Brothers live in unity.

“How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!”…Psalm 133:1

We cannot say too much, it was well if enough could be said, to persuade people to live together in peace. It is good for us, for our honor and comfort; and brings constant delight to those who live in unity. The pleasantness of this is likened to the holy anointing oil. This is the fruit of the Spirit, the proof of our union with Christ, and adorns his gospel.

It is profitable as well as pleasing; it brings blessings numerous as the drops of dew. It cools the scorching heat of men's passions, as the dews cool the air and refresh the earth. It moistens the heart, and makes it fit to receive the good seed of the word, and to make it fruitful. See the proof of the Excellency of brotherly love: where brethren dwell together in unity, the Lord commands the blessing.

God commands the blessing; man can but beg a blessing. Believers that live in love and peace shall have the God of love and peace with them now, and they shall shortly be with him forever, in the world of endless love and peace. May all who love the Lord forbear and forgive one another, as God, for Christ's sake, hath forgiven them.

Matter of the Heart

 “Create in me a clean heart, O God.”  Psalm 51:10 TLB

Ever blamed your plight on Washington? (If they’d lower the tax rates, my business would work.) Inculpated your family for your failure? (Mom always liked my sister more.) . . .

Consider the prayer of David: “Create in me a new heart, O God . . .”

Real change is an inside job. You might alter things a day or two with money and systems, but the heart of the matter is and always will be the matter of the heart.

Matter of the Heart