Psalms 133 Life Application

Psalm 133:1-3

David stated that harmony is pleasant and precious. Unfortunately, harmony is not always found in the church, as it should be. People disagree and cause division over unimportant issues. Some delight in causing tension by discrediting others. Harmony is important because;
(1) it makes the church a positive example to the world and helps draw others to the Lord;
(2) it helps us cooperate as a body of believers as God meant us to, giving us a foretaste of heaven;
(3) it renews and revitalizes ministry because there is less tension to sap our energy.

Living in harmony does not mean that we will agree on everything; there will be many opinions just as there are many notes in a musical chord. But we must agree on our purpose in life—to work together for God. Our outward expression of harmony will reflect our inward harmony of purpose.

Psalms 133:2

Expensive oil was used by Moses to anoint Aaron as the first high priest of Israel (Exo 29:7) and to dedicate all the priests to God's service. Brotherly harmony, like the anointing oil, shows that we are dedicated to serving God wholeheartedly.

Psalms 133:3

Mount Hermon is the tallest mountain in Judea, located northeast of the Sea of Galilee.