“That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.” — John 17:21–23
“The instruction given me by One of authority is that we are to learn to answer the prayer recorded in the seventeenth chapter of John. We are to make this prayer our first study. Every gospel minister, every medical missionary, is to learn the science of this prayer. … Those who fail to learn the lessons contained in this prayer are in danger of making one-sided developments, which no future training will ever fully correct.” — Testimonies, Vol. 8, p. 239.2
“Then comes the wonderful prayer recorded in the seventeenth of John—a prayer that means much more to us than we realize. Let us receive it unto the treasure-house of the soul, and make it the daily lesson of our lives.” — Manuscript 1, 1903, par. 10
“The unity for which Christ prayed is not to be regarded as a sentiment, but as the purpose of God for us. It is in accordance with the councils held by the Father and the Son that there shall be perfect unity among those who name the name of Christ. This is a holy, sanctified unity, which forbids all alienation and strife.” — Manuscript 182, 1905, par. 22
“Complete union with Christ and with one another is absolutely necessary to the perfection of believers.” — Manuscript 182, 1905, par. 23
“Christian unity is a mighty agency. It tells in a powerful manner that those who possess it are children of God. It has an irresistible influence upon the world.” — Signs of the Times, Feb. 7, 1900, par. 1
“God is the embodiment of benevolence, mercy, and love. Those who are truly connected with him, cannot be at variance with one another. His Spirit ruling in the heart will create harmony, love, and unity. The opposite of this is seen among the children of Satan. It is his work to stir up envy, strife, and jealousy. In the name of my Master, I ask the professed followers of Christ, What fruit do you bear?” — Pamphlet 117, 11.2
“There is not the least need, my brethren, of disunion and variance among us. No such thing should exist among Christians. When you speak, let your words savor of unity and love.” — Letter 21, 1888, par. 3
Prayer for Unity
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the prayer of Jesus in John 17, calling us to be one just as You and the Son are one. Forgive us for the times we have allowed selfishness, pride, or hurt to separate us from one another.
Fill us with Your Spirit, that we may understand and live the science of this prayer. Teach us to speak words that bring harmony, to act in ways that build trust, and to love with the love that comes from You alone.
May our unity be holy, sanctified, and a witness to the world that we are Your children. Remove every trace of alienation, strife, or jealousy from among us, and make us perfect in one—so that the world may believe You have sent Jesus.
Bind us together in love until the day we stand united before Your throne.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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