There are a lot of things that bind people together… family, common interests, hobbies, politics and politicians (both liked and disliked), sports teams, neighborhoods, even religious beliefs and groups… and the list could go on…
In a context, however, that deals with disunity and personality cults that divided Christians, Apostle Paul argues for “the message of the cross” being the focus, the unifying truth, the principal thing that binds God’s people together!
“For the word of the cross [i.e. the message of the Gospel] is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are saved it is the power of God!” (1 Corinthians 1:18 ESV)
It may seem to be foolish to some who have not experienced its power – but for those who have embraced it in faith, it is the powerful life-transforming message of God!
We need to determine to keep it central and prioritized among us – it is that which ought to bind us together!!!
Coffee With The Lord 