Verse from Philippians

“就应当有同样的思想，同样的爱心，要心志相同，思想一致，使我充满喜乐。”

‭‭腓立比书‬ ‭2:2‬ ‭

“make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.”

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2:2‬ ‭

There’s something beautiful about harmony—individual instruments playing together in a way that creates a bigger and more layered sonic landscape. The apostle Paul pointed to the beauty of harmony when he told the Philippians to be “like-minded,” have “the same love,” and be “one in spirit and . . . mind” (Philippians 2:2). He wasn’t asking them to become identical but to embrace the humble attitude and self-giving love of Jesus. The gospel, as Paul well knew and taught, doesn’t erase our distinctions, but it can eliminate our divisions.

It’s also interesting that many scholars believe Paul’s words here (vv. 6–11) are a prelude to an early hymn. Here’s the point: When we allow the Holy Spirit to work through our distinct lives and contexts, making us more like Jesus, together we become a symphony that reverberates with a humble Christlike love.