Colossians 3:15
“Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in step with each other. None of this going off and doing your own thing.”
“And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace.”
Dancing is a good illustration of how believers should live together. Where our partner is strong, we follow, where weak we take the lead, always ready to act according to our gifts and place in God’s ballet. Dance class has two parts, solitary time at the bar and center stage work in ensemble. We prepare for the dance by time alone at the prayer-bar with God and practicing with each other. The ballet, and the Church, inspire and awe when undergirded with good preparation.
Instruments in a musical ensemble must be in tune with each other for their music to be enjoyed. Tuning up means everyone listens care-fully to their neighboring instruments and the entire ensemble. Listening is an essential private and interpersonal spiritual discipline. How well do we listen, to God, other believers and the world?
Doing our own thing is easier. But humans were made for companionship, with God and each other. Learning to dance and sing together is eternally worth it.