This is having a perfect heart

"This is having a perfect heart" - Matthew 18:19 If two are united in prayer, speaking to the Father who is "unanimity" in prayer is (equally) equivalent to unanimity in the correct application of discipline (again I say to you) (19). When we take watching and praying seriously for our own, we help each other when we see burdens and join in prayer. Unity in prayer. When we are able to pray for love.

I. And Moses' hands grew weary (Exodus 17:12).

A. The solicitude (diligence, care, eagerness, attention) they had in holding the hands of Moses.

1. When he could no longer stand.

2. They had to hold them, his hands.

3. Aaron and Hur held them up.

4. Two men ready to pray with Moses.

5. In battles success is needed, prayer is success.

6. (Judges 20:11) "Bound together as one man."

7. The unanimity of its resolution (action to resolve, courage, courage).

8. The whole village, like one man, rose up.

9. Not to flee, but to an action of resolving together.

10. The various tribes had a common interest in the common good.

11. Nowadays we have a "common" good, only our own, not that of others; How sad!

12. Today, in addition to not praying, there is also no common good, each the absolute his own.

13. (1 Samuel 14:6) He encouraged his armor-bearer to accompany him in this perilous undertaking.

14. Come, let us pass to the garrison of these uncircumcised ones.

15. With God's help, let's see what we can do against the enemies of Israel and God.

16. They were not under the protection of God's covenant.

17. If our enemies are strangers to God; We "don't have" to fear them.

18. God can give us victory over numerous regiments; "for it is not difficult for Jehovah to save with many or with few."

19. (2 Kings 6:1-3) Together, they will improve their condition.

20. There were many who wanted to live with Elisha and be close to him.

21. The children of the prophets wanted to learn.

22. They wanted instructions, advice, and prayers.

23. It grew and lacked space.

24. It was a joy to hear this, for it was a sign that many were added to them.

25. They were humble young men.

26. They were hard-working and prone to fatigue (lack of energy, tiredness).

27. They wanted Elisha to be with them, because they loved him.

28. "Good" disciples want to be always under good discipline.

29. Elisha: "I'll go."

30. (1 Chronicles 12:38) Ready to war.

31. Of all of them it is also said "that they were of one mind to make David king."

32. One of the greatest blessings of a country and, above all, of a church is the unanimity of "sentiment and affection."

33. This is having a perfect heart.

34. (Nehemiah 4:16-17) These people were not quite confident enough to lay down their arms.

35. Take precautions.

36. While half of them worked, the other half were with weapons: spears, shields, bows, and breastplates, not only for themselves, but also for the workers if the time came to defend themselves.

37. (Mark 2:3) "At that moment some men come."

38. It was not easy for this man to approach Jesus.

39. Carried on a stretcher, there he was with all his misery, for he needed to be carried, but it was a sign of great charity = love of God, and of neighbor.

40. This clearly showed, not only their faith, but also their fervor = devotion, piety, ardor, fire, passion. Amen.