Like Minded

When a church keeps the main thing the main thing there will be like minded-ness! When Jesus is the center of everything and becomes the life giving force for the church, the people -- God's children will begin to focus in that direction -- HIS direction.

There are so many different kinds of people in the church. This diversity is one of the most beautiful things about the body of Christ. It takes all of us....our gifts and talents.

There are so many different opinions in the church. Opinions are good. Those different kinds of people will approach ministry from different directions. I will offer a different perspective than someone else. It's good.

How in the world can all of us become like-minded?

The Bible says that we have the "mind of Christ." (Philippians 2:5)

Like mindedness is a gift from God. We can all have it if we pray for it. Paul prayed this prayer in Romans 15:5:

Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus. (Romans 15:5)

We are members of the body of Christ. Christ is the head of the church. We have the mind of Christ. May we seek HIM first with all of our hearts.