1. Unity requires that we live in a way that is worthy of our calling (1-6).

• A worthy walk is distinguished by selflessness (1-3).
• Seven doctrinal agreements are the basis of our unity (4-6).
• We are called not to a singular relationship, but to community.

Action: Selflessly participate in our church’s community in a way worthy of your calling.

2. Christ has given each of us a gift from God’s grace for service (7-10).

• Like tailored clothing, Christ has given each of us gifting that fits perfectly (7-8).
• Christ’s incarnation, death, and resurrection give Him authority over all things (9-10).
• Like a victorious warrior, Christ has distributed the spoils of victory to each of us as gifts.

Action: Ask yourself, “Do I know how my giftedness is tailored to me and how I can use it to grow fellow members?”

3. Christ has equipped the church for ministry, to reach unity, and grow into maturity (11-16).

• Gifted leaders have been given to the church to equip members for ministry (11-12a).
• The entire membership has responsibility to build each other up, maintain unity, and lead each other to maturity (12b-13).
• Speaking truth in love is the antidote to false teaching, and propels us to grow more into the image of Christ (14-16).

Action: Commit today to be responsible for the unity of our church, and to invest in each other’s walk to grow in maturity.

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