2 Tim 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
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ELEMENTS OF LIKEMINDEDNESS (II)
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
Philippians 2:1-2
Romans 15:5-7
“…being of one accord, of one mind.”
ELEMENTS OF LIKEMINDEDNESS (II)
Besides love, there are two further “ones” that we must strive for in order to achieve likemindedness one with another:
Being of one accord: To be of one accord is literally that we be together as one spirit, with one will and one purpose. It pictures a scene of harmonious unity where all our spirits are knit together, our hearts beating as one. That is the extent of unity that we ought to have, whereby our desires, our wants and wishes for spiritual things are all aligned. We ought all to have the desire for the Gospel work to advance, and for God’s glory and name to be magnified. A person who cares only for his own will and his own selfish wishes will be the cause of disunity in the church. Everyone is going in one direction, and he, being here only to fulfil his own agenda, goes in another direction. This will certainly result in conflict and problems!
Being of one mind: Similar to the term “likeminded,” Paul reiterated the importance of our thinking. The Christian’s mind is one that has to be guided by God’s Word. When our minds are filled with His perfect truths, it will sanctify our thoughts, which in turn will guide our thoughts and actions. This is the renewing of our minds that we must strive for, such that we are no longer conformed to this world, but transformed by God’s Word (Rom 12:2).
As we have all experienced the same common salvation, and being guided by the Holy Spirit and the Word of God, then our minds ought to be in tune with the will of God. Our thoughts, desires, goals and aims are all for the glory of Christ. This becomes the top priority in our hearts and minds! It is no longer what I want and what I think, but it is now what God wants, and what His will is. If we are all able to think that way, it can certainly go a long way towards achieving true unity and true likemindedness.
THOUGHT: We strive for unity, not uniformity.
PRAYER: Lord, may Thou sanctify me through Thy truth, for Thy Word is truth (John 17:17).