A Well Oiled Machine
For eight years along with pastoring I also promoted gospel singing services, not only for my church, but also for other churches as well. I loved being able to meet those groups a couple of hours prior to their start and get to see the members as they interact with each other and see how they really are as individuals, but once they began singing they were all business under the anointing of the Lord, The groups were usually quartets, but also at times trios, of duets came. Although they are individuals, while singing their voices would blend in harmony making one voice. However, if just one person was flat or sharp, instead of making beautiful music, it would create an unpleasant sound.
God created the church to work together and what a “well-oiled machine” the church can be when everyone functions within the body as they should,
However, when people with their own ambitions and desires demonstrate that they want their own way a stark disparity appears. In Galatians 5, Paul pleaded with believers to do away with “discord, jealousy, fits of rage, [and] selfish ambition,” which would destroy fellowship with God or relationships with others. Paul instructed believers in Galatians 5:16-17 "This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would." He went on to encourage us to embrace the fruit of the Spirit: “love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:20, 22–23).
When we live by the Spirit, we’ll find it easier to avoid undesirable conflict on nonessential matters and experience the glorious power of unity with God. We gather to worship God, hear the word of God which provides direction for our lives, and to love one another. Our shared sense of purpose can be greater than our differences. And with God’s help, each of us can grow in grace and harmony as we keep our hearts in tune with Him.
For eight years along with pastoring I also promoted gospel singing services, not only for my church, but also for other churches as well. I loved being able to meet those groups a couple of hours prior to their start and get to see the members as they interact with each other and see how they really are as individuals, but once they began singing they were all business under the anointing of the Lord, The groups were usually quartets, but also at times trios, of duets came. Although they are individuals, while singing their voices would blend in harmony making one voice. However, if just one person was flat or sharp, instead of making beautiful music, it would create an unpleasant sound.
God created the church to work together and what a “well-oiled machine” the church can be when everyone functions within the body as they should,
However, when people with their own ambitions and desires demonstrate that they want their own way a stark disparity appears. In Galatians 5, Paul pleaded with believers to do away with “discord, jealousy, fits of rage, [and] selfish ambition,” which would destroy fellowship with God or relationships with others. Paul instructed believers in Galatians 5:16-17 "This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would." He went on to encourage us to embrace the fruit of the Spirit: “love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:20, 22–23).
When we live by the Spirit, we’ll find it easier to avoid undesirable conflict on nonessential matters and experience the glorious power of unity with God. We gather to worship God, hear the word of God which provides direction for our lives, and to love one another. Our shared sense of purpose can be greater than our differences. And with God’s help, each of us can grow in grace and harmony as we keep our hearts in tune with Him.
A Well Oiled Machine
For eight years along with pastoring I also promoted gospel singing services, not only for my church, but also for other churches as well. I loved being able to meet those groups a couple of hours prior to their start and get to see the members as they interact with each other and see how they really are as individuals, but once they began singing they were all business under the anointing of the Lord, The groups were usually quartets, but also at times trios, of duets came. Although they are individuals, while singing their voices would blend in harmony making one voice. However, if just one person was flat or sharp, instead of making beautiful music, it would create an unpleasant sound.
God created the church to work together and what a “well-oiled machine” the church can be when everyone functions within the body as they should,
However, when people with their own ambitions and desires demonstrate that they want their own way a stark disparity appears. In Galatians 5, Paul pleaded with believers to do away with “discord, jealousy, fits of rage, [and] selfish ambition,” which would destroy fellowship with God or relationships with others. Paul instructed believers in Galatians 5:16-17 "This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would." He went on to encourage us to embrace the fruit of the Spirit: “love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:20, 22–23).
When we live by the Spirit, we’ll find it easier to avoid undesirable conflict on nonessential matters and experience the glorious power of unity with God. We gather to worship God, hear the word of God which provides direction for our lives, and to love one another. Our shared sense of purpose can be greater than our differences. And with God’s help, each of us can grow in grace and harmony as we keep our hearts in tune with Him.
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