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Unity Is Pleasant v. 1 Hebrew for “pleasant” =

agreeable Used re: music Psa 81:2 Used re: honey Prov 16:24 Unity is to be as “harmonious”

as song and as “sweet” as honey

Unity Is Pleasant v. 1 Think of the division David

had known in his lifetime Re: Saul 1 Sam 18:16

David never tried to divide the nation 1 Sam 24:6 26:9

All he ever did was run to protect himself

Unity Is Pleasant v. 1 Think of the division David

had known in his lifetime Re: Absalom 2 Sam 15:1-6

Absalom did try to divide the nation… seize it for himself

His actions were not honorable

Unity Is Pleasant v. 1 When Israel had unity, how

“pleasant” that must have been The Lord does not approve of

anyone who tries to further conflict, strife among His people Prov 6:16-19

We need to develop David’s spirit

Unity Is Precious v. 2 As precious as the oil used to

anoint the high priest A revealed recipe Ex 30:23 When near, one could have

smelled the sweet fragrance of his presence

Not offensive, pungent

Unity Is Precious v. 2 The oil flowed down from Aaron’s

head to the edge of his robes Idea of completeness, all-

consuming Unity is to be this way

Inclusive of everyone…even the lowliest among us 1 Cor 12:20-25

Unity Is Precious v. 2 The oil flowed down from

Aaron’s head to the edge of his robes Unity is to be this way

It shows no respect of persons…willing to embrace everyone Acts10:34-35 1 Cor 1:10-12 Jas 2:1-9

Unity Is Perpetual v. 3 As on-going as the dew of Mt.

Hermon Dew needs 2 things (cool air,

moisture) Moisture Mediterranean Sea Cool air Mt. Hermon

9,200 feet above sea level

Highest mtn. in the area

Top snow covered most of the year

Principle source for Jordan River

Can be seen far away

A little morethan 100

miles

Unity Is Perpetual v. 3 As on-going as the dew of Mt.

Hermon There is always dew near Mt. Hermon Necessary, given the low rainfall If not for dew, vegetation would die In the north, dew is so heavy the

plants are literally drenched each morning

Unity Is Perpetual v. 3 Just as Mt. Hermon’s heavy

dew brings refreshment to plant life, unity will refresh God’s people Just as dew descends from

above, so will the blessings of unity Jas 3:13-18

Conclusion Unity can’t be worked up with

“cheerleader enthusiasm” (shallow)

When conditions are right, it comes It is achieved when something is

present that unites For us, that “something” = TRUTH

Conclusion Religious people who differ

doctrinally have tried to have “unity in diversity”

A failed concept Not what Jesus prayed for Jn

17:14-20 Not what can be “kept” or

“preserved” Eph 4:3

Conclusion Unity only comes with others

who try to do what I do…live righteously before God and obediently to His word

Have we achieved such “unity” at this place?

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