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episode 26: 3 key reasons Christian leaders seek unity, with Charlie Grimes
I Corinthians 1:10 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.
Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
- It’s probably the most powerful statement about who we are as Christ followers.
It is the living testimony that the Holy Spirit is present, and active.
John McCain and John Kerry
Ronald Regan and Tip O’neal
Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia
John 13:35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
- God created diversity-- so that we would purposely see things differently. Don’t dread it, celebrate it, and take advantage of it.
Ephesians 4:11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
Abraham Lincoln, upon winning his first term as President in a tremendously heated and close election, immediately appointed several of his parties political rivals to key and close cabinet positions. He called it a “Team of Rivals, with malice toward none”. Having as many perspectives as possible could be the best course of action in solving the most difficult problems. It may take patience, grace and determination-- but I would rather have those solutions in the long run anyway.
- Christ himself died to produce unity-- 1st between God and Men-- but also between people.
His death, and love for us-- transcends any difference we might have--
Ephesians 2:14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility,
-If we truly have wrestled with this truth-- we can see our differences more clearly and without personal pride. We are all sinners, saved by grace.
All in all-- the vision is to come to the table, with the right perspective, roll up your sleeves and patiently and diligently get to work!
Psalms 133:1 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
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