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1 Corinthians 12:18-26 Amplified Bible

18 But now [as things really are], God has placed and arranged the parts in the body, each one of them, just as He willed and saw fit [with the best balance of function]. 19 If they all were a single organ, where would [the rest of] the body be? 20 But now [as things really are] there are many parts [different limbs and organs], but a single body. 21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22 But quite the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are [absolutely] necessary; 23 and as for those parts of the body which we consider less honorable, these we treat with greater honor; and our less presentable parts are treated with greater modesty, 24 while our more presentable parts do not require it. But God has combined the [whole] body, giving greater honor to that part which lacks it, 25 so that there would be no division or discord in the body [that is, lack of adaptation of the parts to each other], but that the parts may have the same concern for one another. 26 And if one member suffers, all the parts share the suffering; if one member is honored, all rejoice with it.

For Reflection

Most often, these passages are used to describe the differentiation of talent in the church and the need to collaborate effectively. However, one could also say that these passages can be applied to all humans. Being a member of a Christian church does not exclude or excuse one from characterizing all humanity as divine.  We have all been created by God. Even though many do not recognize or accept their divine origin, the fact remains, we are all the children of God. The privileges and blessings of the Christian Church should be extended to all people.  That is the task God sets before us -- the stewardship of all of God's Creation --including each other.

Pray
Pray for the skill and patience to see all people as children of God.  Pray so that you can offer unconditional love and healing to all of you brothers and sisters, without regard to their faith choices.


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