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NASB | 1 Corinthians 1:10 ¶ Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 1:10 ¶ But I urge you, believers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in full agreement in what you say, and that there be no divisions or factions among you, but that you be perfectly united in your way of thinking and in your judgment [about matters of the faith]. |
Subject: May we be in 'perfect harmony ' |
Bible Note: Good Morning to all my brothers and sisters in Christ. As I was driving home from work yesterday, I was thinking about this forum and the contention that I preceived is present here. I recalled how my mother would get upset when my sister and I were in contention and bickered with each other(though we have not bickered in some years now :) ). I wonder if our Father gets upset when there is contention among us. This morning, while getting ready for work, I was watching a bible lesson on tv and the minister quoted I Cor 1:10. I was especially struck by 'you be perfectly united in your common understanding and in your opinions and judgements'. I understand that we all have been taught different things (unfortunately) about the Word of God, but it is my prayer that we 'come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ' Eph 4:13. It is also my prayer that each one of us: 'give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God' I Cor 10:32 'give no offence in any thing' II Cor 6:3 'be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ' Phil 1:10. It is also my prayer that when we have opposing understandings of a biblical matter, that each of us endeavor to understand where the other person is coming from, then, with a sincere heart, go Papa in prayer and ask that our eyes of understanding be opened (even if we believe our eyes are already open) that we may 'be perfectly united in our common understanding and in our opinions and judgments'. Now... :) Am I saying we should not address posts that go contrary to what we believe? No, I'm not saying that. The scriptures say: 'Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine 2 Tim 4:2 'These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee' Titus 2:15 (I find it interesting that the above 2 scriptures, while mentioning rebuking also mention exorting) 'This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith' Titus 1:13. And here Paul is talking about the 'many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.' Titus 1:10-11 I would also like to say that I AM NOT accusing anyone of delibrately causing contention, so please do not allow the enemy to give a spirit of offence. My only desire is to exhort. And besides that, maybe my perception is completely wrong. In that case, please disregard this entire post. I will sign off with Titus 1:9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. Abba Father Bless and Keep each one of you... :) Meredith |
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