Unity as More than Equals

Unity seems to be a buzzword in many congregations today. It is good that many churches are seeking to bring unity among the body of Christ, however their approaches can be very damaging. The starting point of many congregations is to compare the good things their congregation has to offer with the bad things the other congregations in their areas have to offer. In doing this a barrier is created which will hinder the development of unity. Imagine if congregations began looking to the good things which other congregations had to offer, looking to the good which might develop if weaknesses are cast off and true unity in Christ were embraced. Imagine if we all began looking at others in the body of Christ as better than ourselves, as more than equals.