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1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!


The value and merit of continuity within the family of God is David's purpose in this verse. Too often there are people, churches and even denominations who will not fellowship with others because of their different understanding of the Bible regarding topics not associated with the tenets of Christianity. There is no compromise for unity with regards to the tenets of Christianity. Many times we major on the minor non essentials of the Bible and we are splintered off from each other into an ineffective, self righteous mess.

How fitting and right for us, the body of Christ, to be one. God is pleased when His body is together in one accord. Unity is love working itself out when in the middle of difficulties that otherwise tend to separate us. He wants us united in serving Him, in proclaiming His message and reaching the lost. When we all are united working together for the same goal, God is pleased.

I read recently, "There are two ways of being united – one is by being frozen together, and the other is by being melted together.." I really like this analogy. Some people may think that they are frozen together out of duty and obligation. But let us be melted together. As a body of believers let us be united in love, in forgiveness, and in service. God would have no less from us.