"Four Words for Unity," "An Ordinary Man," Jim Wining
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"Four Words for Unity," "An Ordinary Man," Jim Wining
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"Four Words for Unity," "An Ordinary Man," Jim Wining, host Jim Wining explores the concept of unity as a foundation for a stable and fulfilling life. He emphasizes that society is made up of individuals, not groups, and that achieving unity is a personal responsibility rooted in biblical principles.
Wining explains that when unity is achieved, four essential "ingredients" manifest in a person's life:
Peace: Relationships shift from being hostile or combative to having a peaceful sentiment 01:05 Opens in a new window .
Security: This includes protection from enemies and the "security of agreement," where there is a clear understanding of what is shared and what is personal 01:24 Opens in a new window .
Financial Protection: Peace brings a level of financial security that helps preserve homes, savings, and businesses for future generations 01:43 Opens in a new window .
Emotional Stability: Hostility and violence become the exception rather than the rule, leading to a state of mind where individuals feel a sense of purpose and comfort in helping others 02:20 Opens in a new window .
To reach this state of unity, Wining recaps four defining words:
Unity: The ultimate goal and "top word" 11:02 Opens in a new window .
Offer: Referring to the "Jesus offer" found in His final prayer for unity (John 17), which offers peace, love, and security 11:05 Opens in a new window .
Work: Unity requires active effort in pursuing love, truth, and understanding others 11:22 Opens in a new window .
Forgive: The final essential piece is the willingness to forgive the "trespasses" of others as you seek forgiveness for your own 11:51 Opens in a new window .
The teaching is centered on John 17, the last prayer of Jesus, where He prayed for His followers to be one 03:57 Opens in a new window . Wining emphasizes that unity is built through:
Love: Following the commandments to love God and love your neighbor as yourself 05:04 Opens in a new window .
Truth and Holiness: When these two abide together, deceptive and "sneaky" behavior is eliminated 05:50 Opens in a new window .
Individual Action: Wining stresses that it is up to each person to offer the "branch of unity" to impact their community and the world 12:50 Opens in a new window .
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