Previous cf, Pastor Tan shared with us on the topic Unity in Diversity which is taken from the passage Ephesians 4:1-16. He talked about the 3 main points that can be found in the passage - Unity in Spirit, Diversity in Expression, and Community in growth. There will be great strength when we STAY TOGETHER!
1. Unity in Spirit
- We are already one in the body of Christ, and we are asked to keep it that way.
- Deuteronomy 6:4
- We have one hope, one Lord, one faith and one baptism, one God and one Father of all.
- Though we are different (different taste, different likes and dislikes), but in Christ Jesus, we are ONE.
2. Diversity in Expression
- To each, gifts (empowerment, prophecy, etc...) has been given.
- Giftings different, works of service also different.
- Our different has a purpose. To prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up (verse 12).
3. Community in growth
- We are to be growing community (not just number but quality in maturity, disicpline and knowledge of God).
- The word "grow" suggest that we are not there yet.
- We're in the process and Jesus is the transformer!
- Love is essential for those rough edges in our relationship with others.
In conclusion, there are three Cs that we need to do as a student.
Calling (verse 1) - Be obedient.
Character (verse 2) - Be completely HUMBLE
Commitment (verse 3) - Be committed
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