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How
the Body Works
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Equipping
the Saints How the Body Works - Unity in Diversity How the Body Works - A Look at the Gifts How the Body Works - Love is the Best |
The
Body of Christ - The Spirit is the Source (1
Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4:11-16, Romans 12:1-8 We
might as well admit it. There are few doctrines in the church that have
brought more confusion to the Body of Christ than Spiritual Gifts. Why
would Paul begin this part of his letter with the statement, "Now
about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant?"
We
Don't Need To Be Ignorant 1 Corinthians 12:1-2 Ignorance
and division have been prevalent in the very place where the Lord
through Paul calls for knowledge and unity in the Body. The enemy wants
us to be ignorant and divided. The
Lord wants truth and unity (John 17).
Have we not been a Body divided long enough? “You
know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and
led astray by mute idols” Anything
that is exalted above the Lord is a dumb idol.
There
is nothing that is in this world that will better suit us than what God
has lavishly provided for us! What
are some examples of “mute idols” that are around us and influence
us in our culture? What are some examples of mute idols in His church?
Can you think of some examples of “mute idols” that may be above
God’s will for you? |
