Unity of the spirit

Man made unity is temporary

Ephesians 4:1

New American Standard Bible (NASB)

Unity of the Spirit

4 Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called,

Is preserved by:
1. Humility
- prevent us from humiliating someone
Refusal to compete with others in terms of importance.
Not bothered by what others say about you.
Never to be arrogant.

2. Meekness or gentleness
Complete control of your emotions at the right time never at a wrong time.
Subject to provocations but not submit to provocations.
Control of anger.

1 Peter 5

New American Standard Bible (NASB)

Serve God Willingly

5 Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, 2 shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness; 3 nor yet as lording it over [a]those allotted to your charge, but [b]proving to be examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading [c]crown of glory. 5 You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves withhumility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.

6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, 7 casting all youranxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 8 Be of sober spirit,be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 [d]But resist him,firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your [e]brethren who are in the world. 10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. 11 To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen.
12 Through Silvanus, our faithful brother [f](for so I regard him),I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it! 13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, andso does my son, Mark. 14 Greet one another with a kiss of love.
Peace be to you all who are in Christ.

Those who cannot control their emotions are of the enemy.
Never emotionally provoked.

3. Patience
Provoked or irritated by people. Issue of patience.
Never defeated by provocation or challenges.

4. Forbearance
Not collecting when it is already time to collect.
Time to react but wisdom tells you not to react.
Wisdom of delaying.

5. Love
To do the best for the object of your love

6. Bond of peace
Inseparable from one another.
It is necessary but it is jot easy.
Your presence solves prevents conflict, and enjoy life together.