God speaks today Wednesday | August 16, 2023
And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.
(Genesis 11:6)Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
(1 Corinthians 1:10) The value of the unity of God's people
The concept of "divide and conquer" is harmful, as it can lead to broken families and relationships. As Christians, we are part of the family of God and must work together as one body with Christ as the head. Each member is important and must fulfill their intended function, and leaders should be humble servants. We must stay united and support each other to arrive before God's presence according to His will. The story of Nehemiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem shows the power of a united people.
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If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,
(Philippians 2:1)I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
(Ephesians 4:1)Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
(Philippians 1:27)Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
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