One of the best indicators of a life or a church that is pleasing to God is the unity we have with our fellow believers. The first-century Christians whom Paul ministered to came from diverse backgrounds and cultures. They had very little in common outside of their faith. Yet, their faith drew them to share similar goals and values for their lives. They had been filled with the same Holy Spirit, and each had been given the same promise of eternal life in heaven.

Paul defined the unity produced by God’s Holy Spirit in his words to the Philippian church. He prayed they would be unified and “complete his joy” by being of “the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.” Paul was telling them to think with the “mind” of the Holy Spirit, the source of their unity.

According to 1 Corinthians 2:16, all Christians have been given “the mind of Christ.” That is a powerful and overwhelming truth. We underestimate our abilities when we limit them to our human natures. We are capable of knowing Christ and having his thoughts. We can see this world through his eyes and discern situations as he would through his Holy Spirit.

What, then, hinders us from walking in his Spirit? We want to please God, so why do we continue to make mistakes? Paul helps with those answers as well. He taught the church in Philippi, “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:3–5).

Our unity is pleasing to God because it is only possible when we are walking in his Holy Spirit. God gave us amazing gifts through our faith in Christ Jesus. Take some time to consider this fact of Scripture: when you were saved, you were given the Holy Spirit, the mind of Christ. Wisdom is pleasing God. You have been given all the help you need to live a life that God is pleased with and ready to bless.