Truth and Unity (Bite-Sized)

The Dichotomy of Truth and Unity: an interesting way of posing the question. Cole NeSmith’s article is interesting and definitely thought provoking, especially for those of us who are Protestant. It’s tough to wrap your mind around the fact that there are literally thousands of different denominations and yet, we’re all supposed to be one united Church and Body of Christ. Where do we draw the line of balance between truth and unity? I would say there is no balance. Like the Word, when he became flesh and dwelt among us, was full of both grace and truth, we should pursue both of these with equal vigor, as opposed to compromising one at the expense of the other. We must worship God in Spirit and in truth and we must also seek to be “of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, and intent on one purpose.” (Philippians 2:2) The only way to do that is to love one another in the way that Paul outlines love in 1 Corinthians 13, which is, quite clearly, not a feeling. It is a continuous act looking towards a specific end: namely sanctification and Christlikeness. Let’s love one another, but never at the expense of truth. Start with your neighbor. Preferably today. And continue to look forward to the day that Christ will gather us all together.