Romans 12:4-5 
For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. 

Application: 

Paul compares the church to a human body, in which all the parts do not have the same function, but every part does function for the good of the whole. If I cut my finger off and put it in a jar, it’s still technically a part of my body, but it’s worthless. I’ll say my point bluntly: any Christian who is not a functioning, serving member of a local church is living outside the will of God.

There are no Lone Rangers in the Christian life, because though we … are many, God has put us together as one body in Christ. We are members of that body, not for ourselves, but for one another. Because you’re a part of the body, you matter. But because you’re only one part, it’s not all about you.

We serve one another because of the grace given to us. The more you understand grace, the easier it is to serve others. Imagine a boy leaving his mother a note, saying, “For mowing the lawn, a dollar. For washing the dishes, a dollar. For making the bed, a dollar. You owe me, Mother, three dollars.” That’s works-based service in a nutshell. Now, imagine a mother leaving her own note: “For being in labor with you for sixteen hours, no charge. For staying up with you all night when you were sick, no charge. For buying you clothing and food, no charge.” That’s grace-based service.

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1136.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write blogs. Consider this writing as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, search the Scriptures to determine whether what I write is so. Always consult with your church ministers about biblical matters. I am also not a professional writer, so some grammar or spelling errors may be present. I try my best to write as efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo

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