Like -minded

Philippians 2:2 “Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind”

To be like-minded has to do with having the same or similar mind with someone. This will include values, beliefs, principles, likes, dislikes, passion, commitments, and etc.

As Christians, God expects us to be like-minded. We must try as much as possible to have the same mind. This will enhance the unity and the commitment to any given task by the Lord.

In Philippians 2, the Apostle Paul lamented the absence of like-minded people in his team. Philippians 2:20-21 says “For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. [21] For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.”

You see, as you study God’s word and give yourself to divine instruction and training, it must create a certain mind-set in you. You must have a mind-set not to become worldly, a mind-set to serve God in all situations, a mind-set to work for the Lord, and many more. This transformed mind is what can make you like-minded with other believers.

Don’t be a Christian and hold a worldly or carnal mind about life. Don’t be a Christian and hold a derogatory view about working for God. You must have the same mind of Christ. You must be like-minded with Jesus. In other words, when your purpose and pursuits align to that of the Lord this will be translated into like-mindedness amongst believers.

Don’t be a strange person in the body of Christ.

Read: Philippians 2:5, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus”