Since no truth can contradict another truth, in a perfect system, when viewed holistically, we will see harmony in cultures where love is the main moral goal, and what is not loving becomes painfully obvious. Well-formed groups centered on Jesus Christ, who care for each other, will align themselves because love in truth will act as a gravitational force pulling us together.
There will always be a pulling away, a fight against love and truth, even among members who strive to do it all right. Which is why living in Grace is so important here, as we received it in full, we need to give it in full. Those who oppose this relationship will always find reasons for division, justifications for acts of strife, hateful rhetoric, holding grudges, and failing to forgive, as they also reject the forgiveness offered to all.
Without the head, without Jesus Christ, our nature will refuse that harmony; being self-centered, we will resist and oppose Christ as Lord. Not having Him as the head means a divided people, each setting their own agendas, each crafting their own measure of good and evil. Those who wish no restraint upon themselves will be like people floating in outer space; they will have nothing to stand on outside of their own desires, no gravity there.
Since no truth can contradict another truth, in a perfect system, when viewed holistically, we will see harmony in cultures where love is the main moral goal, and what is not loving becomes painfully obvious. Well-formed groups centered on Jesus Christ, who care for each other, will align themselves because love in truth will act as a gravitational force pulling us together.
There will always be a pulling away, a fight against love and truth, even among members who strive to do it all right. Which is why living in Grace is so important here, as we received it in full, we need to give it in full. Those who oppose this relationship will always find reasons for division, justifications for acts of strife, hateful rhetoric, holding grudges, and failing to forgive, as they also reject the forgiveness offered to all.
Without the head, without Jesus Christ, our nature will refuse that harmony; being self-centered, we will resist and oppose Christ as Lord. Not having Him as the head means a divided people, each setting their own agendas, each crafting their own measure of good and evil. Those who wish no restraint upon themselves will be like people floating in outer space; they will have nothing to stand on outside of their own desires, no gravity there.