Introduction: What does it look like when people who know Jesus interact with those who don’t and even with other Christians who might be very different. Last week we saw how we are to use goodness and kindness to deal with our enemies and with those who might persecute us or intend us harm. We now pick up where we left off. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. • In Christ, we are to be one body, in times and . See 1 Cor 12:26 • In this temporal life, whether we abound or lack what others seems to have, God has promised to meet all of our in Christ Jesus. See Phil 4:11-13 16a Be of the same mind toward one another. • Meaning: we are to or be mindful of each other. • Get to know each other to discover why people are the way they are. Learn to appreciate them. What are their strengths and weakness? What in their past has shaped them for better or worse? What motivates them? Why do certain things trigger in them bad responses? What similar passions and desires do you have? 16b Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. • High things are or . • No arrogant, proud person, no matter how talented, will produce harmony and lasting fruit in the church but the simple person with the most basic skills who has a humble servant’s heart in submission to the Lord can do things. 16c Do not be wise in your own opinion. • Could be written: do not become wise in . • The truly wise man realizes that he is not as wise as he might . True wisdom creates . • We are not to become wise by our self but through and His . • Our wisdom must to the word of God. See Col 3:16 and James 3:13-17. • God will never lead you to what we find in His Word.