1. God's Jealousy for Unity: Week Three Pastor Jerry Tallo Sunday, October 6 th 2013

2. * God takes it personally when His Church is not in unity, because it is the only living reflection of Him on earth * Unity is the greatest proof that we are believers Review of Week One

3. * There are two main causes of disunity: 1. The "Flesh", where divisions are caused 2. The "Tongue", the 'trigger' to division Review of Week Two

4. Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. James 3:13-18 (NIV)

5. Q: What is Unity? A: A whole group combining all its parts into one Unity

6. Q: What is 'Pure' wisdom? A: Me reflecting God's image to others in thought and deed First Antidote: “Pure”

7. Q: What is 'Peace Loving' wisdom? A: An attitude that seeks peace, & refuses to complain or find fault Second Antidote: “Peace Loving”

8. Q: What is 'Considerate' wisdom? A: Being thoughtful and respectful of other people's feelings Third Antidote: “Considerate”

9. Q: What is 'Submissive' wisdom? A: Willing to listen to and submit to others, with an open mind Fourth Antidote: “Submissive”

10. Q: What is 'Merciful' wisdom? A: Showing charity and fervent love in large amounts Fifth Antidote: “Mercy”

11. Q: What is 'Impartial and Sincere' wisdom? A: Fair and unbiased without my own agenda or slanted attitude Sixth Antidote: “Impartial and Sincere”

12. Q: What does this look like? A: A safe, healthy environment where people are free to make mistakes, grow from them, and then help others do the same. A place where 'one another' love is obvious, and God's favor keeps falling on all those who worship together and word on being united. The 'Harvest of Righteousness'

13. Q: What is 'Impartial and Sincere' wisdom? A: Fair and unbiased without my own agenda or slanted attitude Sixth Antidote: “Impartial and Sincere”

14. Q: What is Unity? A: A whole group combining all its parts into one Unity

15. God's Jealousy for Unity: Week Three Pastor Jerry Tallo Sunday, October 6 th 2013