1 Corinthians 1:10–"I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment."
This is such a nice and comforting verse until we actually have to work for it. It is far easier to be unified when everyone is in agreement. But it is another thing altogether to be in unity of mind and judgment when you do disagree or when there are differences in opinion. And despite our best efforts and intentions, disagreements do happen and when they do we need to handle them with love, gentleness, and respect.
In no way is this verse asking us not to have conflict (which would be an impossible thing to ask) but this verse is asking us to be joined in mind and united in agreement even amidst the friction. Ultimately, we need to remember throughout this whose name it is that rests upon us and in whose name we are united: our Lord Christ Jesus. Let us always keep this necessary piece before us, remembering that it is in Christ that we are joined in unity.
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