How do we know that Christ's love is essential for church unity?
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Christ's love is essential for church unity, as it constrains believers to live not for themselves but for Him.
The necessity of Christ's love for unity within the church is underscored in the teaching that the love of Christ constrains us to live lives dedicated to Him, not to our own pursuits (2 Corinthians 5:14). When believers are anchored in the love of Christ, they naturally seek the interests of others, fostering a spirit of unity and collaboration. Furthermore, as Paul warns against pride and division (Proverbs 13:10), the church's cohesiveness relies on the heart transformation that Christ's love brings. Without this love, discord and division arise readily, leading congregations away from their collective mission of glorifying God and edifying one another.
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