Answer: We, as members of the body of Christ, His
church, should have a spirit of unity among ourselves as we follow
Christ Jesus so that with one heart and mouth we may glorify the
God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, (verses 5-6).
MORE INFORMATION AND/OR OTHER SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
"Here's a call to one "mind.'
This isn't an appeal for intellectual agreement. It is
a call to a disposition. It's having the "mind of
Christ.' This same mind is "granted'
(furnished, effected, produced) by God. It is amazing how
Bible writers attribute everything to God that is worth
anything. It is equally amazing how people act as though they
accomplished everything themselves" (The Book of
Romans by Jim McGuiggan).
Romans 12:16: "Live in harmony with
one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with
people of low position. Do not be conceited."
1 Corinthians 1:10: "I appeal to
you, brothers, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of
you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among
you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and
thought."
2 Corinthians 13:11: "Finally,
brothers, good-by. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of
one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with
you."
Ephesians 4:2-6: "Be completely
humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in
love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit
through the bond of peace. There is one body and One
Spirit--just as you were called to one hope when you were
called--One Lord, one faith, one baptism; One God and Father
of all, Who is over all and through all and in all."
Philippians 2:1-2: "If you have any
encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from
His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and
compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having
the same love, being one in spirit and purpose."
Colossians 3:12-14: "Therefore, as
God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with
compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear
with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have
against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And
over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together
in perfect unity."
1 Peter 3:8: "Finally, all of you,
live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers,
be compassionate and humble."
