We Can Rejoice in the Lord Because We Have the Blessing of Unity

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We Can Rejoice in the Lord Because We Have the
Blessing of Unity

• (Philippians 21-4)

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Reasons to Rejoice

• So far in our series of lessons we have
  discovered that we can rejoice in the Lord
  because
• We are saints (11)
• God continually works in our lives (16)
• We are partakers of grace (17)
• Our love is abounding (19-11)
• God works all things for our good (112-18)
• We have a purpose in life (119-26)
• We have an opportunity to grow in our faith
  (127-30)

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We Have the Blessing of Unity

• The Attitude of Unity What Unity Is
• The Attainment of Unity How Unity Is Fostered
• The Attractiveness of Unity What Unity Does

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Why the Need for Unity?

• We need unity in life because it brings about a
  certain harmony, peace, comfort, and joy to our
  existence.
• Jesus Christ is the One who can bring about unity
  (Galatians 328) despise differences in
• Culture
• Educational Attainment
• Economic Standing
• Political Beliefs
• World Perspectives
• Personal Thoughts
• Personality Traits

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The Attitude of UnityWhat Unity Is

• The attitude of unity is described for us in
  verse (2) of our text.
• Unity involves
• The head (like-minded, one accord, and one mind)-
  (John 1720,21 I Corinthians 110 Acts 114
  246 424 512)
• The heart (same love no partiality)-
  (I Timothy 521 James 21,9 317)

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The Attainment of UnityHow Unity Is Fostered

• Avoid Negative Actions (23)
• No Selfish Ambition (Mark 933-35)
• No Conceit (Romans 123)
• Embrace Positive Actions (23,4)
• Be Humble (I Peter 55,6)
• Consider Others Better than Self
• Look Out for the Interests of Others

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The Attractiveness of UnityWhat Unity Does

• Gives Us Encouragement (Consolation in Christ)
• Brings about Joy (Comfort in Love)
• Produces a Beautiful Communion or Commonality
  (Fellowship of the Spirit)
• Creates a Life Filled with Inward Affection and
  Deep Compassion (Affection and Mercy)