I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord (Philippians 4:1 ESV)
Fear Not… Then Get Along
We do not know what possible conflict existed between Euodia and Syntyche.
Perhaps the conflict revolved around who had the worst name to rhyme with in poetry, or how to pronounce each other’s name, or even something more trivial. But Paul takes them to task. He entreats them to agree in the Lord.
That does not mean Paul wants them to agree about everything. It means that in their pyramid of ideas, beliefs, and concepts, the Lord is at the top and the bottom. The things between the foundation of the Lord, and the pinnacle of the Lord are simply not as important.
And the same is true for us. When Christians are firmly in agreement that Christ is King, other matters are minimized. Other matters are not erased, or forgotten, or ignored. But Christ is King!
Perhaps those other matters about which we seem to disagree are not really disagreements at all. But rather an interesting and enjoyable discussion about fascinating facets of the topic at hand.
Disagreeing can be uncomfortable, particularly when we are disagreeing about important matters. But the more we realize unity in foundation and pinnacle, the more insignificant those other areas become… and the more peace will result.
Fear not, then get along.