TEXT: I Corinthians 12

Spiritual Gifts (12:1-11)

One Body with many members (12:12-31)

OBSERVATIONS:

The spiritual gifts are given by the same Spirit who "apportions to each one individually as he wills." (11) The manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.

Paul reminds the Corinthians and us that the Church is the body of Christ. We do not reject one member, we do not give more favor to one, we do not try to be separate from the body. These are all things that are easy to slide into. More or less out of comfort. But, all believers constitute the body of Christ and have been given certain gifts to make the body complete. The example of the physical body not dividing itself is perfect. We need the body of Christ. But we are all to willing to try life apart from the imperfection that comes along with the Church. I think it should be this way---that a person should do this---or change there personality---or whatever, because I am selfish. Let's get past our selfishness and become a member of the moving body of Christ, ministering to those around us pointing others to God and His glory.