Of the Same Mind

Romans 12:16Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.

Romans 12:16 (ESV)Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.

Webster’s Definition of Harmony: the combination of different musical notes played or sung at the same time to produce a pleasing sound

: a pleasing combination or arrangement of different things

Of the Same Mind (Harmony) There has to be a standard to

be followed

John 17:17Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.

Psalm 119:142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Your law is truth.

Psalm 119:151You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are truth.

2Timothy 3:16,1716 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Of the Same Mind (Harmony) There is a standard to be

followed There is a method of dealing

with those out of harmony

Leviticus 19:17,1817 ‘You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.

Leviticus 19:17,1818 You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.

Matthew 18:15-1715 “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother.

Matthew 18:15-1716 But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’

Matthew 18:15-1717 And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector.

Of the Same Mind (Harmony) There is a standard to be

followed There is a method of dealing

with those out of harmony There has to be concern for all

participants

Romans 12:10Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another;

Romans 12:13…distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.

Romans 12:15Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

1Corinthians 12:25,2625 …that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. 26 And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.

Of the Same Mind (Harmony) There is a standard to be

followed There is a method of dealing

with those out of harmony There has to be concern for all

participants

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