133:1-3David 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 hody 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 harmany of purpose.
Life Application Study BiblePsalmsChapter 133
Psalm 133
New Living Translation · Life Application Study Bible · Original page: 984
1when brothers live together in harmony!
2For harmony is as precious as the anointing oilthat was poured over Aaron’s head,that ran down his beardand onto the border of his robe.
3Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermonthat falls on the mountains of Zion.And there the LORD has pronounced his blessing,even life everlasting.Theme: Worship God and experience the joy of his blessings.Author: Anonymous, some suggest Hezekiah1 3
4Asong for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. 1 Oh, praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, you who serve at night in the house of the Lor.
Life Application Notes 3 notes
133:2Expensive oil was used by Moses to anoint Aaron as the first high priest of Israel (Exodus 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.
133:3Mount Hermon is the tallest mountain in Palestine, located northeast of the Sea of Galilee.