1. John 17:20-21 John 13:35

2. “Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you “Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.” 2 Cor. 13:11

3. Progress halted Other sins Gal. 5:15 “But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another” Destroyed

4. Jas.3:14-18 – bitter envying Discouraged members Every Evil Work – Jas.3:16 God Condemns division Pro.6:16-19 1Cor.1:10-11

5. 1.Selfish Ambition – III John 9-10 2.Rule of Opinion 3.Inactivity – Eph.4:16

6. “Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity” Ps. 133:1

7. “Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity” Ps. 133:1

8. Rom. 12:16a “Be of the same mind one toward another.” 1 Cor. 1:10 - Speak same things - No divisions

9. 1.Each Christian pursues peace Eph.4:3 “Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” Endeavoring = “being eager” WEB

10. 2.Each Christian works together Waves in the baptistry Phil. 2:3-4

11. 3.Bible is our Guide 1Jn.1:7 - Walk in light Jas. 3:17-18 Numbers 6:24-26 Gal. 5:19-23

12. 4.Attitude of Self Denial Eph.4:31-32 Rom.12:10

13. God wants the church to be at Peace – 2 Cor.13:11 When peace is absent... Jesus came to bring peace!

14. By Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ Evans, Georgia Sunday Evening – 20 June 2004