“Disunity disrupts the mission.”

These words by Andy Stanley are key for us to understand, both at home, work, and in our community.

In fact, if any group of people is to move forward toward a common goal,

we can and should promote unity despite differences.

We can show the strength available through multiple perspectives—

not to pick the best one but to promote everyone’s strengths when combined.

As Judah Smith recognized, you don’t have to pretend to agree.

That’s not unity. Unity acknowledges differences, but doesn’t get offended by them.

Rather, unity respects differences. So today I challenge you to become welcoming to differences,

but never disunity. I’m Mac Hammond; this is the Winner’s Minute.