Many times when Christians assemble together for Bible class, worship, fellowship, or meetings to discuss works of the church, it seems a thread of disharmony is sometimes present. Is the strife due to personality conflicts, a difference in how the work is to be carried out, or does dislike for another brother or sister exist over disagreements outside the church? We all agree the church is made up of a diverse set of people who bring both strengths & weaknesses. Unfortunately, our differences, regardless of what they are, can create barriers to being united in faith, loving one another, and a willingness to share for the common good of Christ. When attempting to look for how God expects Christians to behave & interact on our walk with Christ & fellowship with each other, we can look to the early church for direction.
Acts 2:41-46 says Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart.
Wow! The early church had an all for one, one for all mindset! Each day, they continued their familial relationship in wonderful harmony. Do we always share the attitude of our early kinsmen? Being in the same room may not always mean being on the same page, but we should have the same goal!
