OPEN IT
It has been said, “In essential matters, unity; in non-essential matters, liberty;
in all matters, charity.” Discuss what things might fall into each category.
Explore It
1. Why is unity important? Eph. 4:14-15; Rom. 15:5-6; 1 Pet. 4:11
2. How is unity obtained? Eph. 4:1-3, 13-16; Phil. 2:1-5; James 3:15-17
3. How should we handle it when we just simply cannot agree, recognizing there may be
a difference when speaking of the world and the church?
Gen. 13:8-9; 2 Cor. 6:14-17; Rom. 14:1, 19
APPLY IT
What matters of unity do you struggle with the most? What practical steps might
help with that?
