MARCH 8, Philippians 2:1-2

“United we stand!” This is a common saying. Whenever there is a common goal, people would naturally unite to achieve it. What about unity in a Christian church? Is there a common goal? Paul was concerned with the disunity in the church of Philippi. He must have heard of some bickering, criticism and emotional tension in the church. He knew that divisions in the church would hinder the work of God.

Saddened by the lack of unity, he appealed to the Philippians to unite in the Spirit of Christ. Christian fellowship must be built on the foundation of the love of Christ. Otherwise, it would be meaningless. Christians must be of the same mind as they gather to worship and serve the one true and living God. This is the common goal.

You may not see the arguments among adults in your church. But surely from time to time, you must have witnessed quarrels between parents, sisters and brothers or friends and classmates at school. It can be upsetting, right? Sometimes, the tension can be unbearable too. Similarly, within the church family, there will be occasions of disagreement and arguments. But, as in a family, there must also be the spirit of forgiveness and understanding.

Are you doing your part to keep the harmony in your church?
Are you a helpful person or are you someone who sulks and complains?

Fill in the blanks to find out how we can help:

We must
1. en __ __ __ __ __ ge each other in l __ __ __ ;

2. be k __ __ __ and ten __ __ __ -he __ __ __ ed
towards one another;

3. be for __ __ __ __ __ g, pa __ __ __ __ t and gen __ __ __;

4. be full of c __ __ pa __ __ ion

5. est __ __ m others better than ourselves.

Thought: When you are born of God, you are born to love.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to love and care for others so that our church can be in unity. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.