Micah J. Sturm

Unity is a beautiful thing. Chaos can get ugly.

Apparently, the apostle Paul was not in favor of the level of friction that was present in the Corinthian congregation.

“I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.”

1 Corinthians 1:10 ESV

(1) Unity is being completely devoted to the same purpose in harmony.

Self-centeredness is the fuel of discord.

(2) Unity is a heart issue…only the Enthroned Christ can conquer chaos.

Perfect love stifles strife.

(3) Unity is a gift to be received, not a project to complete.

(Paul uses the PASSIVE voice in 1 Corinthians 1:10…”be united”).

We cannot manufacture unity—we must seek it from the Author of Peace.

(4) Unity must be received and maintained moment-by-moment through a miracle of divine grace.

Holiness is the fuel of real unity.

In His prayer for us, Jesus says unity is lovingly evangelistic:

“I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me.”

John 17:23 ESV

Division is Satan’s delight.

The death of divided loves and loyalties that rule our hearts will unleash the unity of the Spirit that heals the broken, revives the Church, and offers peace over chaos.

“God is not a God of confusion but a God of peace. This is the rule for all the meetings of God’s people.”
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭14‬:‭33‬ ‭ERV‬‬

Chaos and unity both begin in the heart—that’s why holiness matters.