10/10/20 THE ONE ANOTHER’S IN THE NT #3 — Romans 12:16 (CSB) says, “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation.”

Harmony occurs in music when DIFFERENT voices and/or instruments play simultaneously, creating a wonderful sound. In the same way, Almighty God has planned that believers with DIVERSE personalities, abilities, strengths (and weaknesses) and gifts can live and serve together in His kingdom better than if everyone was exactly the same. We all need each other for the God-sized tasks He has assigned us.

Forms of the word “pride” occur about 100 times in the Bible. All but 4 or 5 are NEGATIVE. So about 95% of the time our pride is sinful, especially when and if it causes believers to avoid each other.

The old proverb, “There is more wisdom in a group than in any one member,” is still true. No matter how sharp or educated we are, we benefit from the ideas and advice of each other.