LIKE-MINDEDNESS

LIKE-MINDEDNESS

To be able to to complete a task with another person or with a team, it is important to be of the same mind.  God is calling you to oneness.  Here are some of the things that it will require:

• Have the same love
• Be of one accord
• Have one mind
• Avoid strife and vainglory
• Esteem others better than yourself
• Don't be selfish, look out also for others
• Let the mind that was in Christ Jesus be in you

Philippians 2: 2-5
Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

The mind of Christ is the missing ingredient in many of the cases when people do not walk in oneness. 

TODAY'S FOCUS: THE POWER OF ONENESS

There is power in oneness.  If you can do much by yourself, just imagine the possibilities for much more with the power of oneness.  A burden or load shared lightens the load. 

Many frictions and unbalances in marriages/relationships occur when individuals do not walk in accordance to the scripture.  

Take a look at the following characteristics:

Wrong motives, not in harmony

Difference of opinion and refuse to give in - want to have own way

Unstable, indecisive or can't make up mind

Quarrelsome, vain, aggressive

Better than others mentality, suspicious, accusing

Selfish, self-centered, arrogant, 

The above definitely does not portray one who has the mind of Christ.  Let's discuss: 

What mind was in Christ Jesus? 
How would you explain the mind of Christ in comparison to the above?
Which area you need correcting or improvement?

Call to Action: 
Reflect on Jesus desire for oneness of His people.  Review scriptures of  the relationship of oneness He had with The Father and the power demonstrated in oneness.  Know that the mind of Christ can be yours for the asking. 

Remember, the mind of Christ must be in you so you can be in one accord and avoid strife.  Oneness give you the ability to share the load.  It gives you the desire to think and look out for others beside yourself.  Oneness allows you to connect in spirit and strengthen each other.  

God Bless you and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel