No Option To Christian Unity
Monday, April 15, 2024Key Verse
“Endeavouring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4: 3).
Text — Ephesians 4:1-7
Message
The Holy Spirit binds believers together. There can be no unity in a Church or fellowship where carnality manifests. Such a group becomes weak, achieving little or nothing. Charles G. Finney gives some conditions for Christian unity. He says, “In a word, if Christians expect to unite in prayer and effort so as to prevail with God, they must be agreed in speaking and doing the same things, in walking by the same rule, and maintaining the same principles and in persevering until they obtain the blessing, so as not to hinder or thwart each others efforts.” Paul addressed the issue of division in the Corinthian Church (1 Corinthians 3:1-4). Also the Apostles nipped division in the bud in the Church when there was murmuring due to improper sharing of food.
Beloved, are there some things hindering peace and unity between you and others in the Church, family or school fellowship? This can happen if you are not born again or you have backslidden. If so then pray for salvation or restoration. Let the fruit of the Spirit manifest in you. Pray also for other carnal members.
Quote
The Holy Spirit binds believers together
Challenge
Help to forge peace and unity in the Church and family
Prayer for today
Oh God, help me to be united with the brethren, in Jesus’ name.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
