17:21John 17:21

Christ prayed that all who would ever believe in Him be one in the Father and the Son after the pattern of the Father in Him and Him in the Father.COS 111.1–2+4
That oneness is complete oneness of spirit, mind, judgment, purpose, faith and character in thought, word and action, yet without merging persons or erasing individuality and distinct work.ED 86.1+4
It comes only through sanctification by living obedience to the truth of Scripture under the Holy Spirit, with self surrendered and Christ dwelling within, and as believers draw nearer to Christ they are drawn nearer to one another.GW92 391.1–2+4
It is given so that the world may believe and know that the Father sent Jesus as Redeemer, for the harmony, love and transformed lives of believers are the convincing credentials of His mission.COS 111.1–2+4
That unity is strength that all the powers of hell cannot break, while Satan constantly works to make the prayer of no effect by stirring variance, pride, envy and dissension, which believers must put away by earnest prayer, humility and love.16MR 191.3–4+4

The prayer belongs to the closing hours in the upper chamber after Judas withdrew, offered just before Gethsemane, betrayal, trial, crucifixion and ascension, ending the instruction of John 13-16 given to comfort and prepare the disciples.Lt 126, 1902, par. 1–2+2 It was prayed to the Father just before the crucifixion, and as He went forth to meet the last battle with Satan He poured out the burden of His soul with His eyes lifted to heaven.Ms 166, 1902, par. 16–19+2 It was spoken just before trial as He was about to leave them, full of comfort and love to assure them they would not be left as helpless orphans.12MR 293.1–5+2 With divine authority He thereby gives His elect church into the Father's arms, gathering His flock as a faithful shepherd under the shadow of the Almighty in a strong and sure refuge.12MR 293.1–5+2

The prayer illustrates the intercession He is making and will continue to make to the end of the world for those who believe, as their High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary.Ms 29, 1906, par. 1–4+2 Its concern is spiritual blessing, that followers be kept from sin and remain loyal to God, not that they gain riches or human status, and its answer is assured for those who faithfully do duty.Ms 29, 1906, par. 1–4+2 With wounded hands He intercedes for the redeemed, joining humanity to God, identifying His interests with fallen humanity and seeking the Father's help for them.Lt 31, 1904, par. 3–7+2 He continually works for their unity, and seeking unity in faith and practice is both privilege and duty to be in harmony with heaven.Ms 29, 1906, par. 1–4+2

The verse means exactly what it says and every verse in John 13-17 is to be believed and lived out, studied word by word, prayed over, received into the treasure-house of the soul and made the daily lesson and rule of life.Ms 143, 1903, par. 1–2+2 Its lessons are to be studied and practiced to shape habits and guide life, calling for living faith and balanced development rather than one-sided growth, bringing habits into harmony with the prayer.Ms 143, 1903, par. 1–2+2 It is to be received and acted upon to keep believers from getting above the simplicity of pure Christlikeness, presenting unity as standard for those who enter the heavenly city.RH Oct 1, 1901+2 It reveals covenant privilege and lays solemn individual responsibility on every member of the visible church as a worker in the vineyard to do his utmost to preserve harmony, union and love after the pattern of Father in Son and Son in Father.RH Oct 1, 1901+2 Grounded in Father and Son being one and made possible as Christ dwells within, it is unity of sanctified character and harmonious service, not merely agreement in belief, an essential part of experience and an eternal principle to study and put into practice.RH Oct 1, 1901+2

In taking humanity He came to be one with humanity and at the same time to reveal the Father to sinful beings, He who had been in the presence of the Father from the beginning as the express image of the invisible God being alone able to reveal Deity.Ms 7, 1898, par. 13–16+2 Made in all things like His brethren, becoming flesh even as we are, hungry and thirsty and weary, sustained by food and refreshed by sleep, sharing the lot of men yet remaining the blameless Son of God, a stranger and sojourner in the world but not of it, tempted as men and women are tempted yet living free from sin, tender, compassionate, sympathetic, ever considerate, He represented God's character in constant service for God and man.MH 422.2+2 He came from the Father to cross the gulf sin made between God and man, to place people within mercy and open the way to reach the tree of life and restored communion, bringing human nature into personal relation with His divinity as the center for faith and meeting place where God and humanity unite and commune.Ms 7, 1898, par. 13–16+2 This oneness is redemption's work: He obeyed the commandments and took humanity into Himself so fallen people may share His divine-human life, with the Holy Spirit binding body, soul and spirit to Him like vine and branches so human nature is united with and shaped by His nature unto partaking of the divine nature.ST Jun 24, 1889+2 It is mutual belonging, for people cannot be happy without God and His love cannot be satisfied without them.Ms 7, 1898, par. 13–16+2

Union and love was the burden of His heart, prayed with the agony of the cross before Him out of care not for Himself but for those He would leave to carry His work, because though severe trials awaited them their greatest danger would be a spirit of bitterness and division.ST Jan 7, 1913+2 He foresaw the trials and dangers of His people to the close of time, and is not unmindful of dissensions and divisions that distract and weaken the church, looking upon them with deeper interest and more tender compassion than moves an earthly parent toward a wayward child.ST Jan 7, 1913+2 He bids them learn of Him, trust Him, open hearts to receive His love, with His pledge to be their helper.ST Jan 7, 1913+2 This unity of feeling, thought and action was needed to carry forward their calling as the world's teachers, needed by those widely different in natural characteristics, training and habits of life as seen in the first disciples, which He sought to secure by bringing them into unity with Himself.5T 236.4–237.2+2 Division, prejudice and resistance to the Spirit oppose this unity and grieve Him who died for them.ST Jan 7, 1913+2

The prayer shows the value He places on those purchased by His sacrifice and received by faith, giving courage, increase of faith and trust in God.Ms 38, 1896, par. 6+2 Through His prayer on earth and His intercession in heaven He brings all true followers into close living union and relationship to Himself, so those who receive Him as personal Saviour are formed into sacred union with Him and are one with Him as He is one with God.Ms 38, 1896, par. 6+2 It opens ever more extensive views of privilege, with heights and depths of experience for all who hide the life with Christ in God, calling them to become in every sense laborers together with God and to reach perfect oneness through the perfection in Christ.Lt 11a, 1894, par. 25–28+2 His influence still reaches people through His Word though He is not physically present, enabling them to bear testimony, yet that oneness is not automatic and must be secured by watching unto prayer and constant guard lest it be failed of.RH Nov 4, 1902+2 Unless divine power works with human effort ministry fails, for the work must be built on a divine Christ.RH Nov 4, 1902+2

The prayer was offered not for the first disciples alone but for all who would believe on Christ through their word, their works, their labor, their daily Christian character and their lifting up the cross, in every generation to the close of time.COS 111.1–2+4 That they all may be one together as the Father is in Christ and Christ is in the Father, made one in the Father and the Son, is Christ's specified recompense for His conquests and His glory in His ransomed church.Ms 27a, 1900, par. 19–20+2 Their inward living union in peace, love and unity, answered as God's people cooperate with Him and grow through Christian fellowship into Christlike character, is the credential of His mission to lead the world to believe that the Father sent Him to save sinners.COS 111.1–2+2

Working out salvation in the home places parents and children among those embraced by the prayer.Ms 103, 1893, par. 18–19+2 Unity must be seen in families, churches and schools as evidence to the world, and selfishness, bigotry and the pursuit of personal honor work against that witness.Ms 182, 1905, par. 17–18+2 Obedience at home shapes influence in the church and lets light shine before others, for church members are measured by what they are in the home.RH Jul 21, 1903+1 That oneness means united consecrated effort for one great work, tender respectful regard, righteous principles softening the natural disposition, and together winning sinners to loyalty, so believers on earth are a symbol of the family in heaven.Ms 182, 1905, par. 17–18+1 Its practice must begin in the home where unchristlike action must not drive away the Holy Spirit and where the works of Christ must be done, and in the testing time this instruction proves who is worthy of admittance into God's family.Ms 127, 1901, par. 44–46+1

The prayer embraces all who become laborers together with God in every line, called to a high standard of perfect oneness through the perfection that is in Christ and to great privileges and heights and depths of experience for all who hide the life with Christ in God.Ms 139, 1902, par. 1+2 It includes the blended work of schools established near sanitariums where students gain an education in present truth and learn how to be ministers of healing, and workers in the publishing house in Nashville drawn to one another by the cords of Christ's love with no estrangement and no divided minds and divided interests.Ms 5, 1908, par. 12–13+1 It means ministers in word and doctrine believing and living out every verse of John 13-17 before fellow ministers, needing conversion to understand genuine missionary work by those acquainted with present truth.Ms 139, 1902, par. 1+1 It embraces physicians, ministers and medical missionary workers, and believers of every nationality and language, sharing one judgment, purpose, foundation of truth and spirit while working together for the salvation of others.Lt 162, 1902, par. 9–12+2 Believers may be scattered across the world, yet they are to be closely united in Christ with God's Word as their rule of action, their unselfish love, courtesy and regard bearing witness to the gospel, while strife works against the prayer.Ms 9, 1906, par. 19–20+1

The united church is to act as one living missionary agency under the control of the same Spirit, with chosen servants of contrasting and diverse gifts blending together in harmonious effort, each faithfully filling his appointed place with kindness and love revealed in every word and act.RH Feb 21, 1907+2 Though diverse in mind and ideas like branches in the same vine and parent stock, believers are bound together by the shared work of converting souls to the truth, bearing fruit together as Christ's love and transforming grace overcome barriers and differences.RCOC 125.3+2 When seeking the likeness of Christ and winning souls to righteousness becomes their shared aim, contention ends and they work together in advancing the truth rather than spending time and resources spreading error and opposing one another.RCOC 125.3+1 This unity is answered when workers unite to reach varied minds and bring a decided influence for good in warning the cities, and then the world will know that they are His disciples.RH Feb 21, 1907+1 Christ gives believers power as they advance in the work He appointed for them, bringing His light to all nations, with every addition becoming one more agency for redemption, speaking and working together to convince the world that God sent His Son to save those who receive the words of truth.RCNBP 3.1+1

The call applies as instruction to every church, school, sanitarium, printing establishment and Christian home, telling how to receive His grace, with those who refuse His conditions unworthy to belong to His people when He comes in glory.Lt 288, 1907, par. 9+2 Oneness must be the keynote of every action by those in positions of influence, harmonizing with brethren and refusing any move that creates discord, especially governing relations with those carrying publishing responsibilities, because division is watched critically, vindicates past wrong moves and results in loss of souls.12MR 66.2–3+2 Applied to the two leading papers, they are to remain one without variance, sharing the same spirit, faith, purpose and work of preparing a people to stand in the day of the Lord.Lt 94, 1908, par. 5–7+1 This oneness requires counseling together under God's equal control in every part of the vineyard, with no Jerusalem centers, no kingly power and no tying of the work in different countries by contracts to a central place, but working to build up one another, keeping the same principles in every branch and refusing to treat any branch as vastly more important than the others.Lt 288, 1907, par. 9+1 Close union is necessary to follow the Lord's order on the color question, requiring conversion of both white and colored members, because unconverted, opinionated and quarrelsome traits stir conflict and self-seeking.12MR 66.2–3+1

God wants His people in perfect union to meet the troublous times and severe conflict before them, sanctified through the truth and essential to their strength and safety in the last days.Ms 8, 1867, par. 7+2 Every believer who accepts Christ as personal Saviour and keeps the commandments has duty to answer that prayer made just before His great sacrifice by living under the control of the Holy Spirit and serving Christ, and neglecting it shows disregard for His expressed will.Lt 16j, 1892, par. 2+2 Lack of union and love is seen and marked by unbelievers and brings reproach on the truth, while heeded and carried out oneness lets the world know believers have the truth and compels acknowledgment.Lt 12, 1863, par. 11+1 In the final crisis opposing forces will unite against God's witnesses while the adversary seeks to divide those who uphold the truth, so God's people are to resist division and build up His work with the Bible as guide, not hating one another nor spending more strength fighting one another than in warfare against Satan's forces.Ms 143, 1903, par. 3–5+2 That harmony requires accord with His Word and Sabbath principles rather than political views out of harmony with truth.Lt 12, 1863, par. 11+1

The oneness is being one in the Father and the Son as the Father is in Christ and Christ is in the Father, patterned on and grounded in that shared union with God.COS 111.1–2+2 It was asked not for the first disciples alone but for all who would believe through their word in every generation, and it is joined to love and to being united in the truth, coming through sanctification by obedience to the word under the Holy Spirit rather than by surrendering truth or compromising with the world.COS 111.1–2+3 Followers are to reflect that unity between Father and Son as a convincing public witness that the Father sent Christ to save sinners, and separating because others do not act as one thinks best is contrary to genuine Bible Christianity.AA 24.1+1

It is oneness of spirit, mind, judgment, purpose, faith and character in feeling, thought, word and action, speaking the same things with no divisions.ED 86.1+2 Christ's purpose was for disciples of different characters, training, habits and ways of life to become one in feeling, thought and action by being united with Him as He is united with the Father, so the world would know the Father sent Christ and loved them as He loved Christ.ED 86.1+2 That spiritual unity is shown in shared coordinated lives made possible through sanctification by the truth, with transformed character giving a living representation of truth, and it can be formed only as believers give up their own way for God's way, holding even when scattered, without insisting on their own way or acting from unsanctified dispositions.Lt 52, 1906, par. 22–25+1

The unity does not merge persons or erase distinctness and individuality, for Father and Son remain distinct persons and believers keep their own identity, personality and distinct work.8T 269.3–5+3 Believers are to be one with Christ in the same way Christ is one with the Father, two distinct personages united in purpose, sanctified through the truth, with strength to convince the world and to join Christ's work of saving and restoring to union with God.Ms 58, 1905, par. 14–15+1 That essential oneness leaves personality intact, with diversity within unity like branches of one vine differing yet belonging to the same stock, conformed to the divine image to share Christ's consciousness and feelings while loving and trusting one another in fellowship with God and bearing fruit that glorifies God.MH 422.1+3

It brings together disciples of differing characters, training, temperaments, abilities and kinds of work in harmony, not uniformity, requiring seeking agreement despite differences of thought, opinion or method.ED 86.1+2 It means unity and harmony in faith and purpose with a shared understanding of where the Spirit is working, gathering together rather than staying apart, bringing in the ignorant and opposing to hear where the Lord can impress hearts instead of leaving them in darkness.Ms 10, 1890, par. 2–4+1 Seeking it in faith and practice is the duty and privilege of believers to be in harmony with heaven, united in closest fellowship and love as one body under one Head, believing and speaking the same things with one heart and mouth, in proportion to illumination and sanctification as enlightenment by the Spirit brings harmony in understanding truth and judgment with peace and mutual confidence.Lt 7, 1891, par. 2–5+1 That same union prevailed after the resurrection when believers were of one heart and mind, and even the difference over circumcision and the Gentiles was soon settled through divine illumination so they were perfectly joined in the same mind and judgment, which is always the fruit of the Holy Spirit.Lt 7, 1891, par. 2–5

Unity preserves distinct gifts, roles and manners of labor yet blends workers in concerted action under Christ as Head, like branches of one vine, soldiers under a captain, or members of one body and temple.ST Feb 7, 1900+2 It does not require everyone to do the same work, for each has a distinct role and the Holy Spirit joins varied efforts into one coordinated work to draw people to Christ, with different gifts faithfully serving together in kindness and love so that one worker may reach those who rejected another.Ms 158, 1898, par. 19+2 God's people led out upon the platform of eternal truth are not to be at variance with opposite faiths each moving independently, taking own views of Bible truth without regard to brethren or asserting right to believe and speak as one pleases, but are to come to unity of the faith through the diversity of gifts upon the one platform of the commandments of God and the faith and testimony of Jesus, a straight chain of connected Bible truth searched out with prayer.3T 446.3–447.1 Their unity is to be expressed in concerted action as parts of an army under one head rather than scattered independent efforts, requiring self-restraint and setting aside personal wishes, joined in tender union where words or actions fostering separation, suspicion or unbelief dishonor Christ.TEPD 4.2–5.1+1 Instruction to strive against variance includes esteeming and improving each person's gifts and not hindering another because he does not work in one's exact track.Ms 158, 1898, par. 19

The oneness is inclusive love for all believers, not exclusive attachment to one or two persons, and does not require everyone to imitate one another or view every text in exactly the same way.Lt 68a, 1893, par. 43–44+2 A soul in harmony with Christ becomes one with Him and with all who believe, and exclusive infatuation failing to develop lovely character has no root in Christ nor outgrowth of the Spirit's sanctification, while each advance leads toward perfect oneness by which the world knows the Father sent the Son and loves believers as the Son.Lt 68a, 1893, par. 43–44 Differences of disposition, temperament, intelligence, experience, way of working and managing temporal matters, gifts, and emphasis or understanding of Scripture can coexist without discord, and even a mistaken interpretation is no reason to divide.15MR 149.2+2 Each is to do appointed work in own capacity while respecting others in unselfish harmony through Christ's Spirit, without quarreling, seeking supremacy or ruling one another when filled with His Spirit.Lt 78, 1894, par. 22+1

The unity is heaven-born, not worldly consolidation, joining believers with Christ and heavenly angels as one symmetrical body subject to sanctified intelligence.Ms 96, 1902, par. 30–31+2 It reaches through the ages to all who believe, leading out a people to stand in perfect unity on the platform of eternal truth and come into unity of the faith, purged by refining from unrighteousness and discord to build up rather than tear down and concentrate energies as a peculiar people zealous of good works.Ms 96, 1902, par. 30–31+1 It is a sacred privilege extending to fellowship with heavenly angels, and describes the close brotherhood God desires for the human family which angels work to bring about.Lt 67, 1903, par. 1–2+2

The oneness is complete and perfect, a sacred pledge and badge of discipleship requiring perfection of character after Christ's earthly pattern, attainable and to be pursued with perseverance.Lt 8, 1900, par. 5–8+2 Believers are to be united in God as the Father is in Christ and Christ in the Father, with lessons to be studied and practiced shaping habits and life in living faith and balanced growth, bearing good fruit as they seek to overcome.Ms 143, 1903, par. 1–2+1 It is not separate individuals doing as they please but believers united by great gospel principles, molded by one Spirit after the divine likeness into channels of light demonstrating the gospel's power, coming only as each works for its perfection through the Holy Spirit with Christ living within in submission to God's authority, mind and will, with love, compassion and tenderness drawing all to Christ the center.Ms 67, 1910, par. 34–35+1 This high and holy attainment is made possible through faith, brings the benefits of truth, and is evidence to the world that the Father sent Christ and that believers are one with the Father.Lt 336, 1906, par. 22–24+1

The oneness prayed for is the unity of the faith of the church, to be reached through Heaven-appointed spiritual gifts rather than human creeds which produce sects and division.SG3 29.1–30.1+1 The spiritual gifts Christ ordained were given to help bring the church to that unity and perfection as the scriptural standard, in place of human creeds which shut out the gifts.SG3 29.1–30.1+1 The prayer does not assign gifts to the apostles alone to deny them to other believers, but shows Christ leading out a people into unity of the faith to be one as He is one with the Father, yielding differences of opinion to come into union with the body with one mind and judgment.SG3 10.1+2 That blessed state of unity, faith and love like apostolic days when believers were of one heart and soul speaking boldly, one body and Spirit with one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, is reached when professed people receive light from the Word with humbled hearts seeking preparation, and then the Spirit and power are manifested, as the first angel's message separating from worldly corruption aroused to see backsliding and brought those who accepted it from different denominations with barriers hurled down, creeds shattered, false views corrected, pride swept away, wrongs righted and hearts united in fellowship with love and joy.GC88 379.1–3

Unity in the faith is seen in those united in Bible truth in all important points, such as the seventh-day Sabbath, while those opposing it are divided, and divided Protestant churches with conflicting creeds do not display it.4SP 232.2–233.1+1 Those who believe the seventh day is the Sabbath are united in views and understanding of Bible truths in all important points believing and speaking the same things, whereas opposers are cut up and divided with hardly two agreed, each tearing down the other's position while alike refusing the Sabbath.Ms 5, 1851, par. 3–5 Divided Protestant churches professing to take doctrines from the Bible yet holding conflicting creeds and theories leave the world unsure of truth, a confusion that is the work of humanity and Satan, not God.4SP 232.2–233.1

The oneness comes through sanctification by obedience to the truth of Scripture and God's law under the Holy Spirit with Christ dwelling within.GW92 391.1–2+4 It is unity of sanctified character and harmonious service, not merely agreement in belief, patterned on the oneness between Father and Son and lived in implicit obedience to the Word in unity and love.RH Oct 1, 1901+2 It is not gained by surrendering truth, conforming to popular opinion, or compromising with the world, for truth is the basis of unity.GW92 391.1–2 In proportion to this unity with Christ is power to save souls, with convincing proclamation and the saving influence of the Spirit manifest, while failure to manifest the grace that makes believers one with Christ as Christ is one with the Father misrepresents the sanctifying influence of truth.Ms 88, 1905, par. 5–7

The union is entered by self-renunciation, faith, and obedience, and sustained through daily communion with Christ.DA 325.1+2 It depends on renewing of the mind by the Holy Spirit to walk in newness of life with forgiveness received from Christ, a vital saving union gained by eating the flesh and drinking the blood of the Son of God by feeding on His Word.ST Oct 3, 1900 As branches united to the vine and members of His body, believers are nourished by the Father's love resting in the Son, which enters the soul, inspires gratitude, and frees from spiritual weakness, pride, vanity, selfishness, and whatever deforms character.FE 178.1+1 When this oneness is believed, understood, and known by experience, self is dead, Christ lives within as a cleansed vessel, daily reception of the Spirit brings eternal life, and the character of God is revealed.ST Oct 3, 1900 This bond is closer and more saving than natural family ties, aligning thoughts, inclinations, desires, and appetites with the Lord so nothing remains separate and the heart is in harmony with Him.DA 325.1+2

The Holy Spirit makes believers one, and the oneness comes by being united to Christ as He is united to the Father and by partaking of the Spirit of Christ.Ms 111, 1903, par. 7–9+1 Through the Spirit, obedience to God's law, and living union with Christ, believers share the divine nature, are made complete in Christ, are cleansed from evil and made like Him, and are joined to one another.Ms 111, 1903, par. 7–9+2 Receiving His Spirit and love and living in Him grounds unity in God's truth and word, joins believers in Christ's work, and removes quarreling because Christ's love is in the heart.Ms 129b, 1901, par. 7–9+1 The glory the Father gave Christ is given now as privilege to receive, to lighten their own and others' pathway and to shine in countenance, words, and testimony, through which God loves them with the same love He has for His Son, bringing continual gladness, joy, thankfulness, and gratitude.Ms 10, 1890, par. 5–7+1 The light must be willingly received as a taper kindled from a bright candle, for those staying outside and refusing to come in remain in darkness.Ms 10, 1890, par. 5–7

Oneness exists only in proportion to illumination and sanctification.14MR 176.1–2 The more fully believers receive the enlightenment of the living Spirit, the more nearly they harmonize in understanding truth, unite in judgment, gain confidence in one another, and are blessed with peace, believing and speaking the same things with one heart and one mouth glorifying God.Lt 7, 1891, par. 2–5+1 As believers draw nearer to Christ they are drawn nearer to one another, coming to the same cross where hearts blend in perfect unity, and truth dwelling in hearts draws them together in blessed likeness.5T 100.3+2 This was seen after the resurrection and ascension when believers were of one heart and mind, and the temporary difference over admitting uncircumcised Gentiles was soon settled through divine illumination so they were perfectly joined in the same mind and judgment, always the fruit of the Holy Spirit.14MR 176.1–2 Cherishing truth in the heart produces this unity, and the progress of this work in each soul determines the strength of the church.ST Sep 19, 1900+1

Union with Christ naturally produces unity with one another, and the closer the union with Christ the closer the union with one another.5T 47.3+3 Believers do not draw spiritual life from one another but from Christ, like branches drawing nourishment from the true vine, receiving life from Him and bearing the Spirit's fruit though remaining many branches.5T 47.3+1 This comes through each person's consecration — placing the whole being on His side, obeying truth, personal daily communion, and faith working through love purifying the soul — and cannot be secured by human methods, for a natural self-centered spirit prevents it.5MR 370.3–371.1 Christ's presence by faith in hearts is power and life making the church complete, while variance, disaffection, selfishness, and conceit as fruits of a divided heart work against oneness and disunion leads the world to conclude believers are not of God.5MR 365.3+2

The unity requires surrender to God, being emptied of self with Christ formed within, dying to self, laying sin on the Burden-bearer, and putting away selfishness and worldliness.ST Dec 10, 1896+1 It follows purity when every sin is confessed and forsaken and anything between the person and God or brethren is removed, through grace upon the heart making Christ's blood efficacious, producing hatred of the sin separating the soul from God.Ms 29, 1906, par. 12–14+1 It comes as believers overcome self, wrath, bitterness, malice, contention, and evil speaking, live humbly dependent wholly on Christ, and reflect His spirit of kindness, love, and tenderness.Lt 42a, 1878, par. 3–4+1

It requires renouncing self-will, self-exaltation, pride, self-sufficiency, jealousy, envy, evil surmising, fault-finding, evil speaking, bitterness, impatience, and malice, and cherishing kindness, compassion, forbearance, meekness, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, hope, and love through grace received by faith.ST Sep 19, 1900+2 Pride, seeking first place, and self-will oppose unity, and believers are to press together, pray for unity, work for it with determined effort, and renounce self-will in dividing matters.TBC1882 79.1–3+2 The church's harmony so fostered is its credential and evidence to the world that Jesus is the Son of God sent to give grace, light, and truth.TBC1882 79.1–3+2

It is pursued by earnest prayer, childlike Bible study, openness in discussing differences, and seeking God's help to understand truth.CET 192.3–193.3+1 Believers preserve it by setting aside prejudice, bringing differing views to Scripture, treating one another with brotherly love, meekness, and humility, and refusing to force Scripture to fit personal opinions or make differences larger.CET 192.3–193.3+1 This requires willingness to learn, to yield differences of opinion and cherished views and personal preferences dividing them, to come together as one body with one mind and judgment, and to exercise every faculty to see eye to eye.1T 324.1+3 Presenting apparent differences before the world without such effort works outside Christ's lines, lacks the divine imprint, and is not endorsed by His Spirit.Lt 61, 1893, par. 16–18

It is practiced through counsel, shared purpose, mutual help, bearing burdens, submitting to one another, forgiving, dealing directly with grievances, praying together, and cooperation that builds one another up under one great Head.ST Sep 19, 1900+3 It is shown by loving one another, working together in heart and action, unselfishly sharing God's gifts and helping fellow workers rather than pursuing own interests, using different talents in faithful unselfish service to uplift Christ and benefit all.ST Sep 19, 1900+1 It requires feeling need of one another, helping in various duties, uniting forces to strengthen one another, tender love free from jealousy, criticism, and self-uplifting, and does not require a single central authority controlling the work everywhere.ST Sep 19, 1900+2

It must be cultivated with strenuous persevering effort by the Spirit's work, and believers themselves answer the prayer by cooperating with Christ in earnest effort for sanctification through truth and giving themselves wholly to God's service.Ms 27a, 1900, par. 19–20+2 Seeking that oneness in faith and practice is duty and privilege to be in harmony with heaven, requiring converting power upon the heart, Christ abiding within, humbling before God, and drawing nigh to God to draw nigh to one another.Lt 7, 1891, par. 2–5+1 All heaven works to answer and waits for human agents to respect every word and carry out its principles in thoughts, words, and actions, holding with firm determination as true disciples; neglecting grieves Christ while seeking satisfies infinite love and brings joy as heart is bound to heart.20MR 361.5–362.1+2 There can be no perfection of character while at variance, divided, criticizing and drawing away, for love breaks every barrier through unselfish Christlike love, and answer is assured to those faithfully doing duty and growing through fellowship into Christlike character.Ms 27a, 1900, par. 19–20+2

Christ gives believers the glory the Father gave Him, which is character and righteousness, with Christ in them and the Father in Him, that they may be made perfect in one.Ms 129, 1901, par. 20–23+2 Surrounding sanctification through truth, this gift makes them one even as Father and Son are one, complete in one, a request almost too great for expectation, and Christ answers by appearing in their lives through impartation of His Spirit.8T 80.1–2+2 This unity carries eternal importance and is answered only when dissension and strife are purged, evil thinking and expressions put away, accusation refused, and believers work in love under claims to Christ to do God's expressed will.Ms 129, 1901, par. 20–23 He thereby gives His elect church into the Father's arms as consecrated High Priest and faithful Shepherd, sent into the world as He was sent, sanctified through truth; yet the prayer remains unanswered while ministers and members remain envious, full of strife, and destitute of love.DA 680.2–4+1

Sinful fallen people can be brought through redemption into exalted union with Christ corresponding to His unity with the Father, partaking of the divine nature and sharing His divine-human life.Lt 43, 1895, par. 13–25+2 Through knowing Christ and being conformed to God's character, faith in Christ enables overcoming fleshly weakness to become sanctified, holy, cleansed from sin in this life, with hope of the redeemed's joys to come.Lt 43, 1895, par. 13–25+1 This shows God's power to change sinful hearts, make believers partakers of Christ's perfection, form character after the divine likeness, and join varied efforts with distinct roles into one coordinated work to draw people to Christ.RH Jul 21, 1903+1 Like branches receiving life from the vine, God's love leads to obeying His holy law and showing Christ's character.ST Mar 3, 1898

Being one with Christ is a living connection like branches joined to a vine, receiving support, strength, and nourishment from Him and bearing fruit as visible evidence of belonging, by which the Father is glorified.Lt 22, 1894, par. 36+1 Receiving Christ into the heart through heart reception of truth, not mere intellect, changes life and character to tenderness, compassion, humility, and contrition, loving what He loved and hating sin.Ms 117, 1902, par. 6+1 It is a mystical spiritual union putting never-fading life in the soul requiring an abiding Christ, open to every soul accepting Him as personal Saviour, joined with meekness, teachability, obedience, earnest prayer, and faith working through love purifying the soul.6MR 388.2+2 Keeping it means weaving Christ into plans, making self far less, quieting human voices in councils, and letting Christ preside as counsellor, and then truth triumphs.Lt 22, 1894, par. 36

Becoming one with Christ separates from the world, requires choosing God above all, wholehearted devotion, beholding Christ to be changed into His likeness, and living pure holy lives.MWISDAP 10.1–3+2 Christ's becoming one with humanity reveals the selfless love and unquestioning faith making this possible, and His coming in human form facing temptation shows victorious overcomers can overcome through union with Him.MWISDAP 10.1–3+1 This union is expressed in communion and wholehearted love, oneness in spirit, thought, and aim, with Christ living in heart keeping safe from surrounding evil, elevating to overcomers bearing God's likeness.RH May 30, 1907+2

The oneness is given so that the world may believe that the Father sent Jesus as Redeemer to save sinners, and this unity of all who believe through the disciples' word convinces the world that Christianity is genuine.COS 111.1–2+4 Believers are to be one in the Father and the Son after the pattern of the Father's union with Jesus and Jesus' union with the Father, and Christ prayed this not for the first disciples alone but for every generation to the close of time.COS 111.1–2+4 Their unity is to be perfected in Christian love and pure Bible truth without sophistry, joining them to speak the same things and stand together, and those who separate because others do not act as they think best are not living as genuine Bible Christians.AA 24.1+4 Christ's presence in them brings them toward complete unity, excluding self-magnification and rivalry for status, and when lived it helps convince and convert the world.AA 24.1+2

Through this union the world is to know that the Father loves believers as He loves Christ, accepting them through Christ's imputed righteousness.AA 24.1+4 The glory the Father gave Christ, which is character, Christ has given to believers, with Christ in them and the Father in Christ, that they may be made perfect and complete in one.Ms 129, 1901, par. 20–23+2 This oneness is of the same nature as that between Christ and His Father and carries eternal importance, answered only when dissension and strife are purged and every sincere believer puts away evil thinking, evil expressions, and constant accusation to work in love under claims to Christ to do God's expressed will.Ms 9, 1906, par. 15–17+2 All believers joined to the Lord and to one another in Christian love share a common spiritual influence and have opportunity to give this witness, which Satan opposes by temptations to selfishness working envy, jealousy, and evil surmising.Lt 49, 1904, par. 19–21+2

Believers' harmony, unity, kindness, love, and transformed lives are the credentials and irrefutable argument of Christ's mission, testifying to the power and principles of truth and to God's goodness and benevolence.Lt 26, 1894, par. 9–11+4 In perfect oneness they represent their unity with Christ as His messengers, instrumentalities, and co-laborers, made partakers of the divine nature and escaping the world's corruption, with no provision for variance, pulling apart, or walking selfishly alone in independent judgment.Lt 26, 1894, par. 9–11+2 This oneness lets them bear credentials that Jesus is Redeemer whose blood cleanses from sin and makes them light to the world, coming by laying sin upon the Burden-bearer who longs to save the sinner while hating the sin.Lt 26, 1894, par. 9–11+2 It is shown as believers turn from sin and seek the Spirit's grace, act from pure unselfish motives, love God and the Redeemer, and show tender regard in courtesy, compassion, sympathy, and efforts to help and bless, so people may believe God sent His Son and be saved.Ms 12, 1899, par. 5–7+2

The unity is a distinguishing sign showing Christ is the Son of the living God, sent by the Father and able to give salvation and eternal life to everyone who believes, displaying His glory and God's love and proving His religion is real in His disciples.Ms 7, 1902, par. 13–14+4 Christ made unity the badge of discipleship, and this oneness shows God's power to change sinful hearts, make believers partakers of Christ's perfection, and form character after the divine likeness.Ms 7, 1902, par. 13–14+2 It is the strongest witness that God sent His Son to reconcile the world to heaven and to die for sinners, and it must exist among God's people before Christ can give the church the growth and power He desires.RH Jul 21, 1903+2 This visible unity binding hearts in Christian love is evidence of what God's truth and divine grace can do, coming as believers become partakers of the divine nature.RH Mar 4, 1909+2

The conversion of unbelievers depends on how distinctly Christ is revealed in believers' lives and words, as people see the beauty of God's Word and Jesus in them.Ms 127, 1901, par. 40–43+4 When hearts are filled with love and compassion and conduct is marked by Christlike tenderness and courtesy, words have power to convict souls, and people come to believe through the servants' communication of truth.Ms 127, 1901, par. 40–43+1 Readiness to separate when brethren do not do exactly what one thinks best proves need to become a Bible Christian by studying Christ's character to understand His love for the world.Ms 127, 1901, par. 40–43+2 Believers' oneness with God enables the world to see Christ in them, for those receiving heaven's light reveal it in work, and by steadily beholding His perfectly obedient life they grow like Him and become more effective, testifying by growth, usefulness, and cheerful service that Christ came to save from sin.Ms 11, 1902, par. 24–27+2

By love and unity believers bear witness to Christ's majesty, virtue, and power to take away sin, reveal His character, and show they have been with Jesus and learned of Him.Ms 111, 1903, par. 7–9+4 Unity with Christ joins them to one another in mind, purpose, and character without making them one person, through the Spirit, obedience to God's law, and living union by which they share the divine nature and are made complete in Him.Ms 111, 1903, par. 7–9+2 As Christ represented God's truth and character, followers are sent to represent Christ's character, made possible through sanctification by the truth and expressed in mutual love, confidence, love among brethren as one brotherhood working with Christ to save humanity, and character reflecting Christ.Lt 129, 1898, par. 15–16+3 The prayer is answered when laborers sweep away discord, put away hereditary and cultivated traits, repent and are converted with deep humiliation, are holy in conduct, devote heart, soul, mind, and strength with unity of purpose, love as brethren and assemble together, and then the Spirit bears witness through them, souls are convicted and converted, and they are prepared to live together in heaven, for Christ is not divided against Himself.Ms 62, 1903, par. 6–8+2

The unity of followers with varied dispositions, temperaments, and gifts, brought into harmonious service to speak the truth in love, is a standing miracle evidencing what divine grace can do.9T 194.3+4 Only God's miraculous power can bring such different people to work together with shared aim, not requiring the same gifts but calling workers to follow the same Spirit and pray and work earnestly for harmony.9T 194.3+2 This unity comes as people obey Christ, let character be shaped by His, surrender will to His, and draw nearer to God and one another, so small differences do not destroy fellowship.6MR 241.4–242.3+2 It is the miracle-working power of grace transforming character until men are as angels in character and life, worked not in human power but in the name of Jesus by putting on Christ and being guided by Him, and where the church refuses His guidance this miracle is missing before a fallen quarreling world.9T 194.3+2 When thus one, connected with Christ and complete in one body through Him one with the Father in bonds of love and perfected through sufferings after His example, they give evidence of following prophecy, all take knowledge that they have been with Jesus, and they stand as a holy happy people loved by Christ, while merely nominal Christians and a contentious spirit over minor points break the prayer.Ms 143, 1903, par. 12–13+2

The oneness of His ransomed church is Christ's specified recompense for His conquests and His glory, through which God's manifold wisdom is made known to heavenly powers.Lt 141, 1906, par. 5–9+4 Christ's messengers sharing His interests and revealing Him serve His Father's glory and His glory, becoming heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ to an immortal inheritance, joined to one another in holy fellowship through Christ.Lt 141, 1906, par. 5–9+2 This calls them to reject dissension and instead love, honor, and patiently care for one another, expressing union in faithful service as Jesus came to show how to live and form character approved by God.Lt 141, 1906, par. 5–9+2

Disregard of the prayer gives the world occasion to doubt the truth of Christianity and puts speeches against believers into unbelievers' mouths about want of union and harmony, which are in some cases true and bring greater guilt on those with great light.Lt 30a, 1892, par. 21–23+3 Oneness among those claiming truth is the proof the world reads of whether they are of God, and disunion makes the world conclude they cannot be of God because they work against each other.Lt 30a, 1892, par. 21–23+2 Being one with each other comes first in order to be one with Christ, for those not yoked with Him pull the wrong way, and division comes when temperament and passion meet passion in collision, which Satan uses to bring confusion heard in loud voices in committees, boards, and public assemblies opposing reform and purity.Lt 30a, 1892, par. 21–23+2 Answering requires repentance and redeeming the time, each studying to answer it, seeking its spirit in the heart, practicing it daily at home, in family, and in church, weaving Christ into plans, making self far less important, quieting human voices in councils, and letting Christ preside as counselor, and then unhappy dissensions end, love to Jesus and one another prevails, truth triumphs, and the world believes.Lt 30a, 1892, par. 21–23+2

The oneness for which Christ prayed just before His crucifixion is strength that all the powers of hell cannot break, while division is weakness, and it is essential to spiritual life, power, growth and success.12MR 293.1–5+2 It is patterned on the oneness of the Father in the Son and the Son in the Father, with believers made one in Them, and it lays individual responsibility on every member of the visible church as a worker in the Lord's vineyard to do his utmost to preserve harmony, union and love after that pattern.12MR 293.1–5+2 Such unity is the evidence the world cannot withstand and controvert that God sent Jesus as Redeemer, the most convincing argument leading the world to believe, coming through complete consecration, sanctification by truth, implicit obedience to the Word, and unity and love among brethren.12MR 293.1–5+2 Those so united are filled with power, and in proportion to unity with Christ is power to save souls, with convincing power attending the proclamation of truth and the saving influence of the Holy Spirit manifest.Ms 88, 1905, par. 5–7+2 It is not separate individuals doing as they please but believers united by the great principles of the gospel, molded by one Spirit after the divine likeness into channels of light, with no provision for variance, pulling apart, or walking selfishly alone in independent judgment.Lt 8, 1900, par. 5–8+1 In their perfect oneness they represent unity with Christ and testify to the goodness and benevolence of God in making them partakers of the divine nature, a standing miracle proving God sent Christ to be Saviour, under obligation to represent Him full of grace and truth and to love one another as He loved them.Ms 88, 1905, par. 5–7+2

Living this prayer in practical life makes unity a strong defense guarding the church against Satan's attacks and gives strength to withstand the test and to stand in the time of testing and in the shaking time.Lt 131, 1900, par. 1–3+2 Unity with Christ and with one another is the church's only safety, strength and perfection, and spiritual perfection required by the law is provided only in union with Christ, with Christ in believers and the Father in Christ making them perfect in one.RH Aug 27, 1901+2 When bearers of Christ's name fight among themselves they weaken witness and give Satan reason to regard them as no threat, while dissension and seeking the highest place leave the prayer unanswered and bring weakness, self-exaltation placing people in Satan's power and preparing them for deception.Lt 131, 1900, par. 1–3+2 Those who live unity through practical love, mutual help, pity, courtesy and humility will stand the test coming upon the world, for man having no perfection in himself becomes a partaker of the divine nature and an overcomer through the infinite sacrifice of the Son and the merits of His blood.RH Aug 27, 1901+1 Linked to victory over temptation, this oneness reveals that as Christ faced human temptations so people can become victorious overcomers through Him.RH Aug 27, 1901+1

Perfection of character means perfection in unity after the pattern of the Father in Christ and Christ in the Father, calling for unity in diversity with each worker doing appointed work in harmony under Christ as great Head, with no single mind controlling and no friction, united as branches to a vine in belief and knowledge of truth.Ms 158, 1898, par. 21+1 This oneness comes by partaking of the divine nature and becoming one in spirit with Christ, opening great possibilities for faith to grasp.Ms 158, 1898, par. 21+1 Where this unity and love are lacking God cannot glorify His name through His people, and the sick among them are not healed.Ms 158, 1898, par. 21+1 A fitful, careless, indifferent spirit that breaks that unity wounds the heart of Christ.Ms 158, 1898, par. 21

The unity is an inward, living union with one another and with God, expressed in peace, love and unity, joined to the love of Jesus to replace coldness and hardness of heart.ST Aug 2, 1910+2 Christ brings disciples into this living union, and under the Holy Spirit they live lives bearing uncontrovertible evidence to the power of truth, bound in Christian love to the Father and the Son.18MR 189.2–190.2+2 Perfected in Christian love and in the pure truth of the Bible without sophistry, it excludes self-magnification and rivalry for status.STB 387.3–4+1 Their unity is the credential of Christ's mission, convincing proof to the world that God sent His Son to save sinners, to make them partakers of His perfection by changing the sinful heart and forming character after the divine likeness.18MR 189.2–190.2+2

This oneness brings continual gladness and joy and thankfulness and gratitude, with rest, peace and joy necessary for enjoying heaven in this life and receiving eternal blessing.Ms 10, 1890, par. 5–7+2 The glory the Father gave Christ is given to believers now as privilege to receive, to lighten their own pathway and others' and to shine on countenances and in words and testimonies to impress minds everywhere.Ms 10, 1890, par. 5–7 It comes by being united to Christ as He is united to the Father and by partaking of His Spirit, through which God loves believers with the same love He has for His Son.Ms 10, 1890, par. 5–7+1 The light must be willingly received, as a taper kindled from a bright shining candle, for those who stay outside and refuse to come in remain in darkness.Ms 10, 1890, par. 5–7 When thus united through submission harmoniously to the Spirit rather than each striving to be a center, with the cold iron of self melted in surrender with conquering faith, God is present in assemblies, and assembling in faith they receive comfort and hope, light and peace from Christ.Lt 38, 1897, par. 6+1

That oneness was a constant joy to God because in Christ He saw one in the world who would not misrepresent Him but reflected His own character.Lt 317, 1904, par. 6–10+1 In that unity God is glorified in believers as He is glorified in the Son, and God loves them as He loves the Son.Lt 317, 1904, par. 6–10+1 Drawing near to God individually brings believers near to one another, so coming to the same cross blends hearts in perfect unity as Christ is one with the Father, to be sought in spirit, understanding and faith.Ms 7, 1890, par. 6–7 This makes them representatives of Christ and lights amid moral darkness, with solidity of character, knowing what faith is and loving one another, with Christ speaking and working through them and diffusing light around them.Ms 7, 1890, par. 6–7 It does not destroy distinct personality, for Father and Son remain distinct persons in their oneness, and believers joined to Christ keep their own identity and personality.Lt 317, 1904, par. 6–10+1

Preserving this unity raises fallen man, causes God to love believers as He loved His Son, results in the sinner being saved, and glorifies God eternally.Lt 31, 1892, par. 29–31+1 It calls believers to strive for unity, cultivate love, press together, work as one and be at peace, uprooting suspicion, envy, jealousy, evil thinking and speaking, spiritual pride and love of supremacy, and becoming as little children to become members of the royal family, children of the heavenly King.Lt 31, 1892, par. 29–31 When believers are one, God is present in assemblies, and the Holy Spirit in rich and constant supply with angels works with them, displaying God's love fully through the church to the world.Lt 297, 1905, par. 8+2 United communion with Christ, expressed through love and putting away criticism, jealousy, evil suspicion, discord, obstinacy and self-worship, enables believers to work in ways that convince others of gospel truth, impress unbelievers with its power, and in united testimony to Bible truth convict and convert souls.Lt 297, 1905, par. 8+2

Answering the prayer brings reformation and transformation of character first in believers' own ranks and then in those for whom they labor, preparing them to live together in unity in heaven, for Christ is not divided against Himself.Lt 98, 1902, par. 13–16+2 The prayer is not yet answered while ministers and members proclaiming the gospel remain envious, full of strife, variance, evil surmising and discord, destitute of love, dishonoring Jesus and blocking conviction and success.Lt 98, 1902, par. 13–16+2 Believers themselves answer it when in word and deed they put away variance, sweep away discord and hereditary and cultivated traits, repent and are converted with deep humiliation, are sanctified through truth and holy in conduct, devote heart, soul, mind and strength with unity of purpose, love as brethren and assemble together.Lt 98, 1902, par. 13–16+1 Then the Spirit bears witness they are His instrumentalities, the world takes knowledge they have been with Jesus and learned of Him, and efforts for unbelievers become acceptable to convict and convert souls.Lt 98, 1902, par. 13–16+1 The answer comes when contention ends and the one absorbing question is who shall approach nearest Christ's likeness and do most to win souls, with truth brought from the outer court into the sanctuary of the soul giving divine vitality, and Christians must learn to dwell together in love and unity here in order to dwell together hereafter, which requires that measure of Christ's grace enabling them to do so.Lt 25b, 1892, par. 33+2

Wholly belonging to Christ in this unity, as wholly one with Christ as Christ is one with the Father, is a great responsibility and the highest measure of character, bringing the richest blessings a person can enjoy.Lt 21, 1904, par. 8+2 This oneness gives precious victories over discouragement, brings His blessing and makes a person a blessing, enables working out God's righteous will by walking humbly with Him, and gives constant reason to rejoice in a precious sympathizing Saviour to whom every perplexity can be taken as sure Helper.Lt 84, 1908, par. 8–9 It enables use of abilities to advance heaven's kingdom and to work as Christ works through redeeming power, shaping after the divine likeness.Lt 21, 1904, par. 8+1 It is a privilege open to every soul, requiring meekness, humility, teachability and obedience, joined with earnest prayer and faithful practice of faith working through love and purifying the soul, involving surrender of self so Christ may reign, giving up cherished ideas and plans, yielding mind to Christ, with church membership a pledge to seek this unity, deny self, sacrifice for the kingdom and overcome hindrances to growth.Lt 75, 1900, par. 18+1

All true believers will be one, bound heart to heart by the warm love of a living Saviour through faith working by love and purifying the soul, with the cross as pledge of fellowship pictured by the seamless robe.Ms 89, 1898, par. 34 Divisions, coldness between brethren and controversy disfigure that robe and dishonor and humiliate Christ in His professed people.Ms 89, 1898, par. 34 The oneness prayed for will come when watchmen see eye to eye, the trumpet gives a certain sound, and envy and vexing cease.Ms 89, 1898, par. 34 This oneness begins in homes and in the church and brings God's salvation in measure never seen or dreamed of, needing no announcement, for if the Spirit is in the heart it comes out in life, and through this visible unity even some who ridicule solemn truth will see the foolishness of their course and turn to the Lord, the world knowing their love is not of the world but of God.Ms 89, 1898, par. 34+1

Satan is continually at work to make the prayer of no effect by keeping believers in variance, hatred, bitterness and discord, knowing the value of brotherly love for the strength and prosperity of the church and understanding the prayer better than its members do.16MR 191.3–4+4 Union and love was the burden of Christ's heart because He foresaw severe trials to the close of time and that the greatest danger would be bitterness and division, looking with tender compassion on dissensions that distract and weaken His church and pledging to be its helper.RH Jan 27, 1903+1 By witnessing bickerings, strifes and dissension unbelievers become disgusted with Christianity and fastened in unbelief, while united believers exert a telling influence that leads the world to believe the Father sent Christ and loves believers as He loved Christ.16MR 191.3–4+3 Anyone who brings weakness, sorrow and discouragement upon God's people through perverse ways and tempers works directly against the prayer and aids God's enemies, and those professing greater light must show greater perfection, deeper devotion and sanctified lives.12MR 293.1–5+1

The oneness patterned on the Father in the Son and the Son in the Father rules out dividing believers into separate organizations on nationality or language, separating into distinct disconnected independent parties, or drawing apart from God's rule.9T 198.1–2+4 It is not separate individuals doing as they please or walking selfishly alone in independent judgment, but believers united by the great principles of the gospel, molded by one Spirit after the divine likeness into channels of light, submitting will to God's will at every step.Ms 67, 1910, par. 34–35+2 Division among believers obstructs the witness that the Father sent Jesus, while perfect oneness testifies to God's goodness in making believers partakers of the divine nature.Lt 26, 1894, par. 9–11+1

The unity excludes self-magnification and rivalry for status and supremacy, and is answered only when dissension, strife, envy, jealousy, pride, selfishness, hatred, evil thinking and evil speaking are purged away.Ms 9, 1906, par. 15–17+4 Believers must refuse to stand as accusers, work in love, will to do God's expressed will, and love one another unselfishly without seeking supremacy, for such love gives evidence they follow Christ.Ms 129, 1901, par. 20–23+1 Discord, suspicion, criticism, backbiting, jealousy and pursuit of personal honor weaken the church's influence, undermine the purpose of the prayer, discourage unbelievers and dishonor God.Lt 1, 1882, par. 1–3+4 Confessing and forsaking sin and removing wrongs bring believers into living union with God, producing courtesy, gentleness, respect and harmony that demonstrate the truth of Christ's words.RH May 18, 1905+1

Disunion, contention and a wrong impression before the world show the love of God is lost out of the heart and there is no love for brethren, obscure Christ's work, dishonor God, displease Him, and make Christ ashamed to call them brethren.Ms 75, 1898, par. 27–29+3 Separation over differences in thought, opinion or method is forbidden, for actions must accord with the prayer and not pull apart, and hatred, jealousy and other wrongs fail to reveal the unity shown in changed lives and Christlike love.Lt 205, 1903, par. 5–7+2 Envy, accusation, resentment, unkind thoughts, prejudice and hardness of heart exclude Christ and make the prayer ineffective in those who cherish them, and unity and peace require yielding personal preferences and tendencies without sacrificing divine truth.15MR 179.3–181.2+3 Gossip, discord, selfishness, evil suspicion and covetousness oppose Christ's purpose, grieve the Holy Spirit and follow the enemy's aims.Lt 20, 1899, par. 16–17+1

Setting oneself apart from the church in prideful independence contradicts the prayer, for pressing together in love is of God while drawing away is of Satan.ST Oct 23, 1879+2 Allowing love to die by accepting accusations serves sin, while united followers become a holy and powerful people; dissatisfaction, Phariseeism, self-righteousness, human passions and prejudices when another does not meet human measurement become a stumbling block that prevents growing to the full stature of Christ the living Head.15MR 176.3–177.1+1 Harmony requires putting away a harsh, unfair and exacting spirit, regarding one another as part of God's great firm and counseling together as laborers together with God, which converts the natural man and overcomes defects of character.Lt 270, 1908, par. 6–7 A natural self-centered spirit prevents unity, which cannot be secured or maintained by human methods but comes only by conversion, consecration, obedience to truth and faith working through love that purifies the soul, joining believers to Christ as branches to the vine.5MR 370.3–371.1+4 Those truly joined are controlled by one Spirit, stamped with the same image, knit in heaven-born love made possible by Christ's sacrifice, having exchanged selfishness for the heart God gives, differing perhaps in speech yet with quarrelsome spirit and vain glory ceased.Lt 31, 1904, par. 8–9+1

Mere nearness to Christ and outward association do not create oneness, for Judas was as near as believers now yet remained outside Christ and became the sport of Satan's temptations, and all powers must be trained in grace to do acceptable service.Ms 64, 1897, par. 13 The prayer is not yet answered while ministers and members proclaiming the gospel remain envious, full of strife, variance, evil surmising and discord and destitute of love, dishonoring Jesus, wasting opportunities and blocking conviction and success.Lt 98, 1902, par. 13–16+3 It is unheeded when ambition and the spirit controlling the nations produce dissension, disorder and seeking of highest place, leaving weakness and vulnerability to deception.Lt 131, 1900, par. 1–3+2 It is answered when laborers sweep away discord, repent with deep humiliation, are sanctified through truth, devote all powers with unity of purpose, love as brethren and assemble together, and then the Spirit bears witness that they are His instrumentalities and souls are convicted.Lt 98, 1902, par. 13–16+1

The verse does not justify calling union with corrupt people holy or joining with those who oppose the faith at cost of convictions, nor agreement with lawbreakers, wrong practices or false teaching; true unity rests on a scriptural basis in righteousness, truth, holiness and purity of character, remaining distinct from the world while standing in God's strength.Ms 85, 1893, par. 45–49+4 To mix with the world in act, talk and thought while having a name on the church book greatly dishonors God, for oneness means representing in humanity what Christ did and presenting one correct standard so heaven begins below.Ms 119, 1906, par. 26–32 The unity forbids each moving independently of the body, one believing one thing and another holding opposite faith, taking views of Bible truth without regard to brethren, pressing peculiar views, or believing and talking as one pleases without reference to the faith of the body.CET 201.2+3 God leads out a people upon the exalted platform of eternal truth, the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, disciplining them through diversity of gifts and governments to come to unity of the faith, yielding differences of opinion to be joined in one mind and judgment and submitting individual judgment to preserve harmony that convinces the world God sent His Son.3T 446.3–447.1+3

Seeking this oneness is the duty and privilege of believers in order to be in harmony with heaven, and they should do all they can to attain it and continually help one another reach it, unifying and striving for it in faith and practice as one body under one Head.ST Jun 19, 1901+4
Church members are called to perfect oneness and sanctified harmony as close as the union of Father and Son, ceasing criticism, evil speaking, discord and strife over little misunderstandings and differences, examining their own part in discord rather than assuming they alone are right, and showing kindness, love, patient care and willingness to bear burdens.RH Jan 27, 1903+4
Answering requires confessing and forsaking sin, removing wrongs between people, hating the sin that separates from God, overcoming separation to live in harmony, taking every thread of selfishness out, and putting away criticism, standing apart, quarrels, contention, dissension, selfish actions, discourteous words, flaw-picking, disparaging others and seeking to be first.RH May 18, 1905+4
The unity is to be lived out in daily life through works of righteousness, keeping God's words and commandments, and showing the plan of salvation through life and ministry and not by preaching alone, giving powerful influence to commandment-keeping people when believed and practiced.20MR 350.2–3+4
It is expressed through love, courtesy, sympathy, compassion, grace, self-denial and service, esteeming others better than self, helping and strengthening the weak, speaking hope and cheer, soothing troubled minds, avoiding stumbling blocks, and reflecting meekness and lowliness.18MR 209.1–2+4
It is expressed in determined unselfish efforts to help one another, bear burdens, build up the work, encourage rather than discourage, serve and help others find their place, end criticism and strife, form character by obedience and grace, and keep shining without dimming as light amid moral darkness.RH Jul 2, 1901+4
Believers must be a unit even when views differ in some points, going personally with soul imbued with God's love and pained at disunity, bringing ideas to the Scriptures with childlike spirit, laying aside prejudice, cherishing brotherly love, seeking common ground, speaking shared truths, refusing to force Scripture to fit opinion, and striving in meekness to see eye to eye.Lt 25b, 1892, par. 22+4
It requires gathering together rather than staying on the outer skirts, bringing in those who oppose in ignorance to hear, drawing together in even cords in worship and service, directing attention to God rather than human leaders, standing heart to heart and shoulder to shoulder, pressing together, and letting no disunion appear so influence is kept right.Ms 10, 1890, par. 2–4+4
God's people are to work together as an organized church rather than become disorganized and divided into separate groups, becoming a united whole of one mind sanctified through truth cooperating with heavenly intelligences, pulling in one direction in concerted action under order with rank unbroken, in contrast to society's divisions.21MR 442.6–443.1+3
Rivalry among believers and institutions damages unity and weakens the missionary spirit, while harmonious cooperation with the Holy Spirit leading shows God is among them without erasing each institution's individuality and distinct work, bringing power not yet seen with no friction between lines of work as complements crowning efforts to prepare people for the Son of man's coming.Ms 56, 1895, par. 3–4+3
That oneness is oneness in interest for perishing souls, each taking individual responsibility in the Lord's vineyard to preserve harmony, union and love, in united rather than scattered effort preparing the way of the Lord, requiring the influence of every member, minister and worker with heaven's treasure and angels making the work a glorious success.12MR 293.1–5+4
The verse declares God's plain will and holds the divine antidote for the sin of the whole world, carrying on the process by which believers are made one with Christ in this life to be one through eternity, belonging to those seeking eternal life and preserved by obeying Scripture.Ms 190, 1903, par. 29–36+2
The unity is expressed through obedience to Christ's commandment to love one another, belonging with gospel witness by teaching truth by word and example in righteous godly lives, giving the unconverted evidence of believed and practiced truth, loving God supremely and neighbor as self, and treating an erring brother with meekness, patience and forbearance rather than wounding by loveless correction.RH Sep 20, 1906+4
Becoming one allows God's love and power to work in reconciliation among brethren, while division between different parts of the work, as between medical missionary work and ministry, shows the Holy Spirit is not working, and united watchmen end Satan's controversy, gain spiritual sight, cease worldly planning, work as Christ worked, and give a clearer louder warning.21MR 48.3–5+4
The unity removes selfishness and divisions and can lead many to conversion, with Father, Son and Holy Spirit working together for perfect unity whose visible fruit reveals heaven, coming as people set aside self, take Christ's character, and work through the Spirit as God's children.Ms 11, 1901, par. 18–19+2
The oneness comes by loving God supremely and neighbor as self, keeping the new commandment as a step heavenward giving supremacy, making room for greater manifestation of the Spirit, closing ears to reports injuring a neighbor and refusing reproach, as a natural result needing no forced effort.Ms 167, 1898, par. 30–32+4
The unity comes as each follower is fully identified with Christ and shares fellow believers' interests, moving as one rather than acting independently, meeting and working harmoniously in unity of faith bound up with God, for to be one with Christ they must be one with each other.Lt 103, 1894, par. 23+3
Those united with Christ can trust He works with them as they maintain oneness with Him in life and work, not walking alone or by separate paths but sinking self, following the Leader step by step, studying His ways, obeying His will, making no move without humble prayer, strengthened by Scripture and beholding Christ with dependence on God not man.Lt 79, 1903, par. 11–14+3
The unity honors God, reveals believers as His children, and witnesses that God sent Christ, connected with sanctifying refining influence, while divisions and opposing teachings undermine it, and where love is not cherished the Lord is not glorified.Ms 12, 1899, par. 3–4+2
Drawing apart displeases Christ and keeps Him from doing much, for self-love, self-esteem, self-sufficiency, self-glorification and love of praise leave no room for Jesus, so those with this hope purify themselves as He is pure to become sanctified vessels fit for every good work, carrying His kind courteous spirit from home into church and councils.Lt 3, 1891, par. 5–6+1
Such earnest devotion in Calvary's light, in self-denial, consecration of every ability, patience, goodness, mercy, sympathy and love representing the Saviour, marks a living church that commends Christ and brings others to truth, requiring sanctified zeal directed to God's glory not human uplift.Ms 44, 1895, par. 15+1
The verse calls churches and institutions to practical harmony and faithfulness rather than adopting worldly principles, pressing together in holy life and purity of character rather than conforming to transgressors or being ruled by human opinion and sinful desires.18MR 239.1–240.1+2
Believers who have received light on unity are responsible for living in harmony with it, for seeking unity in faith and practice is privilege and duty, the prayer giving instruction and consolation, and division weakens while unity gives strength.14MR 175.2–3+1
Continuing in truth about Father and Son joins believers to them in love, abiding in Christ, made visible through Christ's work in them as He saves and leads to victory over world, flesh and devil, joined to changed character renewing the church without spot.RH Mar 8, 1906+2
The oneness holds believers together with Christ even when scattered across the world without losing distinct identity and personality, requiring giving up their own way for God's way and standing on an elevated platform, to be visible rather than divided into disconnected groups, preserving the church by covenant obedience and mutual strengthening.RH Jun 1, 1905+3
Leaving the first love is contrary to the prayer, and those professing greater light as repositories of law with higher standard must show greater perfection of character, deeper devotion, consecration and purer holier lives, letting light shine to brighten the pathway of those in darkness.12MR 293.1–5+1
No one can enter heaven clinging to human habits, for oneness means representing in humanity what Christ did, laboring with God for perishing souls forgetting ease and unbelief, advancing in righteousness truth and holiness, presenting one correct standard elevating all, so heaven begins below, learned on earth with truth cherished, for the lawless loveless impolite cannot enter heaven's family.Ms 119, 1906, par. 26–32+2
Those with truth have no need of despondency or vain apprehension while beneath the bright beams of the Sun of Righteousness, because this prayer stands for them and serves as help in every emergency for those repenting and seeking fresh grace, strength and the Spirit's power.Lt 43a, 1890, par. 15+1
The oneness does not come from merely following conscience, since even strictly conscientious people work against tested brethren when conscience is not in harmony with the Word, so conscience must be enlightened by Scripture study and prayer until established, with confidence in brethren who have stood temptation, studied and digested by every church and institution.Lt 21, 1901, par. 44–45
Such unity is wonderful, too wonderful to fully comprehend, glorifying God not by counterworking but by unity based on belief of truth, never working at cross purposes and ever keeping God's glory in view.Ms 39, 1908, par. 19–20
Unity is a privilege for those meeting the conditions of belonging to Christ, expressed as being blended in Him as His life is one with the Father, by abiding in Jesus.Ms 142, 1909, par. 15–17+1
Unity comes through continuing in truths about Father and Son and abiding in Christ, and Christ is glorified in believers as He saves them, His presence expelling pride and harshness and producing sympathy so Christ lives again through them blessing others as light.RH Mar 8, 1906+1
Amid danger and persecution believers draw together in united testimony rather than seeking supremacy or dividing over leaders, showing they have been with Him and learned of Him, in love for God and one another helping draw God's people into a united stand.6T 401.1+1
Unity is shown in shared love and harmony in belief and practice as believers believe and live out Bible truth and obey Christ, putting selfishness out of character, working in harmony despite different talents, as evidence the Father sent Christ and loves them as He loves the Son.Lt 157, 1901, par. 9–11+1
The prayer shows what Christians may become as they strive to live in answer to it, strengthening faith and giving a higher view of life, coming through consecration and the Spirit's working helping others recognize they have been with Jesus, joined to love service and hope of seeing Christ and sharing eternal life.Ms 21, 1892, par. 9+2
That oneness means carrying the divine signature as children of the living God, with cleansed spirit, clean heart and works testifying to sonship, requiring heavenly refinement and intelligence learned from Father and Son without which no one can enter heaven, expressed in earnest self-sacrificing love blessing the perishing.Ms 119, 1906, par. 33–35+2
Unity is to demonstrate the gospel's holy principles to the unbelieving world under the Lord's rule through sanctification by truth in united labor, drawing believers together in love around Christ instead of acting independently doing as they please, with no partition walls, party strife, or independence, consecrated to serve as channels of God's love causing joy among angels.Ms 67, 1910, par. 38–39+2
True grace makes believers partakers of the divine nature escaping corruption through lust, giving enduring union opening rich eternal happiness, sanctified by the Spirit reflecting Christ's light to save others, gained by searching the Word as leaves of the tree of life, learning the plan of salvation and how to work for others.Ms 31, 1906, par. 18–19+3
When believers are at variance they cannot be branches of the True Vine, and disagreement is inconsistent with it, while fighting among themselves weakens witness giving Satan reason to claim no threat, and self-exaltation places people in Satan's power preparing them for deception, whereas union gives perfection, overcoming through Christ's sacrifice and victory over temptation.Ms 36, 1892, par. 2–5+4
Believers who separate because others do not act as they think best or do exactly what they think best are not living as genuine Bible Christians, needing to study Christ's character and love for the world and understand His relation to the Father, while fault-finders exalting self are to receive faithful reproof not honor.RH Aug 15, 1907+3
The prayer is to guide the church's creed, and division dishonors God, while clear pointed testimony helps share one mind and judgment.5MR 49.1+1
The unity is formed as Jesus reigns in the heart displacing coldness, evil suspicions and bad thoughts, through learning His meekness and lowliness and receiving His Spirit, leaving self out and aiming at God's glory, with cleansing blood joining hearts as branches to the vine without requiring all to adopt one another's ideas.Ms 93a, 1899, par. 16–19+2
Unity is essential to shared work rather than scattered individual effort, in united effort preparing the way of the Lord in love and service, maintaining unity in plans and actions in every country setting aside selfishness and own way, hearing to do God's will and joining talents to win souls in coordinated action not wasted.Lt 43, 1890, par. 7+4
The verse calls for care to preserve unity and not enlarge disagreements or display divisions before the world, for public contention weakens testimony, undermines it, brings reproach marked by unbelievers, while heeded oneness compels the world to acknowledge believers have truth.Lt 25b, 1892, par. 3–4+4
The unity crosses territorial, racial and social divisions by the Spirit in brotherly sympathy removing selfish barriers, crossing national boundaries removing barriers in service, uniting different nationalities in one judgment and purpose, and close union with Christ is necessary to follow the Lord's order on the color question requiring conversion of both white and colored members from opinionated quarrelsome traits.Ms 83, 1899, par. 1+3
The verse is part of instruction to every church, school, sanitarium, printing establishment and Christian home telling how to receive grace in John 15-17, and those refusing His conditions will be unworthy when He comes, preserved by respecting authority and discipline, putting welfare ahead of personal judgment, surrendering self and submitting judgment, for division dishonors Christ while union gives strength.Lt 288, 1907, par. 9+3
Meekness, kindness and tenderness answer the prayer and bring angelic guard, while stumbling blocks work against it, answered by patience, forbearance, refusing retaliation or dislike, suspicion, and treating others with patience and kindness guiding daily attitudes.Ms 135, 1909, par. 20–22+2
In every country workers must set aside selfishness and insistence on own way and maintain unity in plans and actions after Christ's pattern, joining efforts strength to strength rather than seeking advantage or weakening another part.2MR 162.1–2+1
Christ desires holy selfless oneness grounded in union with Father and Son to show the world the Father sent Christ, and selfishness, variance, strife and discord prevent it, so those not seeking it cannot be a power for good or impart what they have not received, while the truly converted press together without division or unwise authority by the Spirit.Lt 92, 1901, par. 14–17+1
The oneness requires the influence of every member and of ministers and workers to prepare the way for God's light and glory, every soul under tribute, with heaven's treasure and angels making the work a wonderful success, reflected in harmonious order obeying His commands joined to salvation, and kind courteous counsel with grace giving credibility.12MR 154.2+2
The verse is a sacred subject supporting bringing people together rather than stirring controversy over disputed matters, calling away from petty strife over unimportant questions, dwelling earnestly on shared truths to carry work forward, with cheerful readiness and the Word as guide in reformation.Lt 62, 1910, par. 1–3+3
Those ministering in word and doctrine are to be reconverted by believing John 13-17 literally and living it before fellow ministers in watchful prayer, in perfect unity and love among different lines as branches of one Vine, daily emptying self and hereditary and cultivated wrong tendencies, depending wholly on Christ, wearing His yoke, learning meekness to control thoughts and words, receiving impress from God alone and daily learning in Christ's school.18MR 168.1–169.1+1
Christ joins Himself with believing people and they bind themselves to Him in saving a lost world, their unity making witness shine beyond home and church to the whole world, as messengers one with Him in work and interests revealing Him to secure people for His kingdom bringing glory to Father and Son.Ms 2, 1891, par. 8–9+1
The unity is shown as believers turn from sin, seek the Spirit's grace, act from pure unselfish motives, love God and Redeemer, and show tender regard to help and bless, fulfilled only when thoughts, feelings, words and actions are changed putting away harsh denunciatory judging bruising tearing-down spirit for pity compassion comfort and love especially in families, by converting power, reformation, gathering influence and anointing discerning Christ's value for souls.Ms 16, 1901, par. 29+1
Each has a distinct role and the Spirit joins varied efforts into one coordinated work without hindering another because he does not work in one's exact track, esteeming and improving each gift, working under one Head with different talents unselfishly uplifting Christ, feeling need of one another and uniting forces, practiced through counsel and shared purpose without single central control.Ms 158, 1898, par. 19+3
Perfect unity through love enables work that convinces others and impresses unbelievers with the gospel's power, putting away criticism, jealousy, evil suspicion and discord, making the church a distinct conspicuous witness whose combined influence reveals the gospel and brings conversion, succeeding through simplicity, unity and love.Lt 297, 1905, par. 8+2
Christ and the church become one as He dwells in His people uniting them to God their Head, making them one with Himself dear to His heart, binding lives to God as chosen children and heirs redeemed by the Lamb's blood loved as Jesus, nourished as branches by the Vine producing gratitude freeing from weakness pride vanity and selfishness.Lt 86, 1900, par. 26–28+3
The oneness stands in context of being sent into the world without belonging to it and being sanctified through truth as witness to Jesus' mission, not shaped by worldly influences but free from ambition and rivalry where the Spirit rules expelling envy resentment strife and hatred with sanctified affection.Ms 68, 1903, par. 16–18+1
Christians represent Christ by maintaining peace among themselves, letting no difference dissension or strife spring up and bear fruit, ceasing all of it, having the mind of Christ open to the Spirit, for strife contradicts witness while unity bears witness God sent Christ to redeem the world.Ms 239, 1902, par. 6+2
The unity leaves no place for finding fault, so each should humble the heart and seek removal of every fault within, forbidding criticizing accusing condemning and judging whatever peculiarities of character, refusing darkness over past mistakes, examining self, talking faith, pressing to light, putting away error and correcting evils with united energy without worsening matters.Ms 142, 1906, par. 14+1
Answering requires laying aside a naturally combative spirit that refuses to harmonize and wants controversy, working with all power for oneness, learning meekness daily, not dictatorial severe or antagonistic but preaching melting love, being of one mind speaking the same things, talking unity and simple agreed truths not divisions, broadening the mind, giving up independent judgment and doing as one pleases, walking humbly without making oneself conscience for others or closing usefulness.Ms 82, 1894, par. 31+1
The oneness requires love, humility and reconciliation rather than criticism jealousy or separation, lived by reconciling wills to God and being joined by holy love, and when believers become one God's love and power flow among them giving evidence the Father sent Christ.Lt 40, 1899, par. 36–38+1
The unity is expressed in Christlike sympathy love and fellowship demonstrating sanctifying power in heart and character, fostered by holy love pity and self-sacrifice forming character purging selfishness drawing to Christ the center, necessary close fellowship not neglected, lived in practical love mutual help courtesy and humility to stand the coming test, resisting slight division and preserving unity in shared spirit under the Spirit.Lt 108, 1900, par. 1–2+4
Christ's abiding presence is the life of the soul making believers one, source and pledge of joy glory and hope, formed within as they receive Him by eating His flesh and drinking His blood as blood from food, leading them to act together.Lt 4, 1902, par. 5+1
The oneness is possible to attain, for the call would not be written if not, meaning no divisions but perfectly joined in same mind and judgment, answered as believers read and practice 1 Corinthians 1, placing themselves where unity is possible so salvation is seen.20MR 324.5–325.2+1
The oneness forbids gossip, accusing brethren, unkind talk and passing judgment, which defile hurt souls spoil God's work and put users on Satan's side with strange fire until cleansed by the Spirit with coal upon lips, for words fostering suspicion jealousy slander and contempt oppose and hinder fulfillment while guarding one another's name serves unity.Lt 264, 1902, par. 11+1
The oneness means close unity among those with long knowledge light and experience, loving God supremely and neighbor as self, where pure atmosphere and missionary spirit let the Spirit work with greater manifestation to heaven's satisfaction, kept by bearing burdens, earnest prayer, encouraging cooperators and closing ears to distrust, broken by jealousy selfishness criticism hearsay secret working murmuring disputing and prophesying defeat.13MR 143.2+1
The verse is fulfilled as believers carry out God's Word in practice while teaching sinners and transgressors the way and hearers receive truth, in work with Christ to save souls outside Christ showing what Christ will be to them, putting into practice by Christians and churches united in God's work under the Spirit, expressed in Christlike words and deeds as the Spirit brings unity under one Head with mutual encouragement.Ms 135, 1909, par. 23–25+2
The unity is part of the mystery by which Jews and Gentiles once at variance are brought together in Christ in Christian fellowship through faith as Christ dwells in them, letting the world know the Father sent Christ and loves His people.Lt 200, 1899, par. 10–12
The oneness means no one binds another in his work or is bound hand and foot to another's mind, but each is free to do God-appointed work under Christ as Head while seeking counsel from God, with mutual love confidence and respect without control, allowing different places and branches identity rather than one human center, preserving individuality in reconciliation through Christ's obedience and death, forbidding consolidation and arbitrary human ruling power, kept by counseling together in harmony with truth.Lt 272, 1906, par. 5–8+4
In unity there is strength evil cannot break to withstand Satan and stand in the shaking time, while seeking highest place and dissension leave weak preventing answer, requiring putting strong wills on God's side with eye single to Jesus clothed in humility laying aside cherished ways and self-worship, lived in humility brotherly love courtesy and mutual help under the Spirit rather than self-exaltation exposing to deception.18MR 366.2–3+3
The unity is the standard and badge binding hearts through Christ's love with Father in Christ and Christ in Father, shown in united consecrated effort to win sinners, tender respectful regard, softened dispositions, symbol on earth of heaven's family beginning in the home by obedience extending to church as burning lamp glorifying the Father, witnessed in humility sincere love and mutual honor and meek submission.Lt 92, 1901, par. 18–20+3
The unity requires God's people to work as an organized church of one mind cooperating with heavenly intelligences in contrast to society's divisions, for in unity is strength and in division weakness, increasing influence manifesting truth's power and drawing all to the cross to win souls.21MR 442.6–443.1+3
The verse calls believers to have the love of Jesus, treating an erring brother with gospel meekness patience and forbearance rather than wounding through loveless correction, refraining from criticism, following the Bible rule, obeying the new commandment, blending heart to heart, subduing hastiness and becoming as little children one strong whole.Ms 32, 1887, par. 6–9+1
Studying the prayer helps each see where they stand in relation to unity bound up with loving Christ and truth, full and broad in mercy to the obedient humble, applied as the question whether one is truly one with Christ with repentance forgiveness transformed character and consecration.Ms 53, 1912, par. 24–26+4
Believers are to be one with one another in Father and Son so the world may believe, united in God through love and fellowship, by faith and obedience closer than natural ties, in last-day fulfillment as evidence of accepting Christ, in peace harmony and love convincing the world, with varied dispositions obeying with shaped character and surrendered will working without conflict.STB 800.2+4
The required unity cannot be secured by human methods but only by conversion and true change of heart, through sanctification shaping lives, guarded from worldly unsanctified contamination, pursued in belief of truth, unselfishly preserving it and upholding holy character, prevented by faultfinding criticism self-love exaltation stubbornness flaw-picking tale-bearing parading errors evil surmising and strife lessening ministers' influence, requiring peacemaking with loving home and church life.STB 198.3+4
Unity with Christ and one another is the church's only safety, giving victory over temptation and power to stand the coming test, providing perfection required by law through Christ in believers and Father in Christ making perfect in one and partakers of divine nature as overcomers, essential not optional, lived in practical love compassion courtesy and humility under the Spirit, before growth and power are given.RH Aug 27, 1901+4
Answering requires putting away evil thinking and speaking, suspicions, jealousy, backbiting and criticism, mistrust envies evil surmisings and love for supremacy as satanic to be crucified with cleansed sanctified heart, forbidding setting oneself on the judgment seat over fellow workmen to detect flaws or act as judge leaving judgment to God, with no lords over heritage but each yoked to Christ learning of the Teacher, doing appointed work without rivalry or striving for mastery.Lt 47, 1891, par. 30–31+4
The verse secures unity of feeling thought and action among first disciples despite widely varied characteristics training and habits to carry forward their calling as teachers, patterned after Father in Christ and Christ in Father by oneness with Them, bringing a people to speak the same things, holding together scattered believers giving up own way for His on an elevated platform fulfilling God's purpose as unmistakable proof while lax religion confuses.SG4 314.1+3
The unity depends on the church being spiritually engaged in mission, bound in sympathy and deed to sustain missionary workers acting together, working together for others' salvation sharing one judgment purpose foundation and spirit, striving for harmony and cooperating with Him, for spiritual prosperity depends on it and drawing apart serves the enemy.LSEGW 327.1+4
Every believer who accepts Christ as personal Saviour and keeps the commandments has duty to answer by living under the Spirit's control and serving Christ, making earnest effort to be one, respecting one another, for feeble efforts dishonor God and give unbelievers unfavorable impressions preventing conviction, with self hid in God laboring one mind for perishing souls so the Spirit works and sinners are born again.Lt 16j, 1892, par. 2+4
The Father through the Son brings harmony to proud envious jealous divided minds, and love faith consideration and forbearance overcome dissension to reveal it as powerful testimony, pursued in humility wisdom and forbearance with confession reconciliation and grateful cooperation.19MR 14.1+2
Believers are to be one modeled on Father and Christ, fostered by humility submission to one another and obedience excluding striving to be first, fault-finding and dissension, humbling self making room for others' gifts with Christ's tenderness shaping fellowship, meaning loyalty true as steel defending brethren looking at own defects ceasing evil thinking and speaking ending bitterness over recognition and putting away envy jealousy and unbelief.STB 67.2–68.1+2
Followers are to be united through communion with God as Father and Son are one, expressed in love faith sympathy tenderness, growing as they seek God and live by His Word giving convincing proof of what the Word accomplishes in the humbled, through connection with God and union with Jesus.RH Sep 23, 1909+3
Christ wants His people one in love requiring conversion, loving one another as He loved without letting the enemy break unity, and when united they bear witness God sent His Son and loves them as He loves the Son revealing redeeming grace, calling for kindness putting away Satan-prompted thoughts and death of self without which they cannot be one with Christ.RH Apr 30, 1901+1
Jesus wants believers one with Him through keeping sight of Jesus and imitating His self-denying love mercy and character in kind courteous conduct as Christian ladies and gentlemen full of reverence, praying for grace to preserve integrity, grounded in love expressed by giving His life keeping them from alienation.Ms 4, 1885, par. 8+1
Disciples are called to unity with varied gifts and lines brought together in unselfish harmonious service without acting independently following own ideas or disparaging others, receiving grace putting self aside, grounded in Christ not people to show God sent His Son, bound by the Spirit in union satanic powers cannot break working without discordant opinions.Ms 29, 1906, par. 19+2
Christ prayed for unity to be fulfilled without delay by loving as He loved with His life's sacrifice as pattern and full meaning, the prescription curing all alienation and strife, bound by golden love so men know they are disciples, made visible in tender respectful kind conduct requiring converted lives representing Christ in word and action giving evidence of gospel and mission.Lt 126, 1902, par. 3–6+1
The verse shows God's people are to be one with Christ in God, and practicing God's will forms them in purity and holiness preparing them as God's family for the heavenly home, as present personal test of safety standing on the Rock hidden in Christ with forgiven sins and clean heart clothed in His righteousness ready for the storm as heirs and co-workers.Lt 92, 1901, par. 25+2
The verse outlines privileges and possibilities centered on gaining oneness, which must be secured by watching unto prayer and being constantly on guard lest it be failed of.Lt 317, 1904, par. 11–13+1
The verse lays binding obligation to be unified after Christ's pattern by holding fast to living principles of truth whatever the consequences and refusing sophistry from any doctor minister or failing underhand worker, taking God as teacher seeking light and carrying His presence, as a unit in truth not introducing error as new truth.Ms 66, 1905, par. 38+1
The verse presents oneness patterned on His oneness calling to unity expressed through love for God and one another, for lack of love leaves fellowship without Christ's Spirit, cultivated through unselfish sanctified love sympathy and tender regard without self-exaltation binding and strengthening for witness the Father sent Jesus.Ms 32, 1887, par. 4–5+1
The verse shows believers are to remove differences and barriers, reconcile directly, and pray together for Christ's tenderness pity love and shared purpose in saving one another, drawing together repenting removing stumbling blocks and receiving understanding when divided by rumors harmful speech and wrong positions.Ms 52, 1904, par. 28–29+1
The verse shows acknowledging Christ as Redeemer makes believers one with Him as He is one with the Father, by receiving Him in faith believing God sent Him receiving everlasting life, which natural family ties alone do not give.Lt 170, 1907, par. 13+2
The verse asks that disciples receive grace to follow Christ's example and continue the work He began in His last prayer.Ms 83, 1909, par. 19
The verse teaches oneness with Christ through communion with God joined to change of character renewing and transforming the church without spot making lives distinct from unbelievers, gaining clean heart and communion making the Father known.Ms 25a, 1891, par. 37–38+1
The verse teaches unity is practiced through forgiveness sympathy and love shown in His life, with Christ joining humanity so people joined to divine power can love with His love permeating churches and shaping treatment of all met, fulfilled as they refuse small divisions love as Christ loved and forgive as forgiven.Ms 64, 1894, par. 7+1
The verse teaches oneness includes hearing to do God's will and joining efforts using talents to win souls, preserving union by obedience being like-minded according to Christ glorifying God together, leading away from accusing toward unity by keeping commandments.Ms 64, 1894, par. 2–3+2
The verse teaches each person must work talk think and plan for oneness and do his part even if others do not, staying calm guided by principle not feeling keeping Christ's sweet consecrated Spirit seeking to harmonize drawing together as peacemaker opening the heart to Jesus keeping good influence especially when Satan divides, responsible even when thinking brethren erred, joining the tested purified people while refusal leads to unbelief and darkness.Lt 36, 1886, par. 6+4
The verse teaches when God's people abide in Christ and make His words part of daily life they reveal His virtues and are united in fellowship bearing evidence God sent His Son to save from sin, shown daily by following God's Word attending to spiritual things and living with integrity in conduct and speech.Lt 262, 1903, par. 29–30+1
The verse teaches unity in one doctrine and spirit, with ministers united in doctrine and relationships and teachings tested by law and testimony, not following own judgment disregarding brethren, respecting one another's judgment with teachable hearts remaining united rather than bringing disorder.STB 473.1+2
The verse teaches Christians united in action toward one purpose under one power guided by God can have powerful influence and move the world bearing witness to Christ.9T 221.1+1
The verse is made visible when Christians love as He loved in tender respectful kind conduct giving evidence of gospel and mission, requiring converted lives representing Christ, shown in love patience and forbearance distinguishing Christians, practiced in kindness tenderness and Christ-shaped lives supporting bringing the world to believe, calling for harmony affection courtesy with no pulling apart warmed by Jesus.Lt 179, 1902, par. 6–14+4
The verse teaches people may become one with Christ and God by living pure holy lives, with His becoming one with humanity revealing selfless unquestioning faith, sharing oneness through His obedient human life making obedience pleasant trusting outcomes and helping others by example.MWISDAP 10.1–3+1
The verse teaches oneness comes through receiving and obeying Christ's word, with those united loved by the Father as He loves the Son, a living union by faith receiving grace and bearing fruit sharing it, accepted in the Beloved with petitions accepted and heavenly cooperation in service.ST Mar 25, 1889+1
The verse teaches believers become one with Father and Son by receiving Christ and living by faith as Christ lived by faith surrendered to the Father's will, through heart not mere intellectual reception changing life to tender compassionate humble contrite, open to every soul with meekness humility teachability obedience and purifying faith working by love, all receiving His Spirit becoming God's children by His grace and power.DA 389.4–5+4
The verse teaches unity is rooted in unity with God and serves as witness God sent His Son, with the truly converted pressing together without division or unwise authority by the Spirit, in belief of truth giving convincing evidence they are taught by Christ promoting church health as bodily harmony promotes physical health.9T 146.3+1
The verse teaches disciples are to be united in God as part of life to be learned on earth, with truth cherished producing blessed unity, Christ as Mediator and Righteousness.STB 388.2+1
The verse is pursued through humility faithfulness renewed consecration and cooperation with fellow workers, harmonizing pressing together not letting one judgment control cultivated through meekness continually learning from Him.STB 261.1+1
The verse teaches obedience preserves union meaning being like-minded according to Christ and glorifying God together, walking and working in perfect unity with hearts bound in love on Christ's word with His name as watchword and example as badge giving strength and credentials, allowing nothing to divide through superstition false doctrine or criticism of tested doctrines.ST Jan 25, 1883+1
The verse teaches oneness enables the world to see Christ in believers receiving heaven's light and revealing its power in work and whatever position, growing like Him by steadily beholding His perfectly obedient life becoming effective in service, becoming like Christ as the Spirit glorifies Him so His great love is seen.RH Jul 15, 1909+1
The verse teaches a minister who stays close to Christ receives His words and reflects His love and work leading others toward holier life.Ms 2, 1883, par. 19–20
The verse teaches oneness was bought by untold agony on the cross to redeem from Satan and must be brought into practical life without men of same faith turning weapons against each other presenting opposite opinions before world or congregations or warring blindly over differences like the image of the beast, but meeting first as brethren with Bible and prayer in Christlike yearning love calmly comparing views convincing from the Word and keeping even failure from the world lest heaven be astonished Jesus grieved Satan glorified and truth dishonored defeating belief, for Christ's sacrifice makes oneness possible.Lt 77, 1893, par. 14–20+1
The verse teaches peace inspired by truth and sustained by righteousness must be cultivated by receiving light and strengthening one another against error and sin not against one another, lived in practical life.Lt 77, 1893, par. 14–20+1
The verse teaches oneness through Christ dwelling in them seen in sanctified lives death of selfishness absence of rivalry and strife and love, when God pours out the Spirit, coming from Jesus in one worker corresponding to Jesus in another in practical harmony not waiting for conformity to own ideas by God's wisdom not selfish wisdom or human stamp.1MR 385.2+1
The verse teaches drawing near to God individually brings believers near to one another blending hearts at the same cross in perfect unity in spirit understanding and faith as representatives and lights with solidity not chaff knowing faith and loving one another, glorifying God in them as in the Son and loved as the Son, joining different minds and gifts for mutual help perfecting believers and building the body with no discord.Ms 7, 1890, par. 6–7+1
The verse teaches unity in God even while believers differ, joined to humility showing affection overcoming lukewarmness seeking grace to represent Him, seen distinctly as truth makes more Christlike bringing love into practical life and tender home ties producing visible church unity.Lt 5, 1898, par. 30–31+1
The verse teaches Christ is the great Center binding man to God by golden cords of love laying obligation to work for fellow men with no independence partition walls or party strife, shunning schism refusing worldly questions as theme uplifting the Saviour imitating meekness goodness patience and love consecrated as channels of God's love causing joy among angels with the Father rejoicing in song.Lt 95, 1899, par. 15–17
The verse teaches unity patterned after Father and Son is cultivated by working in Christ's spirit and seeking mutual confidence and love answering the prayer, pursued in humility wisdom and forbearance with confession reconciliation and grateful cooperation.Ms 129, 1901, par. 24–26+1
The oneness like Father and Son means perfect harmony with God and spiritual mindedness reached by fixing eyes on Jesus Author and Finisher, blessed when repenting and serving wholeheartedly but withheld while clinging to imperfect careless indifferent unrepentant ways, growing lifelong learning meekness overcoming temptation partaking divine nature removing wrong tendencies becoming power for good with peace leading others to know the Lord.Ms 39, 1908, par. 32+1
The prayer is answered when all come to Scriptures with hearts subdued controlled by the Spirit calm free from prejudice and pride of opinion in prayerful painstaking patience, then light shines truth is revealed prayer is heard faculties quickened and there is seeing eye to eye, bringing humble receivers into fellowship with prophets and apostles like Christ longing to be one.12MR 187.1+2
Unity is essential and the church must press together seeking perfection in unity, while division weakens brings shame before opponents hinders witness and contradicts the prayer, and God's people must be united.Ms 139, 1901, par. 6+2
Oneness is fulfilled only when thoughts feelings words and actions are decidedly changed putting away harsh denunciatory judging evil-speaking bruising breaking tearing spirit that scatters from Christ for pity compassion comfort and love especially in families uplifting restoring, requiring converting power reformation of even the zealous gathering influence and anointing discerning Christ's value following His goodness sympathy and compassion lest wounding leave souls to perish, overcoming sin and criticism keeping eyes on Christ learning meekness so contention yields and new Spirit-led plans are welcomed.Ms 38, 1895, par. 24–25+1
Converted people are one with Christ as He is one with Father, and through Christ can represent His character in lives shaped by divine principles, genuine conversion leaving childish self-indulgence for mature faith clinging to Christ the friend of sinners satisfied and happy putting away childish things.Lt 97, 1896, par. 61–63+1
Harmony is a witness requiring submission to Christ's command, character shaped by His and wills surrendered so varied dispositions work without conflict, while envy suspicion faultfinding and small differences weaken and destroy fellowship, and drawing near to God and one another fosters fruitful service, kept by seeking harmony pressing to light talking faith abiding in Christ with love and fear of God bearing burdens praying encouraging cooperators and closing ears to distrust.Ms 149, 1903, par. 13–16+1
God's people are a unit and a few cannot walk to heaven alone agreeing with none, so if some hold peculiar ideas unacceptable to God's people they should compare notes in teachable spirit willing to learn making strenuous efforts to be one in unity of faith in bonds of peace, not forming a separate party with a human leader seeking authority but blending in service linking with Christ.Ms 39, 1896, par. 9+1
People can be one with Christ because He came in human form and endured temptation showing victory possible for overcomers receiving Him believing in His name with power to become God's children, connected with self-sacrifice revealing overcoming through union.Lt 309, 1905, par. 14+2
Answering is to be the business of every life, with oneness as pressed-together love by which all know His disciples making strong to resist the enemy while division makes weak causing fall, bound by love to God and one another avoiding first steps to supremacy independence suspicion jealousy and collision learning from the world's discarding love into distrust division and crime as warning.Lt 21, 1886, par. 23+1
Higher education is coming into unity with Jesus made one with God with God in mind and heart revealing Him, expressed by humbling subduing self and following Jesus in teaching and work.Ms 5, 1909, par. 18–19
The verse is Christ's prayer for believers to be united in Him, and striving to answer it makes them the light of the world.9MR 339.2+1
The unity means cemented individual interests and harmony of effort engaging in God's work with might and soul, building what God specified without discounting weakening or diverting minds souls talent and means into separate enterprises by flattery gain or attainments, working strenuously lest neglecting and dividing become Satan's tools working against Christ.Lt 21, 1886, par. 3–4
When professing Christians are united one with Christ in God they represent the church of the firstborn with unity as preserving element, entering solemn covenant to obey His Word and strengthen one another's faith, preserving unity by respecting authority and discipline guarding against opposition putting welfare ahead of personal judgment surrendering self and submitting judgment, for division dishonors Christ while union gives strength.Ms 162, 1902, par. 6+2
Oneness requires unifying pressing drawing together into the sanctifying circle of truth walking humbly subject to one another heeding every oneness-creating word and helping brethren be one, forbidding seeking greatest striving first fault-finding dissension unbelief and pride as reproach dishonoring the greatest work, giving up doing as one pleases and independent judgment walking humbly without making oneself conscience demanding others follow or closing usefulness.Lt 165, 1904, par. 17–18+1
Closeness with Christ makes believers one with the Redeemer hiding self letting His character appear with undivided allegiance, one in thought and purpose with Christ dwelling shaping life keeping safe turning from wrong, living in harmony dying to self with opened hearts leading others to obedience, surrendering all so Christ uses in peace.Lt 100, 1897, par. 10–12+4
Jesus wants followers one with Him not shaped or controlled by worldly influences in lives free from selfish ambition and rivalry where God's Spirit rules expelling envy resentment strife and hatred with sanctified affection, seeking to lift all into holy companionship shown in mercy truth kindness forgiveness and helping sufferers with richest blessings awaiting, while those not one are in the devil's companionship.Lt 28, 1888, par. 36+1
In this unity the believer can affirm Christ and I are one and look to Him for deliverance when tempted with Christ as minister of righteousness, hiding life with Christ in God with Jesus as everything listening following with peace happiness and full joy under the Spirit working without friction.Lt 116, 1903, par. 20+1
Life becomes one with Christ by living in His presence doing His work staying in contact with His life with His character absorbing attention, self hid self-love dead Jesus' love burning on the altar with no self-seeking or ambition, truth light and life interwoven elevating pure unselfish heavenly aspirations growing daily in knowledge showing moral efficiency taking no glory, while clinging brings unity and drawing away obstructs.Ms 41, 1890, par. 71–75+1
The verse teaches a spiritual relationship with God and does not support treating God as an essence or part of creation, but through complete faith trust and communion manifestly declared by the Comforter as the Son of God.STB 350.3+2
The verse calls believers to examine whether they are truly one with Christ, with repentance forgiveness transformed character and consecration.STOM 52.2+2
Workers united as closely as Christ is with the Father put away unkind criticism and work in harmony standing heart to heart shoulder to shoulder, yet no person's judgment is infallible since workers may err needing correction, meaning same mind same judgment same love one accord esteeming others better looking to others' things hindered by holding own course without modification yet not deferring without question to any one judgment, shown when the Spirit guides in humility with one mind.Lt 142, 1898, par. 6–9+3
Unity and fellowship with Christ confirms His work of redeeming humanity and preserves the church, reflected in homes where peace and love abide, endorsed by love among believers.RH Jan 6, 1903+1
Genuine faith makes followers one with Christ shown daily by following God's Word attending to spiritual things not flesh and living with integrity in conduct and speech, belonging with renewed heart repentance confession forgiveness changed loves and wholehearted devotion, through close spiritual faith and trust.STBk 66.1+2
God wants His people a unit in truth that is wanted and must be had requiring not introducing error as new truth, becoming one through sanctification not divided by obscure unimportant questions.14MR 180.4+1
All who have faith in Christ must be in perfect unison with Him and one another with no discord variance strife or drawing away, self hid with Christ in God bringing perfect sympathy to save in God's way ministering with Him with one spirit and mind acknowledging Jesus ministering present truth keeping breath of life trimming lamps, so the Spirit works Zion travails sinners are born again and golden oil is imparted by the anointed ones through olive branches and pipes into prepared vessels.16MR 293.1–2
Believers' unity of spirit and action should reflect unity in God, with kind courteous counsel joined with grace giving credibility leaving lasting impression showing work founded on truth and righteousness, reflected in working together in harmony and order obeying His commands joined to salvation.Ms 12, 1914, par. 5–6+1
Christian unity means being joined to Christ and one another, and when Sabbath keepers fail to unite hardship and trials follow.Lt 204, 1901, par. 3
Believers are one with Christ as they commune with God and walk in the light making them precious opening understanding of Scripture including the incarnation.21MR 407.4
The verse belongs with Christ's anointing to preach good tidings to the poor bind the brokenhearted proclaim liberty recover sight proclaim favor comfort mourners, and with His command to love enemies bless cursers do good to haters and pray for persecutors to be children of the Father kind to unthankful and evil sending sun and rain on all calling to mercy as the Father is merciful.MH 423.1
The unity is the object of the most wonderful plan for humanity worked out as God's people reveal Christ's holy benevolent clean character traceable in lifework ever advancing not stationary, requiring careful treatment of His dear purchased possessions under His control lest serious mistakes bring account, acting baptismal part by sanctified influence and pure unselfish noble example glorifying God by grace for salvation.Ms 17, 1908, par. 36–37
True religion joins hearts to Christ and fellow believers in tender affection giving fragrant influence wherever they go, making teaching effective by example as well as word as God works through the united without shaping after human character.Lt 39, 1902, par. 28+1
The Holy Spirit gives oneness of heart in foot washing by convicting softening and drawing together with Christ present clearing away rubbish separating God's children's hearts.Ms 35, 1897, par. 13
Oneness with brethren sought by earnest united prayer brings power from above breaking Satan's spell to reclaim backsliders, never broken alone, requiring true penitence confession of backsliding dying to ambition being born again and decided prayerful correction.Lt 269, 1904, par. 3–5
The essential oneness does not erase individuality, for believers share Christ's consciousness and feelings while loving and trusting one another, conformed to the divine image with fellowship with one another belonging with fellowship with God.Lt 25a, 1895, par. 14–17
Heeding means defining Christ in character as He defined God showing goodness mercy and charity in true clean representation by the Spirit as faultless, putting away evil suspicious unbelieving heart with first business to subdue it daily refusing expression leading others to view brethren unkindly.Ms 166, 1907, par. 8–9
Unity in God made visible through love and Bible-shaped lives serves a divided world as convincing evidence of belief that God sent His Son to bring salvation and life, needing no division when self is sanctified.6MR 236.1–3
Those in Christ have Father-Son unity as one family hid with Christ united in Scriptural faith and obedience to commandments practicing the golden rule loving as brethren helping one another even from debt, expressing the gospel as living testimony the Father loves them as His Son magnifying law drawing souls to obedience.Ms 68, 1900, par. 15–19
Unity brings power not yet seen with no friction between lines each occupying its field as complement crowning efforts preparing people for the Son of man's coming when minds and feelings do not rule and change design.RH Nov 12, 1901
Becoming one with Christ includes sharing His work, which teachers must learn in training minds before effectively teaching knowledge of God, as true higher education.FE 430.4
Those who believe become one with Christ losing identity in Him converted to reveal His spirit by diligently searching the Word as leaves of the tree of life gaining knowledge of salvation and learning from Jesus how to work for others set apart to do His earthly work.ST Jul 9, 1902
Fulfilling requires overcoming sin keeping eyes on Christ and learning meekness and humility living in His presence so criticism competing contention give way to unity welcoming new Spirit-suggested plans.RCOC 113.1
God's people are to display unity consistent with sacred truths professed and prophecies fulfilled in the last days in character and actions.1T 262.1
Unity is grounded in Christ's union with the Father with self merged in Christ and Christ in God, connected with display of divine power melting subduing hearts.6T 153.2
The verse describes the close brotherhood God desires for the human family patterned after Father and Son, which angels work to bring about, joined with love courtesy and fruits of righteousness bringing praise to God.Ms 14, 1899, par. 7–9+1
United ministers foster church unity while disunion breaks it into fragments, and when hearts unite the church gains strength showing its importance.Ms 139, 1901, par. 21
Unity grounded in Father and Son witnesses when workers live in humility sincere love and mutual honor, and fails when these are disregarded, shown in meekness submission and love.Lt 103, 1896, par. 9–10+1
Truly converted believers value Christ's prayer above every worldly favor, and conversion transforms character leaving childish self-indulgence for mature faith clinging to Christ the friend of sinners satisfied and happy.Lt 66, 1899, par. 6+1
Christian unity expressed through humility called Nashville leaders to God-shaped harmony by presence, while mere small-group agreement lacking the Spirit and love acting by own wisdom brings evil hindering God's work.Lt 203, 1903, par. 16
Unity with Christ is expressed in faith working through love and purifying the soul, so benevolent compassionate actions lead more to believe, maintained by constant exercise distinguishing Christians by love and obedience taught through renewing grace.STMW10 2.3–3.2+2
Believers united to Christ through sanctification and Christlike love show tender sympathy and continuing love making self-sacrificing efforts to share God's love with those in error.21MR 410.5–411.2
The unity of Christians and churches in God's work under the Spirit's guidance puts into practice being one in God so the world may believe.Ms 67, 1902, par. 18
The Holy Spirit brings unity as members work under Christ their Head encouraging one another in Christlike words and deeds as fruit testifying to the world of redemption.Ms 83, 1903, par. 29
Breaking unity through hostile unchristian conduct is contrary to the prayer and shows no Christlikeness, and it is disregarded when dissension and disorder divide the church.20MR 199.1–3+1
The verse is Christ's prayer and command that followers be one after the pattern of Father in Son coming through vital union with Christ, standing shoulder to shoulder yet fallible, putting away jealousy evil-surmising evil-speaking selfishness self-sufficiency suspicion imagining evil difficulties alienations and false lights by repentance dying to selfishness burying hatred and answering where each stands, expressed in genuine love hindered by jealousy suspicion and faultfinding while Christ intercedes, grounded through different talents without requiring imitation but respecting each in unselfish harmony.Lt 142, 1898, par. 6–9+4
When thus united the cold iron of self is melted surrendering all with conquering faith as in Jacob's struggle, God is present in assemblies, and assembling in faith believers receive comfort hope light and peace from Christ, a mystical spiritual union putting never-fading life in the soul requiring an abiding Christ.Ms 52, 1896, par. 12–14
Oneness with Father and Son comes as Christ is formed within by daily eating the Word as His flesh and blood as blood from food, introducing flesh and blood through obedience making partakers of divine nature living Galatians 2 crucified yet living by faith, daily eaten giving light renewing mind growing into the Head, with vital contact as branch fiber to vine receiving Christ as bread nourishing piety.Ms 66, 1897, par. 18–21
Oneness with Christ belongs to redemption's science found only in the believing soul divested of self through new birth and feeding on Jesus as bread of life, not learned from worldly-wise false science nor understood without divine guidance, requiring teachable childlikeness new ideas and God in all true science, grieving Christ by lack.Ms 96, 1898, par. 3–4
To be one with Christ is the highest honor for youth meaning strictest fidelity moral independence against turning influences, unmoved by baseless assertions, eyesalved to distinguish truth searching the Word standing on Thus saith the Lord, giving no recognition to worldly customs consecrating all to the Saviour under the Spirit.Ms 121, 1898, par. 18–19
Church membership is a pledge to seek this unity denying self sacrificing for the kingdom overcoming hindrances to growth, surrendering self letting Christ reign giving up cherished ideas yielding mind.Ms 56, 1902, par. 37
Keeping unity requires repentance for dishonoring God dying to natural selfishness forever burying hatred and each answering where he stands toward Christ's work, with true penitence confession of backsliding dying to ambition being born again and decided prayerful correction bringing power breaking Satan's spell never alone.Ms 128, 1901, par. 10–12+1
Christian unity includes lasting friendship, and breaking it by publicly denouncing a believer without warning or private appeal violates it revealing unchristian spirit as of Lucifer and Judas.Ms 29, 1897, par. 13–14
Believers share oneness through Christ's obedient life in humanity making the path pleasant walking in His footsteps trusting outcomes and helping others by example even when unclear.20MR 62.2
Oneness after Christ's oneness is a present test of safety standing on the Rock hidden in Christ with sins forgiven clean heart clothed in His righteousness prepared for the relentless storm as heirs and partners, examined now without diverting to long prophecy debates deciding readiness to meet the Lord with guilt borne away.18MR 62.3–63.1+1
The unity must be visible and firm with no disunion appearing, standing shoulder to shoulder pressing together refusing Satan's division especially while the world weakens, pressing together repeatedly refusing to imitate the world destroying confidence weakening influence accusing and reporting against professed Christians as the adversary's work, calling to press as one holy pure.Lt 142, 1898, par. 6–9+4
The verse teaches followers are to be one with one another through unity with Christ and the Father, shown by refusing discord and spreading it, cultivating love, with grace flowing in words and actions revealing Christ's life showing God loves men as His Son, consecrating all to Christ reflecting heaven's order glorifying Jesus.Ms 12, 1899, par. 14–15+2
The verse teaches the closer the union with Christ the closer the mutual union, while variance disaffection selfishness and conceit as fruits of a divided heart open to the enemy work against it with Satan exulting to sow dissension.Ms 146, 1902, par. 18
The verse teaches importance of preserving unity to be one in God with dying to self and receiving the Spirit preparing hearts so Christ may be all in all, honored by God.Ms 16, 1900, par. 30
The verse teaches unity is possible and essential of one mind as Christ with the Father when will accords with God's will humbling self giving Christ first place in everything.Lt 31, 1889, par. 1–3
The verse shows Christ desired unity grounded in love expressed by giving His life keeping them from alienation and strife.Ms 46, 1902, par. 5
The verse shows spiritual union coming only through the Holy Ghost standing the test requiring close fellowship and devotion with others of like faith without neglecting privileges.1MR 218.1
The verse shows believers strengthened through close fellowship sympathy and tender regard excluding self-exaltation with hearts knit as brothers bound up with Jesus.19MR 19.1–2
The verse teaches believers to strive together in God as Father and Son without exalting any human even able speakers directing praise to Jesus whose love strengthens and encourages.Lt 33, 1890, par. 12
The verse shows unity is answered as the Spirit works requiring harmonious submission rather than each striving to be a center, bringing rest peace and joy necessary for enjoying heaven now and eternal blessing.Lt 38, 1897, par. 6
The verse means the world is convinced when Christians are one in Christ through love revealing wondrous power in life as miracle-working grace transforming character until as angels, worked not in human power but in Jesus' name putting on Christ guided controlled by Him, missing where the church refuses His control before a fallen quarrelling world.Lt 126, 1902, par. 7
The verse teaches followers to be one in Him as He and the Father distinct persons united in purpose, sanctified through truth for Christ is truth giving strength to convince the world joining His saving restoring work to union with God.Lt 331, 1905, par. 4–8
The verse shows believers united as Christ is united with the Father brought by love for Jesus as personal Saviour when dissension gives way old passions put away the Spirit cleansing and Christ dwelling within.Ms 37, 1894, par. 25
Christ prayed for unity modeled on Father and Son encouraged by love and respect requiring overcoming indifference and putting away causes of division.Lt 20a, 1888, par. 10
Servants are to be one in fellowship looking to God with eyes on the Leader walking His footsteps not using gifts as own nor shaped by any man trusting God, and then the Spirit works through them as strength and power convincing the world God sent His Son to die for fallen humanity.Ms 158, 1898, par. 20
Believers are to be united as a complete whole cultivated daily in order beauty and harmony consistency without confusion strife discord or emulation through sanctified lips tongue voice and service with illuminated inspired sanctified powers, for truth is a unit, while disunion dishonors God hindering advancement and oneness witnesses.2MR 342.1+1
The prayer is answered when consecration makes oneness real and Christ is glorified in His people, standing where God can use them doing His work bringing heaven's order after divine similitude putting self out of sight as all bought with blood belonging to God consecrated to service.RH Jul 1, 1902
This unity is strengthened as they study Scripture and behold Christ to become like Him with dependence and praise to God not man.RH Oct 16, 1900
The call means binding together in fellowship ceasing criticism working harmoniously, and then God works with and through them while striving for supremacy is incompatible leaving persisters to weakness, lived in tenderness and love completing in Christ.RH Jun 5, 1900+1
Followers are to be one in Christ sharing His sympathy and mission to save from sin, not working against it by drawing apart from believers or joining unbelievers in divisive ways.18MR 237.1–238.2
The prayer offered just before betrayal by wicked Judas is to be read and considered keeping in mind fulfilled prophecy amid strong fearful city crime short time and increasing satanic agencies.Lt 54, 1910, par. 5
Christ prayed for oneness because unity is needed and required, meaning drawing in even cords with the Redeemer and therefore with brethren, not all doing same work but different works blending, bearing credentials God sent His Son for belief with His seal, while disunion variance dissension criticizing aloofness supremacy-seeking and self-sufficiency dishonor God failing to glorify Christ.Lt 55, 1899, par. 2–4
Answering means seeking agreement with meekness love earnest prayer and childlike Bible study willing to give up selfish pride but not truth, while heaven watches treatment of one another and selfish supremacy-struggles grieve the Spirit opposing unity.Lt 25b, 1892, par. 16
The unity is meant to reflect union with God and give evidence God sent His Son displaying glory, joined to sanctification through truth transforming into God's character.Lt 22, 1896, par. 15
The verse teaches love for one another where suspicion and needless separation work against unity while trust and love draw together.Lt 25a, 1895, par. 1–5
The verse teaches seeking harmony after Christ's example puts an end to evil thoughts and speech bitterness and resentment over lack of recognition or special treatment, and to evil speech.Ms 68, 1903, par. 16–18+1
The verse is answered by doing God's will loving and esteeming one another refusing to dwell on slights or look for faults, so unity in heart makes them an example to the unbelieving world and flock.Ms 26, 1889, par. 13
The verse teaches unity is found in God requiring special efforts and deliberate desire to seek harmony by every means fulfilling requirements allowing nothing to prevent it.15MR 26.3–4+3
The verse teaches unity ends Satan's controversy giving spiritual sight to discern danger see as God sees and work as Christ worked sounding clear urgent warning, preventing worldly plans without insight.STBk 119.1+4
The verse teaches oneness in faith sentiment and action united in God where agreement in preaching aids oneness while differing teachings produce divisions.Ms 135, 1901, par. 53–55
The verse teaches unity comes from being one with Christ uniting with one another, with harmony supporting witness while disunion leads the world to conclude they are not of God.6T 139.1–2
The verse teaches unity with God revealed through transformed lives as strongest argument convincing the world God sent His Son as Redeemer, in unselfish loving life not outward signs.TSSW 115.3
The verse makes God visible through lives and work with those having heaven's light knowledge and wisdom revealing its power in whatever position as one with God in Christ.Ms 99, 1902, par. 38
The verse teaches a living union where believers receive grace by faith and bear fruit sharing it accepted in the Beloved with petitions accepted and heavenly cooperation in service.ST Dec 10, 1896
The verse teaches believers are one with Christ expressed in communion and wholehearted love for Him.RH May 30, 1907
The verse teaches redeemed people are to be one as overcomers elevated pure bearing God's likeness and like character.HL 11.6–12.1
The verse teaches God gives opportunity to become one with Christ and God, and those fearing God meditating on His character become more like Christ daily.Lt 61, 1904, par. 1
The verse is entered by beholding the crucified risen Saviour and being changed into His image, while fixing mind on disagreeable representations leaves no room for the Spirit surrounding with evil angels opposing good, whereas elevating ennobling themes and harmonious right principles open heavenly light and unity with heavenly intelligences.Ms 153, 1907, par. 5–6
The verse teaches unity is attainable through the Spirit expressed in love for fellow believers answering the prayer giving evidence the Father sent Him.15MR 87.2
The verse teaches believers may be one through complete faith trust and communion not by defining God as essence or confusing Him with creation.STB 350.3
The verse teaches answering means joining the people God is testing and purifying for final victory, while refusing leads toward unbelief and increasing darkness.4T 231.1
The verse teaches oneness comes through consecration and Christ's Spirit helping others recognize they have been with Jesus.ST Jan 16, 1893
The verse presents prayer that disciples be one so the world may believe which Christians should yearn to answer with divine love, for knowledge or controversial skill without desire love and character is empty.SCE 10.2
The verse teaches coming close avoiding strife and rivalry improving entrusted talents while working in harmony in God as Christ with the Father.Lt 4, 1890, par. 6
The verse teaches gossip discord jealousy evil suspicion covetousness and selfishness oppose Christ's purpose and grieve the Spirit working against unity, while the Spirit's searching power enables peace reflecting Christ's mind.Lt 20, 1899, par. 16–17+1
The verse is a lesson to practice by putting away strife jealousy suspicion and division humbling before God seeking reconciliation with visible Christlike love so unbelievers recognize love and are impressed by truth.Ms 172, 1905, par. 12–14
The verse teaches Christians must learn to dwell together in love and unity now to dwell together hereafter by practicing truth living by God's Word after Christ's example, obtaining that measure of grace enabling it necessary for eternity.Lt 48, 1903, par. 14+1
The verse teaches unity as between Father and Son is to be prayed for and cultivated with tenderness and love as a family born again united by truth cherishing every principle as evidence of unity with the truth-working Spirit refining sanctifying by love.Lt 63, 1902, par. 10
The verse teaches unity expressed in love peace mercy and benevolence with divisions healed as Christ abides and the Spirit renews hearts in His image, revealing God sent Jesus with heavenly credentials for the remnant.5MR 51.1–52.2
The verse teaches harmony sustained through faith glorifies God and Christ and gives church strength which must be earnestly preserved because division and dissension oppose the prayer and serve Satan.Ms 36, 1891, par. 2–6
The verse teaches those who work for God must be united as closely as Father and Son shown first in fellowship putting away unkind criticism drawing together standing shoulder to shoulder fighting the cross's battles through the Spirit's sanctifying power heeding Christ working in harmony.Ms 75a, 1900, par. 11–12
The verse teaches unity is opposed by rivalry jealousy suspicion and self-exaltation, and recognizing Christ within gives higher life making life hidden with Christ as His life sustains the whole.Lt 136, 1900, par. 20–22
The verse teaches Christ seeks to lift all into companionship with Himself formed through contact with suffering and calamity calling out of selfishness developing compassion tenderness and love, deciding others' well-being and one's own destiny fitting for God's courts or by rejection choosing eternal separation.COL 388.3
The verse teaches sacred unity opposing factionalism and supremacy-seeking giving essential instruction for every church to study and apply lived in experience.Ms 11, 1909, par. 11
The verse teaches unity expressed in love harmony patience and Christ's spirit makes faith visible and helps the world believe the Father sent Jesus.2MR 122.3–123.1
The verse teaches oneness grounded in love where Christlike forbearance harmonizes disagreements while envy jealousy rivalry and reproach undermine unity testifying God sent His Son.5MR 371.5–372.1
The verse teaches unity comes as people set aside divisions take Christ's character and work through the Spirit as God's children.9T 187.3–188.1
The verse teaches oneness realized as followers are sanctified through truth and live by Christ's spirit in obedience justice purity and holiness not self-interest throughout the world.2T 126.4
Christ prayed for disciples to be one calling for harmony agreement in teaching and end to divisive controversy over personal ideas, with meekness humility and Christ's love drawing hearts together.Lt 15a, 1890, par. 22–24
Christ prayed for this unity among missionaries where jealousy and rivalry unlike Christ keep workers from being where the Lord can safely bless them.Ms 29, 1891, par. 4–5
Christ's prayer is to be expressed in sanctified love shared commitment to truth and freedom from schisms divisions dissension fault-finding and accusation standing together as brethren under the Spirit, putting away jealousy and evil suspicion putting on Christ walking in light converting souls bringing peace and strength.Lt 77, 1905, par. 4–6+2
Abiding in Christ makes believers one with Him expelling pride and harshness producing sympathy so Christ lives again through them blessing others as light.Ms 60, 1894, par. 24
Believers become one with Christ in God loved as He loves His Son becoming living channels of light and blessing to needy sufferers laborers with God bearing vine clusters as power revealing mercy forgiveness and truth, accepted in the Beloved dispensing blessings shining in love joy peace long-suffering gentleness goodness faith meekness temperance.ST Sep 19, 1895
Followers are to be united through love joined to Christ and the Father receiving God's love in special sense.Ms 141, 1907, par. 1–3
The instructions were given before He left to prepare and strengthen them for coming trials and temptations and to show His love to be remembered in work and councils.Lt 217, 1903, par. 22
The instructions call for Christlike love as greatest gift joining fellowship with God to holiness with whole-being sanctification loving God wholly and neighbor as self, and joining fellowship with one another to walking in light knowing obeying truth treating one another as God's children not claiming fellowship in darkness.Lt 21, 1901, par. 36–37
Disciples are to be one in Christ seeking to see eye to eye while conduct weakening dividing the church fails to answer, without joining opposers at cost of weakening convictions.Lt 1, 1882, par. 13–17
Believers must respect one another as wished to be respected for truth unifies, while feeble efforts dishonor God hindering work giving unbelievers unfavorable impressions preventing conviction.Lt 260, 1906, par. 11
The prayer that followers be one is to be answered as lifework flowing from knowledge fear and love of God as fountain with peace through Christ and grace restoring God's image daily, entered by sanctifying obedience with sanctifying influence on all around.Lt 7, 1886, par. 35–36
Believers become one by living in Him partaking His nature through meditation prayer and doing His will with Christ part of life through faith and continual nourishment.Lt 21, 1880, par. 5–7
Christ's prayer means practical harmony without fault-seeking or separating those to live in peace, with His love leading to oneness and the Spirit as teacher bringing practical love peace and courtesy.Lt 36, 1890, par. 15
This oneness is pursued through holy living patience faith and mutual help even when minds and plans differ keeping distinct place and individuality serving in harmony joined by love seeking the work's good.RH Apr 28, 1904+1
The verse expresses desire that unity grows as they associate and work unselfishly in Christ's service through love and living faith drawing hearts together giving evidence God sent His Son.Ms 46, 1902, par. 6
The verse means unity makes the world recognize their love is not from the world, shown in life rather than announced when the Spirit is in the heart.Ms 143, 1901, par. 91
The verse presents prayer for unity like Father and Son fulfilled as divine and human agencies work together in saving souls toward unity in faith knowledge of the Son and maturity, taking part by submitting keeping souls in His love, cultivated by humility removing selfishness pride in love practicing gentleness meekness with angels working to answer.Lt 32, 1890, par. 1–4+1
The verse shows Christ prayed before trial and crucifixion for unity, and disregarding it grieves the Spirit, so followers must work together rather than criticize find fault judge or condemn.Ms 55, 1903, par. 1
Followers are to be one in mind in harmony by seeking harmony pressing toward light talking faith abiding in Christ keeping love and fear of God, bearing burdens praying encouraging cooperators closing ears to distrust, broken by jealousy selfishness criticism hearsay secret working murmuring disputing and prophesying defeat.Ms 3, 1890, par. 22–25
Being made one requires removing difficulties between brethren and being cleansed of abrupt-accusing conduct so light shines through good works united with Christ.Lt 193, 1903, par. 5–6
Unity through oneness is lived in love by reconciling wills to God loving brethren joined by holy love with united loving influence as evidence God sent His Son.Ms 41, 1890, par. 25–30
Unity is a principle Jewish sects lacked because not converted or sanctified through truth but shaped by self-interest and jealousy.21MR 4.1–2
God's people in every church are to become one in Christ in unity and love rather than selfishly drawing apart, with decided change from desire for recognition supremacy and contention over greatest which Satan uses to hinder taking strength grace and power keeping message from advancing, receiving warnings to save souls working to unity instead of making them contention fighting God despising messages.Ms 173, 1898, par. 2+1
The verse calls disciples to unity modeled on Father and Son to be answered through determined patient efforts overcoming differences working together allowing each freedom in appointed work keeping truth's effect supporting conversion.Lt 3, 1902, par. 3
The verse teaches churches lacking love in spirit and action work against prayer and cannot receive blessing or glorify His name, requiring every effort to cherish love and faith including dealing faithfully.Lt 182, 1898, par. 3–4
The verse teaches unity does not require same gifts but following same Spirit and praying working earnestly for harmony, bringing different temperaments into harmonious service speaking truth in love as evidence of the Father's sending and God's power.6MR 241.4–242.3
The Jewish sects lacked unity because unsanctified, and holding political errors and erroneous principles out of harmony with truth violates God's Word and freedom's spirit as a snare separating from Sabbathkeepers unless converted, while perfect union is needed for strength salvation to meet troublous times and severe conflicts.21MR 4.1–2+1
The verse is Christ's last prayer with and for disciples for confidence love and unity essential for spiritual growth amid ceaseless warfare between good and evil, drawing men through Daniel and Revelation truth to Christ and to one another.Ms 33, 1897, par. 3
Jesus prayed the church be one meaning Christ abiding by faith giving God's presence and love for brethren in family and church, trying to be one seeing eye to eye speaking same words same judgment with no divisions with Christ as strength, laboring for unity cultivating precious love in little probation left without neglecting soul preparation, marking true disciples by love.Lt 9, 1886, par. 12–13+1
The call does not mean honoring those who find fault and exalt themselves as God-led, for they are to receive faithful reproof.Ms 39, 1908, par. 34
The prayer for unity is opposed by suspicion jealousy evil-speaking sarcasm and words damaging fellow workers or branches weakening engagers hindering work.Lt 20a, 1888, par. 14
Believers are to be one with Christ and one another in close loving relation with the Spirit making one expressing unifying Christlike love displaying His character.Ms 24, 1896, par. 15
Followers are to be united in loving God and keeping His law to convince the world God sent His Son to save sinners, bearing love as fruit with distinguishing truths uniting them practicing truth.Lt 116, 1905, par. 18–19
The last prayer is to be answered individually through consecration coming to Jesus believing receiving the Spirit by believing asking refusing to remain unconverted working in harmony spreading truth, following on to know the Lord as morning ever increasing in warmth light and power not fading sunset.Ms 91, 1909, par. 31–32
The prayer is answered when believers are united in heart and purpose including loving God supremely and neighbor as self making room for greater Spirit manifestation.Lt 76, 1894, par. 13–15
God's people will be one when unity prevails requiring dying to self hardest of all sacrificing everything to obtain the reward the fearful miss, and then His stately steppings will be seen and angels behold it.Ms 2, 1852, par. 2
Followers are to be united bound up with Christ in God sharing the Spirit's fellowship bearing witness God sent His Son to save, expressed in heart-mind unity through prayer confession and heart-searching accompanying the Spirit's promise as with disciples.Ms 117, 1903, par. 2–3
The verse teaches believers may live in harmony with Father and Son as they die to self and live to God with Christ dwelling in opened hearts leading others to humble obedience, one in thought kept safe turned from wrong.ST Aug 31, 1915+1
Believers are to be one with God by abiding in Jesus and with Christ in God, and this oneness is a privilege.Lt 13, 1895, par. 6
In light of the verse believers are not to form a separate party with a human leader seeking authority over brethren but blend linking with Christ.Lt 19, 1901, par. 54–55
Believers are called to be one cultivated through unselfish sanctified love sympathy and tender regard without self-exaltation binding and strengthening work.Lt 10, 1897, par. 2–4
Christ's life in the heart makes believers one and leads them to act together.Ms 93a, 1899, par. 20–22
Such unity would have helped them work together and avoid mistakes in carrying out God's work.Lt 27, 1894, par. 20–22
The verse calls the church to unity requiring every power and energy to fulfill God's purpose in God.Lt 36, 1890, par. 25–26
The verse teaches coordinated action answers prayer so efforts are not scattered or wasted.2MR 158.3
The verse teaches disunion self-will and independent action oppose prayer imperiling work, so Christians must seek unity doing God's will carrying Christ's kind courteous spirit from homes into church and councils.Ms 48, 1891, par. 39–42
Followers are to be one with no drawing apart or independence dishonoring truth putting away harsh unfair exacting spirit grieving Christ regarding one another as God's great firm counseling together as laborers with God, with harmony as special evidence of Christ's abiding love brightest witness converting transforming overcoming defects by Christ's power.Lt 270, 1908, par. 6–7
The oneness of Father and Son is the standard and measurement to be sought to the uttermost meaning loyalty true as steel defending brethren looking at own defects ceasing evil thinking and speaking ending bitterness over recognition putting away envy jealousy and unbelief with missionary spirit of truth.Ms 68, 1896, par. 7–8
Love to God and one another binds believers in oneness with the whole in Christ, kept by avoiding first steps to supremacy independence suspicion jealousy and collision learning from the world's discarding love into distrust division and crime as warning not to be deceived.14MR 146.2–147.1
Unity is a sacred bond among co-workers expressed through faithfulness frankness and concern for interests, opposed by party spirit prejudice jealousy suspicion and imagining evil, expressed through love for the redeemed valued by Christ in encouraging words and actions.Lt 20a, 1888, par. 13+1
When self is crucified and Christ abides prejudice suspicion grudges and enmity give way to forgiveness brotherly love shared purpose and fellowship in divine unity patterned on Christ and the Father.Lt 181, 1898, par. 12–13
The verse teaches followers united in God ends controversy giving sight to work as Christ worked.STA 119.1
The verse fulfills God's purpose in height and depth as unmistakable proof God sent His Son while loose lax religion leaves the world confused, holding scattered believers together giving up own way for His on an elevated platform.Ms 58, 1905, par. 14–15
The unity is formed as believers are sanctified by truth and reflects God's character showing God can transform and restore from sin through holy lives and example giving evidence the Father sent Jesus.Lt 135, 1900, par. 15–20
Believers are to live to answer prayer putting away contention dissension and strife, one in God as Father and Son giving evidence of truth.Lt 75, 1905, par. 18+1
The verse is part of the last prayer of Christ recorded in John 17.Lt 142, 1906, par. 4–6
The chapter shows wonderful significance sufficient to sustain courage strengthen faith and keep souls in God's love, calling for truth as in Jesus and faith grasping promises as one's own.Ms 51, 1912, par. 1–2
The verse shows Christ leading out a people bringing them into unity of faith to be one as He with the Father meaning differences of opinion must be yielded to come into union with the body with one mind and judgment.Ms 135, 1901, par. 56+1
The verse teaches believers united with Christ calling for harmony among members pressing together in Him.Ms 12, 1888, par. 11–12
The verse shows Christian fellowship forming character purging selfishness drawing people to Christ the great Center as He one with the Father, answered through working in goodness mercy and love.Ms 167, 1902, par. 29
The verse shows unity grounded in love Christ expressed by giving His life.Ms 46, 1902, par. 5
The verse shows unity without delay by loving as He loved as prescription curing strife.Lt 126, 1902, par. 3–6
The verse teaches oneness through sanctification keeping minds on Christ and truths that matter rather than obscure unimportant distracting dividing ideas, belonging with letting go self holding fast to Christ living out God's Word seeking perfect unity.3MR 29.1–2+1
The verse teaches words and actions fostering suspicion jealousy slander or contempt oppose and hinder fulfillment weakening work giving false impression, while guarding one another's good name serves unity.Lt 20, 1888, par. 13–15
The verse teaches envy strife unkind thoughts evil speaking prejudice and resentment work against unity making the prayer of no effect excluding Christ from the heart.Ms 11, 1888, par. 25–26
The verse teaches believers of different nationalities are to be one in Christ now refusing peculiarities to separate cherishing love and respect to prepare to live together in heaven.Ms 20, 1905, par. 5
The verse teaches unity in home where Christ's presence regenerates ennobles refines steadies and unites in Him continually perfecting household union for God's purposes whose full joy is in heaven.Ms 202, 1903, par. 5
The verse teaches harmony sustained through faith must be preserved because division serves Satan.Ms 36, 1891, par. 2–6
The verse teaches strength comes through union with God through His Son and through unity with one another.Ms 169, 1899, par. 34
The verse teaches Christ's messengers are to be one with Him in work and interests revealing Him to secure people for His kingdom bringing glory to Father and Son.Ms 46, 1903, par. 30
The oneness is meant to make the church a distinct conspicuous witness whose combined influence reveals the gospel and brings conversion without which purpose fails, succeeding through simplicity unity and love.Ms 116, 1894, par. 10–11+1
The verse teaches people may be one with Christ in thought and purpose with Christ dwelling shaping life keeping safe turning from wrong.ST Aug 31, 1915
Unity is not preservation of national personal or preferential differences when they divide but shared character shaped by Christ living within enabling working together with Spirit-given heart-action unity testifying they are God's children.STB 189.4–5
Unity with Christ grows lifelong as people learn meekness overcome temptation and partake of divine nature removing inherited cultivated wrong tendencies becoming power for good with peace leading others to know the Lord.RH Apr 24, 1900
The blessed unity does not deny God's distinct personality but shares it modeled on Father and Son.14MR 216.3–217.1
The verse teaches unity is possible through love in heart and consecration surrendering cherished ideas plans and mind so Christ may reign, requiring meekness humility teachability obedience with purifying faith working by love and earnest prayer, pledged in membership denying self sacrificing overcoming hindrances.Lt 75, 1900, par. 18+2
The verse teaches oneness comes when soul is cleansed from impurity and Christ's likeness placed upon character as cleansed channels communicating heaven's treasures glorifying God winning many to same oneness reflecting praise to God.Ms 114, 1898, par. 7–10
Departing from that spirit comes from meager knowledge keeping from decided Christianity making service less sweet wholesome and blessing impossible hindering work, calling every church to become one not drawing apart changing from recognition-seeking supremacy contention over greatest which Satan uses taking strength grace and power keeping message from advancing.Ms 128, 1901, par. 10–12+1
Believers can be united even when not holding exactly same ideas on every point when hopes center in Jesus and His Spirit fills the soul growing unity through love.15MR 28.1+1
The unity does not require imitating one another but doing appointed work in own capacity respecting others in unselfish harmony through Christ's Spirit with different talents not preventing oneness, filled with His Spirit not quarreling seeking supremacy or ruling.Lt 78, 1894, par. 22+1
The unity preserves individuality while forbidding parties consolidation and arbitrary human ruling power taking God's place, each sensing responsibility under Jesus kept by counseling together bringing ideas in harmony with truth, with the truly converted pressing together in meekness not strife or unwise authority nor controlling as personal property.Lt 196, 1903, par. 17–18+2
The unity is expressed in cooperation blending efforts without interference dissension or conflict with united strength opposing evil aligning wills with God's, kept by counseling together, fostered by acknowledging faults seeking forgiveness directly forgiving injuries and praying together, striving together to be one as Christ with the Father not fostering party spirit.Lt 153, 1901, par. 10+3
Unity comes as believers are filled with Christ's Spirit while Satan seeks to divide them, with Christ working to bring together, through vital union renewing mind dwelling within revealing God's character.Lt 141, 1905, par. 2–3+1
The verse teaches being made one in God with hearts and minds united so they can work together in the given task linking with Christ blending in service.Ms 120, 1902+1
The verse teaches obedience to commandments leads away from accusing toward unity.Ms 116, 1905, par. 18–21
The verse is to be fulfilled by striving earnestly for victory over sin with Christ abiding living in His presence eyes fixed on the Pattern learning meekness putting away quarrels contention strife dissension selfish discourteous criticizing flaw-picking disparaging and first-seeking asking what the Lord would have with no supremacy-striving.ST Sep 19, 1900
The verse teaches unity like apostolic days when believers were of one heart and soul speaking boldly with daily additions, the Spirit's bond of one body Spirit hope Lord faith baptism reached receiving light humbling seeking preparation with manifested power, designed in the first angel's judgment message separating from worldliness arousing to unity experienced in the Advent message hurling denominational barriers shivering creeds abandoning temporal millennium correcting advent views sweeping pride conformity righting wrongs uniting in sweet fellowship proving what doctrine would do for all.GC88 379.1–3
The verse teaches differences must first be met as brethren with Bible in hand prayerfully in Christlike yearning love calmly comparing views convincing from the Word keeping even failure from the world.Lt 77, 1893, par. 14–20
The verse teaches oneness through sanctification showing union through tenderness love and unity turning from self-interest to work for others receiving sharing grace seeking God's presence as strength through the Word's power leading to belief.Ms 182, 1905, par. 21
The verse teaches in that unity God is glorified in believers as in the Son and loves them as the Son, while quibbling trifling and spreading apart especially at earth's close dishonors God opposing His design, with love as credential by which all know disciples with Christ speaking working diffusing light.Ms 7, 1890, par. 6–7
The verse will be seen where truth makes believers more Christlike bringing love into practical life and tender home ties producing visible church unity, for love of truth is love of Christ abundantly brought into life.Lt 17, 1900, par. 2
The verse requires shunning any schism-causing course refusing worldly questions as theme uplifting the Saviour imitating meekness goodness patience and love consecrated as channels.Lt 95, 1899, par. 15–17
The verse teaches unity is lived in practical life cultivated through Christ's peace inspired by truth and sustained by righteousness.15MR 299.2–300.2
Receiving Christ by faith makes one with God through heart reception not mere intellect open to every soul accepting Him, changing to tender compassionate humble contrite requiring meekness humility teachability obedience with purifying faith, all receiving His Spirit becoming God's children by His grace and power.Ms 117, 1902, par. 6+3
Union with Christ is mystical spiritual union putting never-fading unfailing life in the soul requiring an abiding Christ, proving the message for the world judges by fruit, broken by self-love indulgence and ambition, kept by weaving Christ into plans making self less quieting human voices letting Christ preside as counsellor so truth triumphs, melting cold iron of self surrendering with conquering faith bringing God's presence with comfort hope light and peace in assemblies, eternal in His love.Lt 22, 1894, par. 36+2
The world judges truth by fruit so weaving Christ into plans and letting Him preside causes truth to triumph over worldly ties following Christ not the world's spirit.Ms 116, 1894, par. 12–13+1
Being one with Christ places believers as one with Him sharing His glory expressed in faithful service showing how to live forming approved character.Ms 142, 1906, par. 29–30+1
The verse teaches followers are to be one in Him reflected in working together in harmony and order obeying His commands joined to salvation.Ms 30, 1901, par. 11–12
The prayer was prayed just before leaving for Gethsemane's struggle showing high value on humans purchased at His life's sacrifice requiring careful treatment not wounding bruising but forbearance patience and love, humbling to respect love and care not contempt indifference or oppression.18MR 148.3–4+2
The verse teaches oneness grounded in life in Him shown in loving patience harmonious action and freedom from criticism selfishness contention and strife sought by keeping Christ before them learning meekness.Lt 65, 1900, par. 27–32
Oneness comes naturally when each loves God supremely and neighbor as self with no forced effort closing ears to injurious reports refusing reproach cherishing love as one family bearing divine credentials testifying God sent His Son acknowledging Christ's divinity.11MR 266.2+1
Members are not to antagonize but live in harmony as Christ's body each with distinctive place as hand head ear eye limbs joined in sympathy suffering together with Christlikeness blending virtues into symmetrical whole.Lt 109, 1893, par. 27
The verse teaches seeking harmony with brethren puts an end to evil speech.Lt 97, 1896, par. 45–50
The verse teaches disregard gives the world occasion to doubt putting anti-believer speeches about disunion in unbelievers' mouths bringing greater guilt on the enlightened, requiring repentance redeeming time studying answering seeking its spirit practicing daily at home family and church ending dissensions with prevailing love to Jesus and one another.Lt 30a, 1892, par. 21–23
The verse teaches unity with God revealed through transformed lives as strongest argument.TSSW 115.3
The verse teaches self-denial tenderness sympathy and love gives evidence of elevating faith as branches joined to the vine, shown in love mercy kindness and courtesy.5MR 6.2+1
The verse teaches oneness possible for victorious overcomers through union with Him revealed by His human facing of temptation.SSP 25.2
The verse teaches those receiving Christ by faith believing God sent Him become one and receive everlasting life.ST Oct 1, 1896
The verse teaches believers are to be one in spirit thought and aim with Christ living in heart keeping safe from surrounding evil.RH Nov 11, 1915
The verse teaches answering means joining people God is purifying while refusing leads to darkness.4T 231.1
The verse teaches acting as one blending in perfect union as living active missionary agency moved by the Spirit consecrating all with every addition one more agency is a miracle the cross accomplishes for an unbelieving world so the world may believe.Ms 147, 1902, par. 16
The verse teaches unity opposed by rivalry requiring harmony recognizing Christ within.Lt 136, 1900, par. 20–22
The verse teaches Christ seeks to lift all into companionship requiring holiness shown in mercy truth kindness forgiveness and helping sufferers with richest blessings awaiting.Ms 167, 1898, par. 19–20
The verse teaches unity in God applies to bringing medical missionary and evangelical work together as gospel not separated but connected with church and ministry bearing witness as people see good recognize genuineness and support.STB 255.3+2
The verse teaches believers may live in harmony as they die to self with opened hearts.3T 542.3–543.1
The verse teaches practical humility brotherly love courtesy and mutual help drawing closely under the Spirit preparing to withstand coming test while self-exaltation places in Satan's power exposing to deception.CEv 25.1–2
The verse teaches unity grounded in relationship witnesses when believers cherish His Spirit showing love kindness patience and care exerting strong influence on unbelievers.RH Feb 25, 1904
The verse teaches becoming one by surrendering all leads Christ to use the person to His glory giving peace.Lt 201, 1908, par. 1–3
The verse teaches unity patterned on Father-Son joined with righteousness love courtesy and fruits bringing praise and glory to God.Ms 55, 1903, par. 8
The verse teaches unity and love necessary within families where contrary actions work against the message.Lt 33, 1906, par. 6–7
Christ desires believers one in work joining strength united with strength working with fellow laborers rather than seeking advantage or weakening another part.Lt 65, 1900, par. 16–20
Answering in solemn work requires giving up liberty to do as one pleases and independent judgment walking humbly refusing to make oneself conscience demanding others follow leaving open usefulness doors pride would close.Lt 19, 1901, par. 37–38
The verse teaches obeying law linked with answering.Ms 68, 1903
The verse teaches unity to convince world giving evidence of divine message expressed in love, proving by fruit with self made less and Christ presiding so truth triumphs, proclaiming powerfully in Nashville by nearness and pressing together impressing outsiders, hindered by jealousy suspicion and faultfinding while Christ intercedes, as living vine connection bearing glorifying fruit with purification, as keynote harmonizing especially publishing refusing discord lest division lose souls laboring to convince men Christ places man to partake divine nature.Lt 98, 1896, par. 23–25+4
Followers are one because one with Christ in Spirit in union satanic powers cannot break working together without discordant opinions as taught by God.Ms 176, 1899, par. 22
Believers become one by giving fully and practicing His words in simplicity displaying pure principles in meekness.15MR 58.3–4
The verse teaches unity of churches under Spirit puts into practice being one so world may believe.Ms 67, 1902, par. 18
The prayer is disregarded when dissension and disorder divide the church.20MR 199.1–3
Unity reflecting Father-Son requires putting away evil suspicion and discord working together with one purpose for salvation as witness and safeguard in last days.Ms 149, 1903, par. 6–8
Members are to unite abilities putting away jealousy and differences seeking unity strengthening work and glorifying God.Lt 76, 1911, par. 5–6
The verse teaches unity is expressed in love for God and peace with divisions healed as Christ abides.5MR 51.1–52.2
The verse teaches unity in God even while differing joined to humility.Lt 5, 1898, par. 30–31
The verse teaches unity patterned after Father and Son cultivated by mutual confidence.Ms 129, 1901, par. 24–26
Oneness regardless of peculiarities forbids judging requiring self-examination pressing to light talking faith putting away error correcting evils with united energy.Ms 6, 1892, par. 12–14
Believers are to be one with Christ and each other requiring kindness love and confidence putting away Satan-prompted thoughts and death of self without which they cannot be one.Ms 41, 1894, par. 50
Fulfillment requires converting power and anointing to discern Christ's value and follow His compassion in goodness sympathy dealing with sufferers lest wounding leave souls to perish.Ms 38, 1895, par. 24–25
The prayer should guide daily attitudes by refusing retaliation dislike suspicion and treating others with patience kindness forbearance.Lt 92, 1895, par. 1–4+1
Answering means yielding will in obedience maintaining peace and harmony while holding fast to divine truth with humility fairness forgiveness and care not to pursue own plans at others' cost.Ms 11, 1888, par. 27–28+1
Unity does not erase individuality for believers retain distinct characters as differing branches of one vine bearing glorifying valuable fruit, with diversity within unity surrendering self bringing thoughts to obedience growing into His character representing Him.Ms 204, 1903, par. 2–3+1
The unity calls for harmonizing pressing together not letting one judgment control cultivated through meekness continually learning from Him.Lt 73, 1904, par. 6
Being a child means being one with Christ expressed in self-sacrificing love blessing the perishing sharing what God gave communicating to others.Lt 10, 1897, par. 7–8
To be one with Christ believers must be one with each other for disunity and conflict work against unity weakening witness the Father sent Christ.Ms 64, 1898, par. 24–25
Christ who died to cleanse from sin and enable commandment-keeping wants believers meeting working harmoniously one in faith bound up with God one with Christ as Christ with the Father.Lt 76, 1899, par. 8
Union is only safety in last days, and those hating one another fighting one another more than Satan give him reason to claim no threat pointing to churches fearless.Ms 147, 1902, par. 10
The verse calls for complete perfect oneness especially with preachers receiving impress from God alone working in His lines receiving no unfitting human lessons requiring daily learning in Christ's school from the Teacher since human not divine influences make unsafe.Lt 16, 1894, par. 3
Those receiving sacrifice gain clean heart and communion making Father known.Ms 11, 1902, par. 10
The unity is not demand to agree on minor uncertain points but preserve unity in fundamental truth as one body complete in Christ conformed to His image, avoiding non-vital disputes giving evidence God sent Jesus leading unbelievers to receive truth.Lt 7, 1891, par. 6–11
The verse teaches words fostering suspicion hinder fulfillment while guarding good name serves unity.Lt 20, 1888, par. 13–15
The prayer gives instruction and consolation for harmony in faith and practice.14MR 175.2–3
The verse belongs to appeal last-day seekers are to study carefully clinging to Christ for power to become God's children gaining victory in purity and holiness standing united in faith keeping the prayer before the church.Ms 182, 1905, par. 16+1
The verse shows God's purpose that people become Christlike leaving no excuse for sin, made possible with discerning minds distinguishing good and evil with all power given to believers trusting God as strength and grace to communicate to receivers, calling to choose right refuse worldly patterning keep character pure for future life.Lt 142, 1902, par. 7–8
The verse teaches drawing near individually brings believers near to one another.Ms 7, 1890, par. 6–7+1
The verse teaches unity ends controversy enabling watchmen to warn clearly urgently with clearer sight preventing worldly plans.Lt 92, 1891, par. 8
The verse teaches unity comes as self is surrendered and Christ revealed shining as witness exemplifying godliness in thought word and action.Ms 102, 1902, par. 10
Faith leads to harmonious action expressing faith in Christ in love and unity produced by the Spirit as convincing witness God sent His Son with saving grace for all.RH Sep 23, 1909
That unity is to be witness that believers are disciples obeying truth in God as Father and Christ, joined with love recognized by the world with the Father's sending, of faith and truth reaching every age through the disciples' word, object of sanctification reflecting Father and Son, in fellowship peace harmony and love convincing evidence while dissension disgusts confirming rejection dishonoring God.5T 488.3+4
The prayer joins finite humanity to infinite God embracing with human arm while reaching throne with divine uniting earth to heaven across earth comforting instructing before departure.3SP 93.2+3
The Holy Spirit binds whole person body soul and spirit to Christ so human nature is united with His like vine and branches drawing nourishment bearing fruit remaining many branches, through redemption taking humanity sharing divine-human life obeying commandments partaking divine nature complete in Christ, resulting from consecration placing whole being on His side obeying truth with faith working by love not secured by human methods against self-centered spirit.ST Mar 3, 1898+2
Those truly joined are controlled by one Spirit stamped with same image though speech manner and expression may differ, knit in sanctification heaven-born love by infinite sacrifice exchanging selfish sinful heart partaking divine nature with no vain glory or independent self quarrel ceasing giving evidence of true conversion, requiring purity then unity and perfection of earthly-tested character with new heart highest desire loving as brothers.STB 388.1+2
The prayer will finally be answered with Spirit given in rich constant supply making people witnesses displaying God's love fully through the church with saving power.RCNBP 7.3
Christ's messengers sharing His interests revealing Him for Father's and His glory become heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ to immortal inheritance, answered when one with Christ and Father in holy fellowship rejecting dissension loving honoring patiently caring.CEv 34.1+1
Believers bear witness when they obey surrender will let character be shaped and work without conflict among varied dispositions, wherever scattered giving up own way for God's, believed and lived bound by Christ's love brought only by the Spirit sanctifying, requiring oneness before growth and power are given preserving the church by covenant obedience and mutual strengthening.8T 243.1+4
Christ's sacrifice saves bringing into unity requiring willingness to sacrifice and give up personal ways and wishes to preserve it, pursued continually in cooperation not petty criticism with love esteeming others above self daily hourly, calling followers to make sacrifices as God gave His Son illustrating teaching in peaceful harmonious one-body life.ST May 24, 1883+4
Unity forbids pressing opposing views independently without regard to brethren claiming right to peculiar views pressing them believing talking as one pleases, but brings together onto platform of commandments and faith of Jesus through diverse gifts and governments disciplining to unity of faith in harmony like Him and the Father.CET 201.2+1
It requires tender love affection freedom from jealousy criticism and self-uplifting, dealing directly forgiving praying together laboring in love consulting submitting drawn by Christ's love not estranged, loving working together sharing gifts unselfishly helping rather than pursuing own interests turning supporting overcoming divisions with persevering faith giving strength preparing for God's family.Lt 110, 1900, par. 12–13+4
It is practiced through counsel shared purpose and cooperation using different talents gifts and capabilities unselfishly uplifting Christ benefiting all feeling need helping uniting forces overcoming self-exaltation jealousy envy and evil surmising with individual progress determining church strength, without single central control.ST Sep 19, 1900+1
Setting apart in prideful independence contradicts prayer while pressing together in love having more of Christ's mind less of self is of God, whereas drawing away dissatisfaction dissension Phariseeism self-righteousness passion and prejudice when others miss human measure stumbles blocking growth to full stature requiring crucified self striving for fullness, and letting love die accepting accusations serves sin.ST Oct 23, 1879+2
Disunion among proclaimers of last mercy message dishonors God hindering work, and those loving God keeping commandments must press together cultivating powers daily as complete whole before growth and power are given, witnessing wherever scattered reconciling world to heaven preserving the church.8T 174.3+2
Spiritual prosperity depends on unity and disregarding instructions brings discord alienation and scattering from Christ, opposed by bitterness perverse tempers bringing weakness sorrow and discouragement against the prayer, while drawing apart serves the enemy.6T 151.2+2
The chapter is full of breadth mercy and love ready for the humble obedient to be lived out receiving Christ's spirit transformed in character.Ms 80, 1912, par. 7–9
The verse teaches unity must not come at cost of any principle of truth with God's Word as safe rule sanctifying consistently, as sign of obeying truth and discipleship even when scattered closely united with unselfish courtesy witnessing while strife dishonors Father and Son, existing in proportion to illumination and sanctification harmonizing understanding judgment and confidence with peace believing speaking same things glorifying God as after resurrection settling Gentile admission perfectly joined always the Spirit's fruit.ST May 12, 1881+2
God's love leads to obeying law and showing Christ's character so unbelievers may be convicted and converted, lived by loving God supremely loving others as self showing forgiveness sympathy and love joining humanity to divine power loving with His love, made visible through transformed lives making character and glory known with duty to love bringing peace ennobling while neglect hinders.ST Mar 3, 1898+2
The verse teaches coordinated action so efforts are not scattered.2MR 158.3
The prayer serves as help in emergency for those repenting and seeking Spirit's power.Ms 4, 1904, par. 12–14
The verse teaches oneness through consecration and Spirit helping others recognize they have been with Jesus.ST Jan 16, 1893
The verse is pursued through humility and cooperation.STB 261.1
The verse teaches unity in doctrine without following own judgment disregarding brethren.STB 473.1+2
Unity among followers is necessary reflecting Father and Son as powerful evidence preserved by surrendering self accepting church judgment restraint and discipline not placing personal judgment above united voice or opposing it, while self-assertion independence and division lead to confusion, strengthening witness while dissensions dishonor requiring surrendered judgment to authority.4T 19.2+3
The oneness reflects Father and Christ as witness longing belonging to genuine life requiring divine love gentleness and meekness not mere knowledge or argument.FE 240.1
The prayer is answered through diverse gifts and ways under same Spirit in kindness and faithful loving service enabling world to recognize disciples.GW 483.1–2
Christian unity comes from dependence on God and the Spirit filling with unselfish love bearing witness God sent Son to save sinners.GW 485.1
Followers united as Father and Christ are grounded in God not human sophistry or wrongdoing seeking light carrying presence.RH Jun 29, 1905
Disciples' life in Christ with revealed grace and rectitude leads world to believe as convincing witness.RH May 18, 1905
Being one with Christ is aim with renewed heart repentance confession forgiveness changed loves and wholehearted devotion patterned on His unity.STBk 66.1
Believers may be one sharing close unity through faith and trust in God's presence and power.MWISDAP 7.3
Believers' unity grounded in oneness maintained through faith working by love purifying soul in compassionate service and obedience distinguishing Christians taught renewing grace leading more to believe.STMW10 2.3–3.2+1
Believers united to Him receive God's love as members of body with Vine nourishing branches producing gratitude freeing from weakness pride vanity selfishness and deformity.CE 75.2
The unity applies to preserving harmony by obeying Scripture.5T 248.1
Believers are to be one fostered by humility submission and obedience excluding striving to be first fault-finding and dissension, humbling setting aside ambition making room for others shaping fellowship with tenderness.STB 67.2–68.1+1
Unity bears witness God sent Son exemplified in physician and minister working and counseling together in harmony in shared work though different roles.7T 111.2–3
Followers are to be united lived through selflessness helping one another bringing Christ into everyday duties seeking what pleases Him according to God's will honoring God showing what Christianity accomplishes convincing the world God sent Christ.RH Jan 27, 1903
The prayer is to be lived in practical love humility mutual help and harmony joined in spirit under the Spirit without self-exaltation preparing to stand through coming test upon the world.RH Jan 22, 1901
Satan works to break unity through deception criticism condemnation and falsehood stirring them so church may reject sent message accepting false claims.DTCP 5.1+1
Christian unity preserves church reflected in homes where peace abides.RH Jan 6, 1903
The verse teaches believers are to be one with Christ in spirit with Christ living in heart keeping safe.RH Nov 11, 1915
The prayer is unheeded when ambition and nation-confusing spirit produce dissension disorder and strife.4MR 152.1–2
Disciples are to be one reflecting Father-Son unity as Spirit glorifies Christ so love is seen becoming like Christ.Ms 151, 1906, par. 24
Believers become one as they respond to God's will refusing small differences loving as Christ loved forgiving as forgiven.Ms 12, 1891, par. 31
Believers are united through love that filled Christ's heart putting away self-worship drawn by divine love so world recognizes God's power as strength and helper of commandment-keepers.Ms 95, 1903, par. 18
Unity is pursued through humility wisdom and forbearance shown in confessing shortcomings reconciling and working together in gratitude.Lt 128, 1906, par. 3–6
Unity is obedience required for heaven with Christ's Spirit uniting in proper order under divine head blending in harmony receiving power joy and influence, voiding profession without it with none entering failing to respect family-binding principles loving one another.Ms 97, 1901, par. 19–21
Church unity is preserved by respecting authority discipline and decisions putting welfare ahead of personal judgment surrendering self submitting judgment, for division dishonors Christ while union gives strength necessary to God's work as powerful evidence.ST Apr 1, 1913+1
All believers equally dependent with no greater claim are to work in perfect harmony bearing convincing witness God sent His Son, so hurting destroying repeating reports as charges discouraging hindering by cruel methods violates it.Ms 167, 1902, par. 11–12
Unity should be sought by refraining from criticism and treating kindly.Ms 120, 1902, par. 19–21
Disciples are united through belief in truth as evidence taught by Christ promoting health with peace under the Spirit as bodily harmony promotes physical health.Lt 43, 1904, par. 10–11
The lesson applies to Seventh-day Adventists in institutions where spiritual unity and harmonious cooperation correctly represent truth reflecting Father and Son to lead belief the Father sent Jesus.Ms 26, 1902, par. 18
Answering means using influence to strengthen encourage draw together and build up in Christ's Spirit.Ms 172, 1905, par. 7–8
Being one with Christ is genuine conversion leaving childish self-indulgence for mature satisfied happy faith clinging to Christ the sinner's friend.Lt 66, 1899, par. 6
The verse teaches followers united in God ends controversy giving sight.STA 119.1
The verse calls for pressing together in purity rather than conforming to transgressors.LSEGW 330.1–2+1
The verse teaches unity in doctrine not independent judgments.GW92 443.3+1
The verse teaches oneness in faith where agreement aids oneness.Ms 135, 1901, par. 53–55
The verse teaches unity from being one with Christ.6T 139.1–2
The verse teaches Christians united can influence world.9T 221.1
The verse teaches unity with God revealed through transformed lives.TSSW 115.3
The verse is shown in self-denial giving evidence of elevating faith.5MR 6.2+1
The verse makes God visible through lives.Ms 99, 1902, par. 38
The verse teaches oneness possible for overcomers.SSP 25.2
The verse teaches receiving Christ brings everlasting life.ST Oct 1, 1896
The verse teaches living union sharing grace.ST Dec 10, 1896
The verse teaches becoming one by receiving Christ living by faith.DA 389.4–5
The verse teaches believers one expressed in communion.RH May 30, 1907
The verse teaches redeemed one as overcomers.HL 11.6–12.1
The verse teaches opportunity to become one meditating on character.Lt 61, 1904, par. 1
The verse is entered by beholding Saviour.Ms 153, 1907, par. 5–6
The verse teaches unity rooted in God as witness.9T 146.3
The verse teaches unity attainable through Spirit.15MR 87.2
The verse teaches complete faith not defining God as essence.STB 350.3
The verse teaches disciples united as life to be learned.STB 388.2
The verse teaches answering means joining tested people.4T 231.1
The verse calls to examine oneness.STOM 52.2+1
The verse presents prayer Christians should yearn to answer.SCE 10.2
The verse is pursued through humility.STB 261.1
The verse teaches united church as missionary agency carrying redemption under the Spirit each taking place bearing responsibility advancing cause while conformity hinders.RH Mar 19, 1908
The verse teaches acting as one is miracle of cross.Ms 147, 1902, par. 16
The verse teaches being made one to work together.Ms 120, 1902+1
The verse teaches obedience preserves union.ST Jan 25, 1883
The verse teaches obedience leads from accusing to unity.Ms 116, 1905, par. 18–21
The verse is to be fulfilled by striving for victory.ST Sep 19, 1900
The verse teaches oneness enables seeing Christ.RH Jul 15, 1909
The verse teaches unity like apostolic days.GC88 379.1–3
The verse shows importance of harmony in final crisis resisting division building work with Bible as guide as opposing forces unite against witnesses and adversary seeks to divide upholders.7T 182.2
The verse teaches minister close to Christ leads others holier.Ms 2, 1883, par. 19–20
The verse teaches oneness bought by cross.Lt 77, 1893, par. 14–20
The verse teaches differences met as brethren.Lt 77, 1893, par. 14–20
The verse teaches peace cultivated against error not one another.Lt 77, 1893, par. 14–20
The verse teaches oneness through sanctification showing tenderness.Ms 182, 1905, par. 21
The verse teaches oneness through Christ dwelling ending rivalry.1MR 385.2
The verse teaches oneness through sanctification keeping minds on Christ.3MR 29.1–2+1
The verse teaches unity heavenborn not worldly consolidation bringing fellowship with Christ and angels as sacred privilege.Lt 67, 1903, par. 1–2+1
The verse teaches drawing near to God brings near to one another.Ms 7, 1890, par. 6–7+1
The verse teaches in unity God loves them as Son.Ms 7, 1890, par. 6–7
The verse teaches unity even while differing joined to humility.Lt 5, 1898, par. 30–31
The verse will be seen where truth makes Christlike.Lt 17, 1900, par. 2
The verse teaches Christ is Center binding man to God.Lt 95, 1899, par. 15–17
The verse requires shunning schism imitating meekness.Lt 95, 1899, par. 15–17
The verse teaches strength through union.Ms 169, 1899, par. 34
The verse teaches unity cultivated by mutual confidence.Ms 129, 1901, par. 24–26
The verse teaches messengers one revealing Him.Ms 46, 1903, par. 30
The oneness makes church distinct witness.Ms 116, 1894, par. 10–11+1
The oneness means harmony reached by fixing eyes on Jesus.Ms 39, 1908, par. 32
Oneness forbids judging requiring self-examination.Ms 6, 1892, par. 12–14
The prayer answered when coming to Scriptures subdued.12MR 187.1+1
Unity essential church must press together.Ms 139, 1901, par. 6+1
Believers to be one requiring kindness.Ms 41, 1894, par. 50
Oneness fulfilled when actions changed.Ms 38, 1895, par. 24–25
Fulfillment requires converting power.Ms 38, 1895, par. 24–25
Prayer guides daily attitudes refusing retaliation.Lt 92, 1895, par. 1–4
Answering means yielding will maintaining peace.Ms 11, 1888, par. 27–28+1
Converted people one representing character.Lt 97, 1896, par. 61–63
Harmony witness requiring submission.Ms 149, 1903, par. 13–16
Unity does not erase individuality.Ms 204, 1903, par. 2–3+1
Unity seen in Sabbath believers united in all important points speaking same things while opposers divided tearing down alike refusing Sabbath.Ms 5, 1851, par. 3–5
God's people unit comparing notes teachably.Ms 39, 1896, par. 9
Unity calls for harmonizing through meekness.Lt 73, 1904, par. 6
Mere nearness and outward association do not create oneness, for Judas as near as now remained outside sport of temptation in same danger unless association becomes oneness cherishing improving every advantage training all powers by given grace against Satan's contention with growing passions.Ms 64, 1897, par. 13
Being child means one expressed in love.Lt 10, 1897, par. 7–8
People can be one because He endured temptation.Lt 309, 1905, par. 14+1
Sacrifice makes oneness possible.Lt 135, 1897, par. 20
Drawing near joins minds in fellowship.17MR 290.3–5
To be one must be one with each other.Ms 64, 1898, par. 24–25
Christ wants harmonious bound with God.Lt 76, 1899, par. 8
Answering is business making strong.Lt 21, 1886, par. 23
Union only safety in last days.Ms 147, 1902, par. 10
Acknowledging Redeemer makes one.Lt 190, 1907, par. 11
Verse calls for complete oneness with preachers.Lt 16, 1894, par. 3
Higher education is unity with Jesus.Ms 5, 1909, par. 18–19
Receiving sacrifice gains clean heart.Ms 11, 1902, par. 10
Striving to answer makes light.9MR 339.2
Family love displays law as brothers and sisters, and acting as sinners without principles needs conversion failing to witness.Ms 67, 1907, par. 15
Becoming one through Christ becoming one with humanity by pure holy grace.Ms 108, 1905, par. 8–10
Purpose reflected when revealing transforming grace growing in knowledge usefulness and cheerful service testifying Christ saves from sin recognized by world.Ms 27a, 1900, par. 21
Answering requires putting away jealousy and evil suspicion living in Christ not fretting over self helping world believe.Lt 119, 1900, par. 19
Unity means cemented interests.Lt 21, 1886, par. 3–4
Unity not demand on minor points.Lt 7, 1891, par. 6–11
Unity shown in patience freedom from criticism.Lt 65, 1900, par. 27–32
United represent church of firstborn.Ms 162, 1902, par. 6
Oneness comes when loving supremely.11MR 266.2+1
Members not antagonize as body.Lt 109, 1893, par. 27
Oneness requires unifying into truth.Lt 165, 1904, par. 17–18
Believers one abiding privilege.Lt 13, 1895, par. 6
Prayer help in emergency.Ms 4, 1904, par. 12–14
Oneness made possible laying aside royal robe and crown clothing divinity with humanity placing on vantage ground partaking divine nature sanctified purified ennobled holding continual communion receiving comfort hope and courage with great possibilities.Lt 219, 1904, par. 3–4
Closeness hides self in Christ.Lt 100, 1897, par. 10–12
Prayer outlines privilege calling to watch.14MR 220.5
Not form separate party.Lt 19, 1901, par. 54–55
One not shaped by world.Lt 28, 1888, par. 36
Called to be one through love.Lt 10, 1897, par. 2–4
Life makes one acting together.Ms 93a, 1899, par. 20–22
Brethren one counseling under equal control with no Jerusalem centers kingly power or tying by contracts to Battle Creek, building up keeping same principles refusing to treat any branch as vastly more important.12MR 66.2–3
Unity would avoid mistakes.Lt 27, 1894, par. 20–22
Unity shown despite talents.6MR 232.2–233.1
Testimony convicts while dissension obstinacy and self-worship spoil weakening gospel power, while united testimony to Bible truth convicts converts.Ms 9, 1906, par. 18
Verse calls all to be one seeking now placing where possible so salvation is seen, walking working in perfect unity hearts bound in love on Christ's word with His name as watchword example as badge giving strength carrying credentials allowing nothing to divide through superstition theories false doctrine or criticism of tested doctrines, expressed in church with different gifts brought by same Spirit sought thoughtfully willingly, in concerted action respecting roles.Lt 161, 1904, par. 14+4
Oneness convinces world Father sent unheeded when ambition produces strife, requiring unit pulling one direction watchful prayerful persevering to warfare's end as spectacle to world angels and men broken by self-will impulse envy surmising faultfinding accusing independent judgment bold assertions questioning suspicion disunion thinking to serve clogging worrying confusing perplexing needing defect-seeing repentance restraint foregoing preferences with caution selecting school and church responsibilities, carrying bestowed advantages of visitation Satan hides by discord over littles presenting opposite, calling influence to harmonize especially publishing refusing discord lest division lose souls.4MR 152.1–2+4
Oneness through more faith believing unto salvation coming in full surrender full assurance God will make Christlike revealing Him ending fitful haphazard work.Lt 153, 1902, par. 30
Oneness sought now salvation seen.Lt 161, 1904, par. 14
All must walk in unity on Christ's word.Ms 200, 1898, par. 5–6
Unity expressed in different gifts by Spirit.ST Oct 20, 1898
Concerted action answers prayer.Lt 55, 1888, par. 1–6
Established unity opposes changes suiting personal progress ideas.Lt 32a, 1892, par. 15–16
Prayer unheeded when ambition produces strife.4MR 152.1–2
Disciples one reflecting unity Spirit glorifies.Ms 151, 1906, par. 24
Church must be unit pulling one direction.Lt 11b, 1886, par. 7–9
Become one responding to will.Ms 12, 1891, par. 31
United through love filled Christ's heart.Ms 95, 1903, par. 18
Division prejudice and resistance oppose being one grieving Christ who died.Lt 25b, 1892, par. 5
Oneness carries advantages Satan hides.Ms 1, 1903, par. 12
Unity pursued through humility confessing.Lt 128, 1906, par. 3–6
Unity obedience required for heaven.Ms 97, 1901, par. 19–21
Unity includes friendship breaking by denouncing violates.Ms 29, 1897, par. 13–14
Preserved by respecting authority.ST Apr 1, 1913+1
Equally dependent work in harmony.Ms 167, 1902, par. 11–12
Sought by refraining criticism.Ms 120, 1902, par. 19–21
United through belief promoting health.Lt 43, 1904, par. 10–11
Unity source of strength working with Him not independent plans against purpose.Lt 92, 1900, par. 35–36
One with no independence counseling together.Lt 270, 1908, par. 6–7
Applies to institutions cooperation represents truth.Ms 26, 1902, par. 18
Standard loyalty defending brethren.Ms 68, 1896, par. 7–8
Using influence to build up.Ms 172, 1905, par. 7–8
Love binds in oneness avoiding supremacy.14MR 146.2–147.1
Genuine conversion leaves childish things.Lt 66, 1899, par. 6
Sacred bond opposed by party spirit.Lt 20a, 1888, par. 13+1
Self crucified gives fellowship.Lt 181, 1898, par. 12–13
Essential oneness shares consciousness.Lt 25a, 1895, par. 14–17
Oneness proof world reads while disunion concludes not of God coming first to be one with each other to be one with Christ, divided by temperament passion collision Satan uses in loud committee board and public opposition to reform, with deceived possibly returning discerning servers.20MR 319.5–6
Heeding means defining Christ putting away suspicion.Ms 166, 1907, par. 8–9
Envy and supremacy-strife contrary live in peace unity and love.Ms 6, 1892, par. 4–7
United reveal in words affections and character by Spirit making church light glorifying God.Ms 16, 1901, par. 17
Seen when selfishness rivalry and supremacy-strife gone sanctified with evident love accompanying latter rain, while discounting others to promote superiority lacks blessable character.1MR 178.1
Made visible through love as evidence.6MR 236.1–3
Practiced by counseling building up not human ruling power.Ms 156b, 1901, par. 17–19
Answered as live in love testifying having been with Jesus drawing together in persecution.Lt 36, 1895, par. 10–12
One in mind seeking harmony.Ms 3, 1890, par. 22–25
Made one removing difficulties.Lt 193, 1903, par. 5–6
Truth brings unity.5MR 371.4
Lived in love reconciling wills.Ms 41, 1890, par. 25–30
In Christ family hid united in faith.Ms 68, 1900, par. 15–19
Ends controversy giving sight.Lt 92, 1891, par. 8
United can move world.Ms 77, 1903, par. 25
Comes from Jesus dwelling corresponding.Ms 82, 1886, par. 3–4
Seeks to lift into companionship requiring holiness.Ms 167, 1898, par. 19–20
Being child lived through love.19MR 21.1
Brings power with no friction.RH Nov 12, 1901
Includes sharing work teachers learn.FE 430.4
Applies bringing medical and ministry together.STB 255.3+2
Become one losing identity searching Word.ST Jul 9, 1902
May be one in thought dwelling safe.ST Aug 31, 1915
Not preservation of differences but shared character.STB 189.4–5
May live in harmony dying to self.3T 542.3–543.1
Fulfilling requires overcoming criticism.RCOC 113.1
Connects with sacrifice victory.RH Aug 6, 1914
Practical humility preparing for test.CEv 25.1–2
Display consistent with truths.1T 262.1
Grounded with self merged display power.6T 153.2
Grows lifelong learning meekness.RH Apr 24, 1900
Grounded witnesses cherishing Spirit.RH Feb 25, 1904
Physician minister counsel testifying though different roles.CH 596.1–2
Lived becoming children partakers loved as Son following where He leads through atonement.5T 741.1
Becoming one surrendering leads to use.Lt 201, 1908, par. 1–3
Does not deny distinct personality.14MR 216.3–217.1
Describes brotherhood angels work.Ms 14, 1899, par. 7–9
Joined with courtesy brings praise.Ms 55, 1903, par. 8
Strive answering makes light.Ms 37, 1892, par. 8–9
United ministers foster unity.Ms 139, 1901, par. 21
Grounded witnesses in humility.Lt 103, 1896, par. 9–10+1
Necessary within families.Lt 33, 1906, par. 6–7
Desires one in work joining strength.Lt 65, 1900, par. 16–20
Answering requires giving up independence.Lt 19, 1901, par. 37–38
Linked with obeying law.Ms 68, 1903
God desires closest union shown joining divine nature with humanity.Lt 85, 1889, par. 11
Converted value prayer above favor.Ms 68, 1903, par. 6
Grounded expressed called Nashville to harmony.Lt 203, 1903, par. 16
To convince world evidence.Lt 98, 1896, par. 23–25+4
Expressed in faith working purifying.Lt 5, 1897, par. 2–5
One because one in Spirit unbreakable.Ms 176, 1899, par. 22
Become one sanctification showing sympathy.21MR 410.5–411.2
Become one giving fully practicing words.15MR 58.3–4
Unity under guidance practices being one.Ms 67, 1902, par. 18
Spirit brings unity under Head.Ms 83, 1903, par. 29
Prayed before Gethsemane value.18MR 148.3–4+2
High value requires careful treatment.18MR 148.3–4
Disregarded when dissension divides.20MR 199.1–3
Breaking through hostile contrary.Ms 186, 1897, par. 34–39
Requires putting away suspicion safeguard.Ms 149, 1903, par. 6–8
Put away jealousy unite abilities.Lt 76, 1911, par. 5–6
Lived cultivated through peace.15MR 299.2–300.2
Prayer command through vital union.Lt 142, 1898, par. 6–9+4
Receiving makes one open to all.Ms 117, 1902, par. 6+3
Presence changes character revealing God loving what He loved hating sin as personal Saviour, producing tenderness fervency and mutual love as evidence not of world.Ms 117, 1902, par. 6+3
Mystical union never-fading life.Lt 22, 1894, par. 36+2
World judges by fruit weaving Christ.Ms 116, 1894, par. 12–13+1
United self melted God present.Ms 52, 1896, par. 12–14
Living connection branches nourished adhering supported drawing nourishment living moving bearing similitude glorifying Christ as Bible religion only means overcoming sin.Lt 16e, 1892, par. 8–10+1
Fruit evidence Father glorified purifying fruitful to bear more.Lt 16e, 1892, par. 8–10+1
Only means overcoming Bible religion.Lt 82, 1895, par. 36–37
Comes as formed by eating Word.Ms 66, 1897, par. 18–21
Science few understand requires new birth.Ms 96, 1898, par. 3–4
Transgression cut off with wide separation but provision bridges restoring oneness tabernacling with men returning to holy innocence with temple hearts burning praise uniting with angels communing as with Adam and Eve.Ms 150, 1898, par. 18
Victory union though removed communion perfected leading to mutual love with church still communing though He in heaven.Ms 44, 1897, par. 21–22
Requires choosing God as soul's portion decidedly preferring heavenly gift to world without which no oneness, serving in it as highest exaltation.Ms 23, 1897, par. 4
Highest honor youth fidelity.Ms 121, 1898, par. 18–19
Wholly belonging responsibility richest blessings giving victories blessing others enabling humble righteous will with rejoicing in sympathizing Helper, as highest character measure.Lt 42, 1898, par. 15–18+1
Enables abilities advancing kingdom shaped after divine likeness working as Christ by redeeming power in faithful service.Lt 21, 1904, par. 8+2
Places sharing glory.Ms 142, 1906, par. 29–30+1
Possible through love consecration surrender.Lt 75, 1900, par. 18+2
Membership pledge seeking unity.Ms 56, 1902, par. 37
Comes when cleansed channels.Ms 114, 1898, par. 7–10
All true bound by love as seamless robe with cross as pledge, disfigured by divisions coldness and controversy, coming when watchmen see eye to eye trumpet certain Ephraim not envying Judah nor Judah vexing Ephraim.Ms 89, 1898, par. 34
Means putting away jealousy refraining criticism following Bible rule obeying new commandment blending binding subduing hastiness becoming as little children one strong whole, putting away criticism humbling sharing one mind by Spirit, applying to judgers demanding exact sameness, striving in fellowship sanctified sincere, becoming one not drawing apart changing from recognition supremacy and greatest-contention Satan uses.Ms 128, 1901, par. 10–12+4
Departing hinders work.Ms 128, 1901, par. 10–12+1
Keeping requires repentance new birth.Ms 128, 1901, par. 10–12+1
Answering part refraining criticism blending.Lt 242, 1906, par. 24–42
United even when not same ideas.15MR 28.1+1
Not justify union with corrupt unholy association, not in wrong practices or false teaching but on scriptural basis joined to holiness purity not agreement with lawbreakers or submission to opinion and desire.Lt 10, 1870, par. 7–8+2
Not require imitating respecting.Lt 78, 1894, par. 22+1
Preserves individuality forbidding parties.Lt 196, 1903, par. 17–18+2
Expressed cooperation counseling forgiving.Lt 153, 1901, par. 10+3
Spirit gives oneness in foot washing.Ms 35, 1897, par. 13
Filled with Spirit Satan divides.Lt 141, 1905, par. 2–3+1
Satan boasts dissolving through deceit going as lying spirit leading to criticize condemn falsify through unsanctified ministers, with enlightened church entertaining deceit discarding sent message receiving assertions suppositions and false theories.Ms 92, 1897, par. 16–17
Oneness sought by prayer breaks spell.Lt 269, 1904, par. 3–5
When one love of God begins in homes and church bringing salvation never seen needing no announcement coming out in life turning even ridiculers recognizing love not of world but of God.7MR 80.2
Medical ministry bound in indissoluble ties with gospel ministry of one accord done by reconversion reconsecration wrestling prayer Spirit curing unbelief leprosy and inefficiency becoming channels reclaiming backsliders putting away sins by confession repentance humbling receiving floods of power shining united near close rescuing many from slavery.Lt 239, 1903, par. 26–27
Keynote harmonizing publishing refusing discord vindicating past wrongs losing souls.Lt 94, 1908, par. 5–7
Reflect Father Son two papers one without variance sharing spirit faith purpose and work preparing people to stand in the day of the Lord.15MR 22.2
Close union necessary color question conversion.Lt 105, 1904, par. 3–4
Perfect union to meet troublous times.Lt 1a, 1867, par. 9
Principle Jewish sects lacked unsanctified.21MR 4.1–2
Every church become one warnings.Ms 173, 1898, par. 2+1
Share oneness through obedient life.20MR 62.2
Standard strive walking truth truthful in word and deed developing graces imitating Pattern watchfully, pressing together holy pure.Lt 92, 1891, par. 9+1
Present test safety Rock.18MR 62.3–63.1+1
Humbly receive brought into fellowship.5T 705.2
Object wonderful plan revealing character.Ms 17, 1908, par. 36–37
Shown in love distinguishing.Ms 52, 1902, par. 10–12+3
Must be visible firm pressing together.Lt 142, 1898, par. 6–9+4
Becoming one separates from world making grace visible drawing others recognizing having been with Jesus.Ms 99, 1907, par. 9
Intercedes for not living unity hindered by jealousy suspicion and faultfinding, with suspicion accusations against union Christ sacrificed to establish to be met by encouraging protecting.21MR 49.1–3+1
Rests on unity with Father and Son helped by words of hope and courage uniting hearts.Lt 71a, 1894, par. 1–2
Expressed revealing Christ not self showing Him in words spirit and lives not own ideas speaking His work goodness and power leading to praise heavenly focus without idle talk.Lt 6, 1899, par. 13+1
True religion joins hearts fragrant influence.Lt 39, 1902, par. 28+1
In unity affirm oneness deliverance.Lt 116, 1903, par. 20
May be one preserving individuality reconciliation.Lt 196, 1903, par. 17–18
Life becomes one living presence.Ms 41, 1890, par. 71–75
Spiritual relationship not essence.Ms 126, 1905, par. 20–21
Guide refusing suspicion.19MR 202.3
Examine whether truly one.Ms 27, 1892, par. 2
Applies divided calling to repent.Ms 93, 1907, par. 59–67
Value humble respect not contempt.Lt 53, 1894, par. 14–18
Divided by quarrels envy jealousy and suspicion cannot pray or work in harmony or bring saving power but turn away, meant to help world believe.15MR 156.3
United put away criticism yet judgment not infallible.Lt 142, 1898, par. 6–9+2
Means same mind esteeming others.Ms 82, 1898, par. 18–25
Clinging brings unity drawing away obstructs.Lt 9, 1892, par. 74–79
Spirit guides putting away criticism humble.Ms 107, 1903, par. 31
United through connection with God.Ms 4, 1880, par. 8+1
Fellowship confirms redeeming work.Lt 63, 1898, par. 9
Genuine faith shown daily integrity.Lt 29, 1890, par. 6–8
Means oneness openly declared by Comforter.Lt 186, 1908, par. 1–5
Calls requiring every energy.Lt 36, 1890, par. 25–26
Unit in truth not introducing error.14MR 180.4
Through sanctification not obscure questions.Ms 82, 1894, par. 13–14
Must be united.Lt 74, 1900, par. 8
Perfect unison hidden bringing sympathy saving.16MR 293.1–2
Hiding life listening following peace.Lt 10, 1894, par. 25–27
Reflect unity kind counsel credibility.Ms 12, 1914, par. 5–6
United in Him working order salvation.Ms 30, 1901, par. 11–12
Before crucifixion calls sanctified zeal.Lt 4, 1895, par. 13–15
Joined Sabbath keepers fail hardship.Lt 204, 1901, par. 3
One communing walking light precious opening Scripture.21MR 407.4