1. Be of the Same Mind
Romans 12:16,16; 15:1-7

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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).

6. 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

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

8. 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