1. lst Corinthians 1:10 – be perfectly joined together in the same mind
(II Corinthians 13:11)

Perfectly joined together means to complete, to fit or frame for one’s self, sound union, bring into completion. If Paul was making this statement to a church with many members, then certainly it is not impossible for this to be developed in a husband –wife relationship.

 

2. Philippians 4:2 – be of the same mind in the Lord

The word Lord means – he to whom a person or thing belongs, master, owner, one who has control of the person. The husband and wife need to be of one mind in their belief in the Lord Jesus Christ and his Word.

 

3. Philippians 1:27 – one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel

Striving together means – laboring together. The husband and wife work together in their marriage for the faith (belief) of the gospel (good news of Jesus Christ). Thus, they should know and pray for wisdom to know their spiritual gifts that God has given to them for such a cause.

 

4. Romans 15:5 – 6 – be likeminded one toward another…one mind and one mouth glorify God. (Romans 12:16; Ist Peter 4:1-2)

The husband and wife should have the same mind of compassion, forgiveness, humility, worship and praise of the Heavenly Father that Jesus gave to us as an example while here on earth. That mind was always for others first and to do the will of God at all times.

 

5. Philippians 2:1-8 – be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. (Ist Peter 3:8)

Being in one accord is being united in love together as one. Lowliness of mind is true humility in placing the other one first in position before self.

 

6. Romans 12:2 - be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind

Staying in true one – mindedness requires a continual renewing together for growth.