and let the peace of the Christ umpire in your hearts, unto which also you are called in one body, and become thankful (Colossians 3:15).
We are all part of one body within the Church. A foot is not a hand, and an eye is not an ear (1 Corinthians 12:15–17). Each member is placed according to the determined will of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:11). Every member is fit together for the mutual edification of all (1 Corinthians 14:26). “The Christ” refers to the body of Christ, in which there is no distinction between Jew or Gentile, male or female, slave or free; rather, all are one in Christ (Romans 3:22). The peace that exists in the Christ—not being hostile toward one another—is to make the judgment call (umpire), so that unity is maintained. This unity does not tolerate heresy or unrighteousness, for love does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but in truth. It involves refraining from imposing personal standards upon other members of the body, particularly in matters of food, drink, the observance of days, and similar issues (Romans 14:22). None of these should lead to division or hostility among the saints.