Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfil my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord of one mind. Philippians 2:1-2

 

A battle is never fought with only 1 person, it takes more than 1 to build a house, it takes a body of people to govern a country. Then why do we as children of God expect to gain anything from this world by going at it alone? The necessity of being united in mind, spirit and body is key to successfully completing God’s call to reach the world with His eternal hope of salvation.

 

The church needs its members to work together in unison and not bash or tear down others. Judging fellow believers only weakens relationships and separates the strength of its congregation. Don’t be one of those people who allows judgement to rein in your heart. Come together to build each other up, help one another through prayer and action and keep the faith going forward as the church reaches out to a lost and dying world.

 

Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12

 

There is a spiritual battle going on outside the church walls and its members need to gear up as one body to rescue the lost and impact the community in a positive way. It will never happen with members who isolate themselves and take no part in the work of the Lord. Consider your talents and abilities and how they can be applied to the workings of your church and be part of the strand that holds together the church family. God bless!