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May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, 6 that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. --- Romans 15:5-7 ESV The Roman church was a diverse community. It was made up of Jews and Gentiles, slaves and free people, rich and poor, strong and weak. So it was difficult for them to accept one another. Accepting means taking people into our homes as well as into our hearts, sharing meals and activities, and avoiding racial and economic discrimination. We must go out of our way to avoid favoritism. Consciously spend time greeting those you don’t normally talk to, minimize differences, and seek common ground for fellowship. In this way you are accepting others as Christ has accepted you, and God is given glory. --- Life Application Study Bible notes PRAYER Heavenly Father, Send us the fire of the Holy Spirit to melt our icy feelings and tear down any wall that divides Your people. Let us accept one another while our diversity, differences and disagreements continue. Teach us to love all people in the way You do. Let us glorify You with one mind and one voice. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen