1 Corinthians 12:12-27
Arm wrestling is a sport that has gained popularity in recent years through one of its main participants, Devon Larratt. It may not seem like it, but arm wrestling is a very technical sport, and Devon Larratt has taken on the task of fine tuning and developing every part of his body to make it more powerful than that of his opponents. On a quick look one might think the best arm wrestler to be a big person with bulging biceps. However, Larratt has studied and developed even his smallest muscles by growing them in strength and endurance. The result is an impressive world recognition as one of the greatest arm wrestlers of all time, and he has the championships to prove it. His success is founded on very part, even the little parts doing their job. The same is true of the church. Every part of the church body is called on to serve at their maximum capacity for the benefit of the whole body and the honor of God. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 12 that the church, God’s body, is like a physical body that is made up of many parts (12-14). A body that is divided leads to discord and dysfunction (15-17). Every part of the body is designed and placed by God to perform a specific purpose for the benefit of the whole body (18-20). The individual functions with in the body of Christ to bring honor to Him (21-26). Each individual member is committed to the others because they are connected through Christ (27). Christ is the unifying factor that changes our relationships with everyone, and particularly those within the church. The problem is that we live in a world that is individually centered. This thinking is counter to Pauls teaching. How can God use you and your relationship with Him to strengthen other believers to make His body, the church, stronger?
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Arm wrestling is a sport that has gained popularity in recent years through one of its main participants, Devon Larratt. It may not seem like it, but arm wrestling is a very technical sport, and Devon Larratt has taken on the task of fine tuning and developing every part of his body to make it more powerful than that of his opponents. On a quick look one might think the best arm wrestler to be a big person with bulging biceps. However, Larratt has studied and developed even his smallest muscles by growing them in strength and endurance. The result is an impressive world recognition as one of the greatest arm wrestlers of all time, and he has the championships to prove it. His success is founded on very part, even the little parts doing their job. The same is true of the church. Every part of the church body is called on to serve at their maximum capacity for the benefit of the whole body and the honor of God. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 12 that the church, God’s body, is like a physical body that is made up of many parts (12-14). A body that is divided leads to discord and dysfunction (15-17). Every part of the body is designed and placed by God to perform a specific purpose for the benefit of the whole body (18-20). The individual functions with in the body of Christ to bring honor to Him (21-26). Each individual member is committed to the others because they are connected through Christ (27). Christ is the unifying factor that changes our relationships with everyone, and particularly those within the church. The problem is that we live in a world that is individually centered. This thinking is counter to Pauls teaching. How can God use you and your relationship with Him to strengthen other believers to make His body, the church, stronger?
For More See 1 CORINTHIANS
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