And he commanded them that there should be no contention one with
another, but that they should look forward with one eye, having one
faith and one baptism; having their hearts knit together in unity and
in love, one towards another. Mosiah 9:54
another, but that they should look forward with one eye, having one
faith and one baptism; having their hearts knit together in unity and
in love, one towards another. Mosiah 9:54
It is a custom in the Church of Christ that following a baptism the new member is greeted by each one present with a handshake or embrace, often accompanied by tears of joy. During that time we often sing the hymn, “Blessed Be The Tie That Binds.” This gives us an opportunity to remember the precious bond that we share in the Body of Christ.
As we grow spiritually, we have an intense desire to accomplish the Lord’s will and come to a fuller understanding of His holy word. Regrettably this can cause contention as differences of interpretation arise. It’s at times such as these that we need to knit our hearts together in God’s gift of charity that “is not easily provoked,” that with the direction of the Holy Spirit we may come to a unity of understanding.
Your servant, Dan
