endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:3

 

I recently read a news article that one of my favorite music duals is no longer performing together as differing political views divided them. I thought to myself, what a waste of wonderful music talent as a group. They really had it together and produced some awesome music.

 

Unfortunately, in today’s world, this seems to be the norm. Differing views separate office staff, music groups, family members, maybe even those in your own household. All those years of working together to build a productive workforce, music entertainment and families, gone to the wayside and are no longer. How can we bring back unity?

 

Walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:1-2

 

The above passage explains what’s necessary to maintain unity.

 

Lowliness and gentleness equate to “humbleness”; putting aside your pride and thoughts that your way is the only way moving forward. Discussions over differing views should never be done in anger, but with gentleness. Words can never be taken back, so be cautious in how you speak.

 

Longsuffering; it takes work to keep relationships together. Not everyone will agree on the same things and others might offend you, but never give up on the bond you developed.

 

Bearing with one another in love; the one true ingredient to unity is love. “And above all things have fervent love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 Unity will never survive without love. It might be hard to love those who think opposite of you, but God calls His children to love, as He is love, and those outside the faith need to see that love if unity will ever continue. God bless!