The Body of Christ

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.*

Christ does not want us to forsake the regular and frequent assembling of one another for church, Bible study, and prayer (Hebrews 10:25). Why? Our enemy, the devil, like a roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8), seeks out the lone sheep to attack and render it unfit for service. This is why He commands, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (James 4:7).

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

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Disclaimer
When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. My prayer is that this message will inspire you to seek the Lord with all your heart and bring glory to His Holy name. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.