Roms 12: 5-6
So in Christ we, though
many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have
different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.
Paul reminds us that in the body we are many and diverse; we
have our different gifting and functions. Each of us are different but yet we
belong to the same body and in our diversities we complement each other.
The gifts of the Spirit are given individually and separately
for the purpose of edifying the body. These gifts are like prophecy,
evangelism, teaching, leadership, giving, mercy and others. Each complement and
supplement the other and together they make up the body and meet the body’s
needs.
Paul said in 1 Cor 12:7 But
the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit for all. The
gifts are not given for personal benefit or profit but they are given so that
the whole body can be blessed.
No matter whom we are and what we are blessed with, we need
to honor one another about ourselves and work in co-operation for the good of
the body and not to have competition.
Consider that we are many parts in a machine, if just one
little part does not function and work in co-operation with other parts, then
the whole machine is malfunction and will be non-functional. This si just a
simple comparison but the fact is as a body of Christ and if only just one
member do not cooperate then the whole body will not function well and have
much difficulties and problems.
Let us understand that we are indeed the body of Christ and
no single member is a solo member, we are all united, joined and linked
together so that we can function together.
Let us surrender ourselves as members of the local body and
determine to co-operate so that the local body will be strong and effective.
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