Incompatibility is the root of arguments, disagreements and conflict, whereas compatibility promotes integrity and strong attachments. It’s extremely difficult to be cordial to those with whom disagreements and arguments abound and have been created by conflicts that disrupt peace and unity.
The majority of humans desire peace as opposed to bantering and turmoil, which will sabotage a marriage or friendship. This does not mean that different opinions and ideas shouldn’t exist, for these communications can be healthy, provided strong compatibilities dominate the relationship.
Ephesians 4:3 offers this advice: “Make every effort to keep unity in God’s Spirit through the bond of peace.” This is done by focusing on areas of compatibility, although some areas of incompatibility may exist. Unity of faith centers on the agreement of one Lord, one faith, one baptism. These three define compatibility.
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Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in
humility, value others above yourselves.
~Philippians 2:3 New International Version
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