“Fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.” - Philippians 2:2
The strongest possible evidence is given of Christ’s divinity.
“Harmony and union existing among men of varied dispositions is the strongest witness that can be borne that God has sent His Son into the world to save sinners.” Testimonies, Vol. 8, 242.3.
Unity brings true conversions.
“When professing Christians meet the requirements of this prayer of Christ, there will be true, solid conversions. Self will not be magnified; self will not strive for the highest place. At any cost believers will meet the requirement.” Manuscript 9, 1906.17.
Unity brings perfection.
“I have repeated this wonderful statement; for it contains the very evidence that we are to present to the world—the perfection of unity in the followers of Christ. The members of the church of God must reach this perfection. I cannot do more than urge upon them that this perfection is found in unity in Christ.” Manuscript 9, 1906.16.
The full impartation of the Holy Spirit will be given.
“When God’s people place themselves in proper relation to Him and to one another, there will be a full impartation of the Holy Spirit for the harmonious ‘combination of the whole body.’” Signs of the Times, February 7, 1900, par. 5.
Dissension and strife prevent the revealing of the Holy Spirit.
“The Holy Spirit cannot be revealed … while dissension and strife exist.” Letter 98, 1902.
Unity purges the church of discord and contention.
“Christ is leading out a people to stand in perfect unity on the broad platform of eternal truth. ... This refining process is designed to purge the church from the spirit of discord and contention and from all unrighteousness, that they may build up the cause of God and concentrate their energies on the great work before them,—that of saving souls.” Bible Echo, September 1, 1888, par. 1.
Unity is the greatest proof of Christ’s power to take away sin.
“Unity with Christ establishes a bond of unity with one another. This unity is the most convincing proof to the world of the majesty and virtue of Christ and of His power to take away sin.” Manuscript 111, 1903.9.
Unity is the great strength of the church.
“This unity with believers in and through Christ is the great strength of the church!” Sermons and Talks, Vol. 1, 194.3.
Unity brings conviction.
God’s remnant experience the “transformation of character for which Christ so earnestly prayed.” Manuscript 91, 1909, par. 9.
Unity exemplifies the great principle of love.
“When all who love God and keep His commandments work unselfishly, each working to build up not merely that which is under his immediate supervision, ... when they, in harmonious love, in unity of heart and action, interestedly favor others as they themselves have been favored, they will reveal to our world the great principle of the love of Christ.” Letter 110, 1900.
Unity brings great efficiency.
“One who works in harmony with the counsel of God, and in unity with the brethren, will be more efficient to do good, than ten will be who do not realize the necessity of depending upon God, and of acting in harmony with the general plan of the work.” Review and Herald, May 29, 1888, par. 8.
Barriers of selfishness will disappear.
“When God’s chosen people are of one mind, barriers of selfishness will disappear as by magic, and many, many more souls will be converted because of the unity which exists among believers.” Signs of the Times, February 7, 1900, par. 10.
Mountains of difficulty will be reduced to molehills.
“The discordant may be brought into harmony. Unselfishness is to bind God’s people together with firm, tender bonds. There is a vast power in the church when the energies of the members are under the control of the Spirit, gathering good from every source, educating, training, and disciplining self. Thus is presented to God a powerful organization, through which He can work for the conversion of sinners.” Signs of the Times, February 7, 1900, par. 11.
Prayer for Unity
Heavenly Father,
We come before You with humble hearts, longing to fulfill the joy of Christ by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, and of one mind. Forgive us for the times we have allowed pride, self-interest, and discord to take root among us. Teach us to value one another above ourselves and to walk together in the bond of peace.
Lord, pour out Your Spirit upon us in full measure, that our unity may testify to the world of Christ’s power to save. Remove every barrier of selfishness and contention, and bind us together in the unbreakable cords of Your love. Let our harmony bring true conversions, great efficiency in Your work, and the perfection of character You desire for Your people.
May our lives, joined in Christ, become the strongest evidence of His divinity and the greatest proof of His power to take away sin. Use our united witness to draw many to the cross. We ask this in the precious name of Jesus, Amen.
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