Be United In The Same Mind And Same Line of Thought

[Bible Speaks]

Preserve the Positive Spirit of the Congregation  

10 "Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought."

Each congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses today shows a certain spirit, or general attitude. Some congregations are known for being kind and loving. Others show great zeal in supporting the preaching work and the full-time ministry. When all of us work hard to have a good attitude, we help the congregation to remain united and to keep its good spirit. 

But when individuals have a bad attitude, this may influence those in the congregation to do less in God’s service, lose zeal for the ministry, and even tolerate serious sin. (1 Corinthians 5:1; Revelation 3:15, 16) 

What spirit does your congregation show? How can you help to encourage a good spirit in the congregation?

ENCOURAGE A GOOD SPIRIT IN THE CONGREGATION

When we are hospitable to our brothers and sisters, we also encourage love in the congregation. In the final chapter of his letter to the Hebrews, Paul wrote: “Let your brotherly love continue. Do not forget hospitality.” (Hebrews 13:1, 2) 

Friendship and confidentiality also strengthen the love among our brothers and sisters

BE ENTHUSIASTIC IN THE MINISTRY

If we want the congregation to have a good spirit, we should have zeal, or enthusiasm, for the field service.

DO NOT COMPLAIN OR HIDE SERIOUS SIN

ENCOURAGE “THE ONENESS OF THE SPIRIT”

When we obey the instruction that Jehovah’s organization gives us from the Bible and follow the direction of the elders, we show that we are “earnestly endeavoring to observe the oneness of the spirit in the uniting bond of peace.”—Ephesians 4:3.

SOME EXPRESSIONS EXPLAINED
• Spirit of the congregation: attitude of the congregation

• Oneness of the spirit: unity

• Zeal for the ministry: enthusiasm   for field service

• Murmuring: to make a habit of complaining

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