Introduction–In the image of God, we were created to live in unity and harmony with each other and God. If the image of God has been restored in us then why is unity and harmony so hard to find? John 17:20-23 • The unity of the should be the unity we have in the . • Our unity shows the world that Jesus is real, that He is of God. • Our at missions is connected to our unity as a church. Ephesians 4:1 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 1. The of Unity • We already have unity but it is something that must be . • Our unity is of the . 2. The of Unity • The problem is our that wars against the Spirit in us (Gal 5:16-18). 3. The of Unity or humble not pretentious or proud. not harsh or cruel or domineering. not impatient or short tempered. Bearing not one another. 4. The for Unity Philippians 2:1 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. 5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.