ATTITUDES FOR GODLY DEVELOPMENT: “UNITY”

• Joshua 1.8 Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. 
• Ezra 7:10 This was because Ezra had determined to study and obey the Law of the Lord and to teach those decrees and regulations to the people of Israel.
• One benefit of understanding God’s Word is learning how to well to others.
• Unity is never accidental and can be more to achieve than disunity.
• Disunity is never accidental and is naturally to attain than unity.
• Genesis 3:9 “Where are you?”
• Genesis 3.10-13 He replied, “I heard you walking in the garden, so I hid. I was afraid because I was naked.” 11“Who told you that you were naked?” the Lord God asked. “Have you eaten from the tree whose fruit I commanded you not to eat?” 12 The man replied, “It was the woman you gave me who gave me the fruit, and I ate it.” 13 Then the Lord God asked the woman, “What have you done?”
• What God works to unite satan works to .

A united church is a force for righteousness. A divided church is a force for sinfulness.

• Cielo Vista Church Value #4 – Unity in diversity.
• We find unity in diversity. is our focus.
• Ephesians 4:1-2 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. 2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.

1. The honor of God’s calling on our lives (v.1).
2. The Christ-like spirit (v.2).

• Humble – Is Jesus humble?
  Isaiah 53:2 “…There was nothing beautiful or majestic about his appearance, nothing to attract us to him.”   
• Gentle – Is Jesus humble?
  Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth.
• Patient – Is Jesus patient?
  Isaiah 53:8 Unjustly condemned, he was led away. No one cared that he died without descendants, that his life was cut short in midstream. But he was struck down for the rebellion of my people.
• Colossians 3:13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
• Love—Is Jesus love? Agape = love. Deep love.
• The same word ‘love’ in Ephesians 4 is the same in: John 13:35, John 15:13, Romans 5:8
• 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 10 I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose. 11 For some members of Chloe’s household have told me about your quarrels, my dear brothers and sisters. 12 Some of you are saying, “I am a follower of Paul.” Others are saying, “I follow Apollos,” or “I follow Peter,” or “I follow only Christ.” 13 Has Christ been divided into factions? Was I, Paul, crucified for you? Were any of you baptized in the name of Paul? Of course not! 14 I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15 for now no one can say they were baptized in my name. 16 (Oh yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas, but I don’t remember baptizing anyone else.) 17 For Christ didn’t send me to baptize, but to preach the Good News—and not with clever speech, for fear that the cross of Christ would lose its power.

1. Satan’s best work is everyone and everything God wants to unite.
2. Unity morale; disunity demoralizes. Unity encourages; disunity discourages.
3. Unity the church; disunity weakens it.
4. Unity is ; disunity is cheap and driven by ego. (Edging God Out).
5. Unity God; disunity dishonors His Name.
6. The always matters more than the issue. Failing to resolve issues can lead to regret. Solving issues ultimately shows grace and maturity.

Lord Jesus, I admit that I am a sinner. I know that the penalty of my sin is physical, spiritual, and eternal death. I acknowledge that I can’t do anything about my situation. But I know that You came to pay the penalty for my sin. I trust in You alone as the One who died in my place. I repent of my sin and trust in You alone as the only One who can place me in an eternal relationship with the living God. I desire to be Your child. I desire to live as Your child. In Your name. Amen.

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