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Aug 14, 2024 · It is good and pleasant for God’s people to live together in unity because our harmonious and loving interactions please the Lord. Jesus prayed for us to be united as one, just as He and the Father are one (John 17:11, 21–22). If we live in unity, we reflect the integral, triune relationship among God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
- Background of Psalm 133
- New Testament Emphasis on Unity
- Modern Application
- Difference Between Unity and Uniformity
- Why Does This Matter?
Psalm 133 is a short psalm in the category of pilgrim psalms, also known as a song of ascents. Pilgrim psalms were sung when the Jewish people traveled to Jerusalem for the seven festivals God commanded the Israelites to observe (Leviticus 23:4-44). As the Jewish people or “pilgrims” traveled, they would sing the songs of ascents. Many of these psa...
Just as God appreciated unity among His followers in the Old Testament, He also values unity in the church. Since the church is the body of Christ, all its members should strive to live in harmony. As Paul says in Ephesians 4:1-6, As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humb...
Although Christians are not required to travel to Jerusalem for appointed festivals, singing pilgrim songs, they are expected to live in harmony with each other (Romans 12:16). When we live together in unity, we demonstrate oneness in Christ. Unity in the church shows to a watching world that the gospel brings people together and crosses cultural a...
Although unity is vital for the health of the church and its witness, this should not be confused with uniformity. Every person is unique with a special combination of spiritual gifts and personality traits (see 1 Corinthians 12:7). Even though we should all agree on the essential teachings of Christianity, this does not mean everyone should act, l...
Many churches have been torn apart because of internal strife and a lack of unity. Although there are instances of people breaking away from a church because of significant doctrinal disagreements, numerous churches have experienced schisms over petty arguments. Instead of believing that all people in the church must look and act the same, Christia...
Aug 14, 2024 · Unity is also a purpose of God. The Lord purposed “according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ” (Ephesians 1:9–10). Harmony among God’s people is good and pleasing to the Lord.
The goodness of living together in unity is so good, that the psalmist says, “Behold! Look! Marvel at what I am about to describe to you!” A. Living together in unity is both good and pleasant – Acts 2:42-47; James 1:17. First of all, living together in unity is both good and pleasant.
Mar 25, 2022 · King David declares it is GOOD when God’s people live together in unity (Psalm 133:1). We know that God is abundantly good and everything he created is good and reflects in some measure his own glory and goodness. God loves us by willing good to us. He wants us to share in his goodness and steadfast love in all of our relationships.
May 29, 2016 · That's why we are likened to a body - because what gets things done is unity in diversity. 1 Corinthians 12:12 says, "For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ." God stands and affirms the power of unity in getting things done.
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Mar 22, 2024 · In Psalm 133:1, David exclaims, “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” His observation highlights the beauty of unity among God’s people. It compares the goodness of unity to the refreshing and nourishing properties of oil poured over the head or dew upon the mountains .
