Ephesians 4:3 Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace,
Ephesians 4:13 Till we, in the unity of the faith, all come to the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;
Philippians 2:Intro Paul exhorteth to unity, Christ's humility and exaltation -- The saints to be lights to the world.
Colossians 1:Intro The unity of the gospel -- The personality of God -- Christ the head of the church -- The mystery of the gospel.
1 Peter 3:Intro Duty of wives and husbands -- Unity and love enjoined.
Mosiah 9:53 Yea, even he commanded them that they should preach nothing save it were repentance and faith on the Lord, who had redeemed his people.
DC 118:1a In asking of me, ye did well. I will hasten my work in its time.
DC 119:5g Let him that partaketh and him that refraineth cease to contend with his brother that each may be benefited when he eateth at the table of the Lord.
DC 119:6e Nevertheless, let the organ and the stringed instrument, and the instrument of brass be silent when the Saints assemble for prayer and testimony, that the feelings of the tender and sad may not be intruded upon.
DC 122:13b so that when the traveling council shall separate for their several fields, there may be no longer reason for distrust, suspicion, or dissension;
DC 129:8h Therefore, hearken once again unto the voice of inspiration, in warning and instruction, and conform to that which is given and receive what is awaiting the upright and the pure in heart.
DC 129:9a The Spirit saith further unto the church: The Lord is well pleased with the advancement which has been made in approaching unity during the conference year;
DC 129:9b and though there may have been differences of opinion, these differences have been held in unity of purpose and desire for the good of my people, and will result in helping to bring to pass a unity of understanding.
DC 135:2a It is well that the documents from the joint council of April, 1924, have been approved; and the church is admonished once again that the great task laid upon it can not be accomplished if contention continues.
DC 135:2b The hastening time is here and greater unity than ever before is necessary if the forces of opposition are to be met;
DC 136:2 To fill a vacancy existing in the number of the Twelve, let George G. Lewis be set apart and ordained as an apostle, and take his place with that quorum, and enter with his brethren upon the active work of the apostolic quorum and as representatives of the church.
DC 136:3b Contentions, bickerings, and strife are unseemly, hinder the work of the church, and should not find place among the Saints.
DC 138:3b Barriers and hindrances to the achievement of this goal should be removed as speedily as possible and practicable.
DC 140:Intro SECTION 140
Revelation given through President Israel A. Smith, April 7, 1947, at Independence, Missouri. It was approved by the various councils and quorums of the church and then endorsed by the Conference as an expression of the divine will and ordered to be published in the Doctrine and Covenants.
To the Quorums and Councils of the Church and to the General Conference:
For some time I have given prayerful consideration to the church and its present needs, in harmony with the call for prayer, and I am directed to present the following as the will of the Lord:
DC 141:6c Many of the elders not under appointment have a desire and will labor in new places if requested and given responsibility.
