Romans 15: A House in Harmony

Matthew 12:25 (NASB)
And knowing their thoughts Jesus said to them, "Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and any city or house divided against itself will not stand."

1 Corinthians 12:19 (NLT2) How strange a body would be if it had only one part!

1 Corinthians 12:12 (NLT2)
The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ.

Romans 15:5-6 (NLT2)
5 May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. 6 Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 15:7 (NLT2)
Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory.

Romans 15:2-4 (NLT2)
2 We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. 3 For even Christ didn’t live to please himself. As the Scriptures say, “The insults of those who insult you, O God, have fallen on me.” 4 Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.

Romans 15:1 (NLT2)
We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not just please ourselves

John 17:21 (NLT2)
I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.