Unity of the Spirit
Scripture
Ephesians 4:1-3
1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
2 with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
3 endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
1 Corinthians 12:13
13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
2 with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
3 endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
1 Corinthians 12:13
13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
Unity of the Spirit
Paul urges the church to “keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace,” In other words it's our responsibility is to maintain it.
Through one Spirit, we are baptized into one body. This spiritual reality transcends culture, background, personality, and preference. The Spirit unites us at a level much deeper than surface differences. Yet unity must be protected, because peace is fragile.
Disunity often arises not from major doctrinal disagreements, but rather from everyday relational breakdowns—sarcasm, harsh words, assumptions, impatience, or unresolved conflict. Peace is the environment in which unity thrives, and peace requires intentional effort.
Maintaining unity means walking in humility, gentleness, and patience. These qualities are not signs of weakness; on the contrary they are evidence of spiritual maturity. When believers submit to the Spirit’s leading, unity becomes a natural overflow.
Today, reflect on your relationships within the church. Are you quick to defend yourself or quick to pursue peace? Are you attentive to the Spirit’s prompting when tension arises?
Ask Jesus to guide your interactions and soften your heart. Unity is preserved when believers cooperate with the Spirit’s work rather than resist it. Trust that God is actively binding His people together in love.
Through one Spirit, we are baptized into one body. This spiritual reality transcends culture, background, personality, and preference. The Spirit unites us at a level much deeper than surface differences. Yet unity must be protected, because peace is fragile.
Disunity often arises not from major doctrinal disagreements, but rather from everyday relational breakdowns—sarcasm, harsh words, assumptions, impatience, or unresolved conflict. Peace is the environment in which unity thrives, and peace requires intentional effort.
Maintaining unity means walking in humility, gentleness, and patience. These qualities are not signs of weakness; on the contrary they are evidence of spiritual maturity. When believers submit to the Spirit’s leading, unity becomes a natural overflow.
Today, reflect on your relationships within the church. Are you quick to defend yourself or quick to pursue peace? Are you attentive to the Spirit’s prompting when tension arises?
Ask Jesus to guide your interactions and soften your heart. Unity is preserved when believers cooperate with the Spirit’s work rather than resist it. Trust that God is actively binding His people together in love.
2 Comments
This is good!
What an encouragement to answer Jesus' last prayer!