· How good and how pleasant it is for brethren
to dwell together in unity - Psalm 133:1.
· Stand fast in one Spirit, with one mind
striving together for the faith of the Gospel - Philippians 1:27.
· Having the same love, being of one accord -
Philippians 2:2.
· All speak the same thing, have no divisions
among you; and be perfectly joined together in the same mind and same judgment
- 1 Corinthians 1:10.
· Be of the same mind in the Lord - Philippians
4:2.
· Be of the same mind one toward another -
Romans 12:16.
· We desire that every one of you do show the
same diligence - Hebrews 6:11.
· There should be no division in the body, but
that the members should have the same care one for another - 1 Corinthians
12:25.
· Endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in
the bond of peace - Ephesians 4:3.
· That they may be one, as We are - John 17:11;
22.
· Love one another as I have loved you - John
13:34.
· Love one another as He commanded us - 1 John
3:23.
· Make every effort to keep the unity of the
Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you
were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism;
one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all -
Ephesians 4:3-6.
· As we have opportunity, let us do good to all
people, especially to those who are of the household of faith - Galatians 6:10.
Everyone must
accept the responsibility to take care of their own health. To take care is to be careful, cautious,
responsible, efficient, watchful, attentive, alert and diligent. Many people like to place the responsibility
for their health on someone else. Responsibility is defined as having important duties to fulfill,
accepting accountability to fulfill obligations, subject to an authority which
may administer retribution in the event of failure, neglect or error. No one enjoys sickness, therefore each of us
must use caution and accept the responsibility for our health. Sickness is hazardous to your health. A hazard is a source of danger or harm and
sickness can often be a life-threatening hazard. If while driving a car you see a road sign
informing you of hazards ahead you proceed with caution or take another
route. Likewise, you should avoid health
hazards and maybe look at taking another route. Some people want their doctor, pastor, family or friend to take the
responsibility for their health. God
says you are responsible for your body. “That every one of you should know how to possess
his vessel in sanctification and honor.
So then every one of us will give an account of them self to God” 1TH 4:4;
ROM 14:12. You do not own yourself, God
does. “Know that you are not your own? for you are bought with a price”
1CO 6:19-20. You do not own your body, God does. “For all things were created by Him and for
Him, and He is before all things, and by Him all things consist” COL 1:16-17. You were created by God and for God. You were created for the sole purpose of
glorifying God and giving Him pleasure. “You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for
You have created all things, and for Your pleasure they are and were
created. For it is God who works in
you both to will and to do of His good pleasure. Therefore glorify God in your body, and in
your spirit, which are God's” REV
4:11; PHI 2:13;
1CO 6:20. One of the ways you can display your love for
God is by taking good care of your body.
