Romans 15:5

Now the God of patience, &c. Lit. of the patience, &c.; i.e. that now in question. Here is a subtle and beautiful sequence of thought. From patience and comfort, and the hope of glory, St Paul passes at once to the duty of affectionate unanimity. The stronger was the sense of peace and hope in each individual believer, the more would the believing community be lifted above the bitterness and littleness of secondary controversies. Cp. perhaps Colossians 1:4-5; "the lovewhich ye have to all the saints, by reason of the hopelaid up for you in heaven."

according to Christ Jesus As taught by His precept and example.