Be of the Same Mind Romans 12:16,16; 15:1-7
Be of the Same Mind Romans 12:16,17 & 15:1-7 Intro: Being united: many members One Body many gifts one Lord. many life circumstances one Hope
Be of the Same Mind Be of the Same Mind Do Not: Be haughty (proud) Be wise in your own eyes Never pay back evil for evil But: associate with the lowly (like Jesus) respect what is right before all men. What follows in our lives Rom 12:18 cf 14:19
Be of the Same Mind In everything therefore treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12
Be of the Same Mind Romans 15:1-7 Context Rm 15:1-3. It’s not about me but its about God and others, with Jesus as the example. Have the mind of Christ. Rm 15:4,5: It is God who grants us to be of the same mind, through perseverance (responsibility) and encouragement (from one another).
Be of the Same Mind Romans 15:1-7 The Goal Glorify God the Father Rm 15:6 The Application Therefore accept One Another just as Christ accepted us to the glory of God. Rm 15:7
Be of the Same Mind Lack of unity: Among the brethren: Matthew 20:20-28 In a church: 1 Cor 3:3 Prayer for unity by Jesus: Jn 17:11; 20-23
Application Be of the Same Mind That we may be one just as God is one—unity in the Triunity of the God-head. Jn 17:11; 20-23 Therefore accept One Another just as Christ accepted us to the glory of God. Rm 15:7 In everything therefore treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12