As we near the end of our series on the marks of a true Christian,

today we're going to explore together what it means to live in harmony with one another.

There's hardly a better feeling than being in harmony with those that are close to you.

We were created for close, thriving relationship with God and others.

And God and his power and love wants to equip us to build and keep harmony, even in the

midst of our brokenness.

May God give us wisdom and empower us to walk the path of humility and love as we seek to live in harmony today.

Welcome to the First 15 podcast.

Our scripture for today is Romans 12 verse 16.

Live in harmony with one another.

Harmony in music is this beautiful, fleeting occurrence that most singers and musicians work their entire lives to continuously experience. It requires diligence, patience, humility, and unity

between people pursuing the same goal of making beautiful music.

And when musical harmony is achieved, it touches not only those singing or playing, but everyone listening as well.

Living in harmony with one another in everyday life isn't too different than musical harmony.

For most of us, it's a target just as elusive and fleeting.

But like musical harmony, it's worth fighting for.

Like musical harmony, it produces joy and life in those who pursue it

and touches those around them.

All throughout the New Testament, we find exhortations to live life in unified,

harmonious community. Scripture is clear that unity in the body is foundational to the Christian life.

So let's look more deeply today at how we can grow in unity and open our hearts to the spirit's work to fill us with

the desire and ability to pursue harmony with one another. Romans 12 16 through 20 says, live in harmony

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