Unity versus Uniformity

A comparative list of the dissimilarities between those seeking Unity and those seeking Uniformity.

Focal Point
Unity = Jesus Christ
Uniformity = Man

Internal Dynamic
Unity = Unconditional Love
Uniformity = Conditional Love

Characteristics #1
Unity = Mental Creativity
Uniformity = Mindless Conformity

Unity = Winsome Witness
Uniformity = Repulsive Testimony

Unity = Short List of Essentials
Uniformity = Long List of Essentials

Unity = Free to be You
Uniformity = Forced to Follow System


Motivation
Unity = Include Sinners
Uniformity = Exclude Non-Conformists

Means
Unity = Grace of God
Uniformity = Fear of Men

Characteristics #2
Unity = Relational Fellowship
Uniformity = Relational Fear

Unity = Natural Result of Grace
Uniformity = Forced Result of Fear

Unity = Saved by Faith
Uniformity = Saved by Doctrine

Unity = Harmony & Warmth
Uniformity = Strife & Coldness