I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to come to an agreement in the Lord.
—Philippians 4:2 (GNT)
One of the issues increasingly evident in the body of Christ today is disagreement. The Church appears more divided than ever, largely because believers are struggling to handle differences in opinion, doctrine, and perspective with maturity. Instead of engaging one another in love, many resort to hostility, harsh words, and public disputes.
Sadly, this behavior is no longer limited to a few individuals. It is now common even among key leaders of the faith, and newer believers are quickly adopting the same pattern. As a result, you may find two people attending the same church who neither greet nor speak to each other. Whenever they do interact, it often ends in conflict. This raises an important question: Is this how God intends for us to live? The answer is a resounding no.
Beloved, you must understand that God does not desire division among His people. Division is a tool the devil uses to weaken the Church and render believers ineffective. However, when we discern this tactic early and choose unity, it can dramatically change the spiritual atmosphere. Agreement strengthens the body and preserves the witness of Christ.
This was not a new problem. Even in the days of Paul the Apostle, similar issues arose. He directly addressed two sisters in the Church, saying:
I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to come to an agreement in the Lord.
—Philippians 4:2 (GNT)
Paul understood the danger of unresolved conflict among believers. The enemy employed the same strategy then, just as he does now. Yet we must refuse to yield to it. Differences in opinion, doctrine, or perspective will always exist, but they should never override the love of Christ that binds us together.
Therefore, I admonish you today to learn to agree with other believers. Agreement does not mean uniformity, nor does it imply weakness or compromise of truth. It means choosing love, humility, and unity so that Satan does not gain an advantage over us. Let the love of Christ be our guiding light and the force that holds us together.
Hallelujah!
Today’s Rhema
Learn to agree with other believers, not because you are weak or foolish, but because you understand the love of Christ which keeps us together!
Confession for the Day
Father, I am grateful for reminding me of the need for unity. I choose this day to agree with other believers and to live with them in love, unity, and understanding, in Jesus’ name. Amen!
