The kind of unity that counts and pleases God is a unity based on words of spirit from Him. It unites those who receive it by the principles of righteousness and pure living and the power to live it and soundness of mind that are in those words of spirit. Everyone who has those words is united with their teacher. Such is the oneness between Father and Son. Such is the oneness between Son and disciples. Such is the oneness between disciples. The Lord Jesus can work within and alongside those with whom he is united in this way. The Father can work within and alongside the Son in this way. Prayers can be answered in this way because of this kind of unity of spirit of righteous living. Wise words. Spiritually uniting words. Teachings of life-giving words.
