It’s interesting to note that the early Christian Church strove for unity. It seems that the early church leaders realized that dissent and inharmony, more than anything else, could undermine the spread of genuine Christianity. Paul lists “strife” as one of the “works of the flesh” (see Galatians 5:19–21) and continually encourages unity and harmony among the early followers of Jesus. Similarly, Mary Baker Eddy emphasizes the need for unity in church throughout her writings.
Today, as in earlier times, a sense of willfulness keeps thought more focused on personal views than on the goal of living the two great commandments (see Mark 12:29–31). But praying to know and express the love and intelligence of divine Love, God, moves thought beyond self and opens the door to unity and harmony.
Praying to know the love and intelligence of God opens the door to unity and harmony.
