The Christian's Worthy Walk: Corporate Transformation, Part 1

Unity is always the direct product of holiness. As we draw closer to God, our hearts become more unified around the love of Christ and His Word. On the other hand, disunity is always the inevitable result of sin and false doctrine. Disunity breeds conflict, and finite human wisdom will tempt us to cover conflict with a veneer of man-made unity that tolerates sin and silences the bold proclamation of the truth. Knowing our own frailty and the cleverness and tenacity of our enemy, how has Christ provided for the protection and nourishment of our corporate unity? The answer is in the grace He has given to the Church in the form of godly leadership. All born again believers are given gifts meant for the benefit of the Church, but Christ has uniquely gifted some men to teach, shepherd, and lead His people. Men who will declare the truth, live it out, and encourage others to do the same. These faithful leaders are vital to the work of maturing the body of Christ. They rightly divide the truth to produce for God the peaceable fruit of righteousness in His people, and God in turn blesses the Church with a vigorous love for Jesus Christ, and a unity with one another that transcends human wisdom and ability.