The Plumbline

Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.  (Edward Everett Hale) Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. (Ephesians 4:2-3 NLT) Unity is something we must strive for - it doesn't come naturally to selfish, self-centered humans. We want what is best for us, but we might pursue it at what bears a significant cost to another. We must lay down our own agenda in order to focus on the agendas of peace and unity. Only then will we actually be able to pursue both! Humility and gentleness are the backbone to unity. We should not raise ourselves up while putting another down. We must focus on what brings good to ALL, not just one. We might encounter individuals in our lifetime that seem to pride themselves on what they can do, have accomplished, or 'know' in th...