1 Corinthians 12 - 3.15.23

Scripture

1 Corinthians 12:21-26

21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” And the head cannot say to the feet, “I don’t need you!” 22 On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor. And the parts that are unpresentable are treated with special modesty, 24 while our presentable parts need no special treatment. But God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the parts that lacked it, 25 so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. 26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.

Observation

Paul talks about spiritual gifts, the diversity in the parts of the Body and how UNITY in the Body of Christ is achieved.

Application

Who can I honor from our church body today?

In order to maintain unity in the Body, we must honor others above ourselves, instead of seeking our own recognition.

Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. (Romans 12:10)

Prayer

Dear Lord, please forgive me for the times that I have not been a healthy, functioning member of our church family, due to seeking my own recognition and special treatment. I pray over myself and our church Body, that we would each be healthy, functioning members. You’ve distributed gifts to each of us to serve You for Your glory. Please help us to not to be jealous of any other person’s gift or try to compete for recognition, but rather serve and honor our brothers and sisters above ourselves because of love. May we work together for Your glory alone. Amen.

-Michelle Gaddi