ATTITUDES ONE TOWARD ANOTHER. The right attitude is an imperative for the church of the Christ of God, particularly in the end of the age. Too often these very conditions become the hindering factor of the moving of the Spirit in the church. Attitudes must be brought into line with the Bible standard. Col. 3:13 Forbearance, one with another, is an absolute. Revival cannot break out where there are deep rooted differences and feelings among believers. Human personalities are so varied and innumerable that there are bound to be conflicts which create dissension and disagreement. But, a real commitment to Christ, and a change in our spirit by the Spirit of the Lord, will alter our attitude and enable us to follow the pattern established by the Lord Jesus. Receiving the disposition of Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit is the secret of meeting the principle that has been established by the Word of God. Forgiveness is a keyword for the building of Christian character. We are commanded to forgive others with the same measure of forgiveness which was used when Christ forgave us. His forgiveness was full and unconditional. Unforgiveness retained against another person can only embitter our own spirit and attitude, making any attempt of fellowship with such a person most unpleasant.
THE BINDING COMPONENT LEADING TO PERFECTION, IS LOVE. The love of God ruling and reigning in our hearts is the motivation that leads us to the perfection that is in the Lord. Love, provides the means whereby we may overlook and overcome the quirks that irritate us in the personalities of others. These things are presented to us in the Word, that we might make the proper commitment and be able to participate in the blessedness of the work that will be accomplished in His church, in these last days. Col.3:14
THAT THEY MAY BE PERFECT. What a challenge to every Christian. The call of the Word and the Spirit to each and every one of us is to meet the high standards of Christian living that are presented to us by the Lord, in His Word. John 17:23 Love, the love of God is the key to a complete, consummate life in the Lord. That love must reach out in both a vertical and horizontal direction. Our love for the Lord will be no greater than our love for our brother in Christ, and for the lost souls of this world. Perfection can only be achieved by the presence of the Lord dwelling in us. An accomplishment that is assured by the measure of our love for one another. The reward is to be immeasurable, GOD DWELLING IN US. How can one possibly enumerate the possibilities of such a glorious accomplishment. His love and His presence complement one another to create the perfect church filled with and manifesting the fullness of His great and unsurpassable love. 1 Jn. 2:12