When people dwell together in unity, they are as a unit in a state of oneness. They are not acting as separate people but as a group.
Psalm 133:1-3: "How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity. It is like precious oil poured on the head running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard down upon the collar of his robes. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the Lord bestows his blessing even life for evermore"
Being in unity is contagious. It is like when you pour oil on something, the more you pour, the farther it spreads. At Woot, I tried explaining that oil running down the beard is a good thing, because when Aaron was consecrated High Priest, the oil was poured on him, whilst on the other priests, it was only sprinkled. For an account of this ointment, also see Leviticus 8:10-12.
When the dew comes it forms on everything. It isn't selective on where it settles. That is how unity is. When there is an atmosphere of unity it settles on everything and keeps spreading.
People living in unity are doing so because they have chosen to do so. Each one of the people has made a choice to be in unity with the others. In order to be in unity with others it is absolutely necessary to stay totally away from the "what about my needs" mode. Each person must be focused on the needs of the others in the group. Each person must choose to be kind to the others. If one person chooses disharmony over unity then the entire group will probably be infected and the unity will fall apart.
This scripture pertains to two or more people. It refers to married couples (i.e. LSQ) as well as nations. The unity is based on the decisions and choices of every single person in that group. Unity truly does begin with one person at a time.
When we choose unity then others around us will feel it. They will be infected with it. Most people will respond very well to expressions of unity. Unfortunately, some people will not choose to reciprocate with deeds showing kindness and caring towards the others in the group. Most of the time it is pure laziness and selfishness. However, they probably will make an effort to keep the peace and will modify their speech to contribute to the atmosphere of unity. It really doesn't take much effort when everyone in the group is doing the same.
The best benefit of choosing unity is God blesses the efforts. It is His desire that we make every effort to live as one rather than as individuals. That is the concept of the Body of Christ. Each part provides for the other parts.
You can't force others to choose unity, but the unity can begin with you. It certainly is in your power to choose it for yourself.
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