Drawe one waye. Pull in the same direction. Be likeminded. These are all ways to think about Philippians 2:2.
We want to finish this focus before frustration sets up, but here are a few final thoughts for this round of reminders.
Melody and harmony. We need the sopranos to kick butt and hit the high notes, we don’t need everyone to sing soprano. We don’t even need everyone to hit their harmony pitch precisely; get close. In other words, there’s some variety and even misses that won’t mess us up. But we do have to follow the lyrics, keep the same tempo, and be on the same page.
Seeds of discord. Proverbs 6 says a vile man “spreads contentions” (verse 14, LSB). A few verses later it lists six things that the Lord hates, even seven that are an abomination to Him. The last one is “one who spreads strife among brothers” (verse 19, LSB). Or another translation, “one who sows discord” (ESV). These seeds will take root. Be careful what you sow.
Trinitarian unity. Jesus prayed that His disciples would be one, even as He and His Father are one (John 17:22). This is not only part of our joy, it’s part of the way the world knows we’re loved by the Father (John 17:23).
As we have the mind of Christ and don’t grumble or dispute with each other, we shine as lights in a crooked and twisted generation (Philippians 2:14-15).
Let us drawe one waye.