Be of the Same Mind To One Another Romans 12:16

Of the Same Mind Romans 12:16, do not be wise in your own opinion Romans 15:5-6, with this we treat each other with respect and as we differ in matters of liberty

Of the Same Mind 2 Corinthians 13:11, be of one mind, of good comfort Philippians 1:27, worthy conduct, one spirit and one mind

Of the Same Mind Philippians 3:16, (NKJV) walk by the same rule, be of the same mind Philippians 4:2, implore Euodia and Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.

A call for unity Because we seek to understand alike, we are striving for true unity John 17:20-21 1 Corinthians 1:10 Ephesians 4:1-3 Philippians 2:1-2

Being of one mind in: Doctrine See above texts Acts 2:42 1 Corinthians 1:10, 4:17 – speak the same thing (even in every church)

Being of one mind in: Doctrine Philippians 3:16, walk by the same rule 2 John 9-11, Galatians 1:6-9, reject the one who brings something different

Being of one mind in: Purpose Agreement in our reason for being here, what we do and how we do it Philippians 1:27, striving together for the faith of the gospel

Being of one mind in: Goals The aim or our efforts, our ultimate target Philippians 3:12-14, press on & toward the goal 2 Corinthians 4:18, we look to the things not seen

Being of one mind in: Our Goals To spend eternity together in heaven To grow closer to one another To bring glory to God – 1 Peter 4:11, 1 Corinthians 10:31 To take as many with us as we can to heaven

Being of one mind means: We do not show respect of persons Acts 10:34, Romans 2:11, God doesn’t! Prejudice condemned – James 2:1-4, 8-9 Galatians 3:27-28

Being of one mind means: We set our minds on things above Colossians 3:1-2, we seek it, find it (Matt. 7:7-8) and set (make up) our mind to obtain it! God’s word becomes our only standard – 2 Peter 1:3, 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Being of one mind means: We set our minds on things above Colossians 3:1-2, we seek it, find it (Matt. 7:7-8) and set (make up) our mind to obtain it! God’s word becomes our only standard – 2 Peter 1:3, 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Being of one mind means: We seek to imitate Christ 1 Corinthians 11:1 Philippians 2:5-8, we seek to emulate the mind of Christ (in obedience, etc.)

Being of one mind means: We seek to imitate Christ Did Jesus intend to divide? (cf. Matt. 10:34). His desire was, and still is, unity – John 17:20-21, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, John 3:17 But man is not willing to receive it – John 1:9-11, 3:19-21

Being of one mind means: We seek to imitate Christ 1 Peter 4:1-2, arm yourself with the same mind

Being of one mind means: We look out for the interest of others Philippians 2:3-4, it is not about you! Cf. 1 Corinthians 8:9-11

Being of one mind means: We are careful of our judgments of one another Matthew 7:1-5, consistency, with pure motives, w/o prejudice, etc. Do we give the benefit of the doubt? Respect liberties?

Being of one mind means: With one mouth and mind we glorify God Romans 15:6, our unity brings Him glory! E.g. In worship, we together glorify Him (Colossians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17)

Being of one mind means: We will grow as the body of Christ Ephesians 4:16, as every part does its share, the body will grow for the edifying of itself in love.

Am I striving to be of the same mind with my brethren?