Philippians 2

The Apostle Paul expresses one main priority for those who follow Christ in terms of their relationship with each other. Philippians 2.1,2 "Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose." The Apostle is teaching us that if we have any spiritual commitment at all we should seek a unity in love & purpose with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
But, literally, how in the world do we gain a unity in the church when there is such diversity of personality, opinion and preference? It is not easy, but we follow the example of Christ, “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men.” All of us tend to cling to our earthly rights and priorities and this tends to develop divisions in the church. Jesus is God, and yet He chose not to grasp hold of His rights as God. He was born as a servant, ministered as a servant and died as a servant, all for our sake.