1. How Do We Preserve the Unity? Jesus prayed for unity (Jn. 17:20-23) Church established as unified body (Eph. 4:4-6) Christians are to preserve the unity (Eph. 4:3)

2. How Do We Preserve the Unity? Walk in a manner worthy of our calling (Eph. 4:1-3)  humility  gentleness  tolerance (forbearance) in love  diligence  peace

3. How Do We Preserve the Unity? Walk in a manner worthy of our calling (Eph. 4:1-3) Unified in spirit and mind  Phil. 1:27-28 unified, strong  Phil. 2:1-5 not selfish or conceited, but humble  Phil. 2:12-13 obey, working out salvation  Phil. 2:14-16 holding fast word of life, saved

4. How Do We Preserve the Unity? Walk in a manner worthy of our calling (Eph. 4:1-3) Unified in spirit and mind Everyone working together  Eph. 4:11-13 purpose, elders, teaching  Eph. 4:15-16 building up, growth of the body

5. How Do We Preserve the Unity? Walk in a manner worthy of our calling (Eph. 4:1-3) Unified in spirit and mind Everyone working together Everyone treating each other properly  Eph. 4:25, 29, 31 speech  Eph. 4:26-27, 31 quickly resolve issues  Eph. 4:28 sharing with those in need  Eph. 4:32 kind, tender-hearted, forgiving

6. How Do We Preserve the Unity? Walk in a manner worthy of our calling (Eph. 4:1-3) Unified in spirit and mind Everyone working together Everyone treating each other properly Things that destroy unity  1 Cor. 5:6 sin (complaining, grumbling, gossiping, backbiting)  Jude 1:19 false teaching  Rom. 14 pushing personal beliefs (opinions)  1 Cor. 1; 11 cliques