1 How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
2 For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head,
that ran down his beard and onto the border of his robe.
3 Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion. And there the Lord has pronounced his blessing, even life everlasting.
People of faith often find themselves in a defensive position that can take on a very aggressive character. This is not without reason.
Many professing Christians have taken very unorthodox views of scripture and we fear that their message does not contain the power of the risen Lord. So...we attack.
After all, we're just protecting the faith.
Our Psalmist today talks about the importance of harmony in the Christian life. "Harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head." This is not an insignificant statement. When Aaron was anointed for the priesthood the oil was a symbol of the Holy Spirit. Perhaps our writer this morning is suggesting that the more we listen to the Holy Spirit...the more we will identify a spirit of harmony in our lives. And, harmony among believers is important because it symbolizes the unity of the Body of Christ.
I'm not suggesting we turn a deaf ear to unorthodox doctrine. I am suggesting we follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit...who is a unifier, not a divider. If the Spirit drives us to speak out against other Christians...I suggest that would be the exception.
"And there the Lord has pronounced His blessing."
Live boldly out there today...
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