I just want to throw down a quick thought for the day.

Unity is NOT built on agreement.

It’s natural to come to the conclusion that if we gather with people of the same mind, there will be unity. But that is more like conformity, and honestly, it’s not healthy.

Paul tells us in Colossians, we can choose unity, and it’s all about what we’re wearing.

So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. – Colossians 3:12-14 NASB

Let me give you that list of clothing again.

• A heart of compassion
• Kindness
• Humility
• Gentleness
• Patience
• Bearing with one another
• Forgiving each other

And–beyond all these things (does this mean as an overcoat, or as underwear–I’m not sure how this should work in the analogy–anyway)–most importantly…

• Love

Yep–unity comes from putting others first and turning your love on. We don’t have to agree. We don’t have to be the same. We just have to love.

Give it a whirl.

Thanks

Ben