Ephesians 4:2-3 (KJV) With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
To walk worthy of our calling by God (verse 1), we must be lowly, meek, patient, loving, and seekers of unity and peace. Our basis of unity with other believers is described in verses 4 to 6 of this chapter of Ephesians. But note that it is these qualities described here in verses 2 and 3 that let us practically enjoy this unity.
Give us a spirit of unity, O Lord, for Christ is not divided. Where true grounds for godly unity exists, let us joyfully embrace it! Let us never fall prey to a party spirit but always rejoice in the common ground that we share with all true Christians. Amen.
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
To walk worthy of our calling by God (verse 1), we must be lowly, meek, patient, loving, and seekers of unity and peace. Our basis of unity with other believers is described in verses 4 to 6 of this chapter of Ephesians. But note that it is these qualities described here in verses 2 and 3 that let us practically enjoy this unity.
Give us a spirit of unity, O Lord, for Christ is not divided. Where true grounds for godly unity exists, let us joyfully embrace it! Let us never fall prey to a party spirit but always rejoice in the common ground that we share with all true Christians. Amen.