Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Romans 12:16 - "Live in harmony with one another. There are six things which the LORD hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that run rapidly to evil, read more. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." Discord The sowing of discord among brethren. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me."Įphesians 4:11-13 - "So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 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."Ĭolossians 3:13-14 - "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. John 17:23 - "I in them and you in me - so that they may be brought to complete unity. Here are nine Bible verses to meditate on as you hope, pray and work for unity during times of division.Įphesians 4:3 - "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."ġ 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." They are also two principles that God wants us to implement in our interactions with each other. Love and unity are two principles that brilliantly complement each other. Regardless of your political or personal situation, we're stronger when we work together. And sometimes we don't even want to work to remove them.ĭoes a divide exist within your family or friendship group? Is there a sharp division among the residents in your community? If you're despairing at the lack of unity among neighbours or nations, then you can draw comfort from God's Word. Sometimes it may seem as though the physical or metaphorical barriers that separate us from one another are impossible to hurdle. And the close results and demographic data of the vote have led many to feel that the country is divided.ĭivision isn't something solely brought about by contentious political decisions it can occur under all types of conditions and in response to extremely personal situations.
Many people on both sides of the EU referendum debate are feeling uncertain about their future, the future of the country and the future of Europe. Romans 12:20 To the contrary, if your enemy is hungry, feed him if he is thirsty, give him something to drink for by so doing you. Proverbs 19:11 Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense. Early Friday morning, Britain woke up to the news that it will leave the European Union. 1 John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
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