1 Corinthians 12:21–22: And 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.” No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary.
Diversity in the body is an evidence of the wisdom of God. Each member needs the other members, and no member can afford to become independent. When a part of the human body becomes independent, you have a serious problem that could lead to sickness and even death. In a healthy human body, the various members cooperate with each other and even compensate for each other when a crisis occurs. The instant any part of the body says to any other part, “I don’t need you!” it begins to weaken and die and create problems for the whole body. 1
Application
- A Christian member who lives independently, outside of the Body of Christ, is actually very self-centered, putting a strain on the other members, to complete someone else’s work.
- Read Mark 10:42-45. Surrendering to Christ, and continual death to self, is the formula for fruitful living in the Body of Christ.
Thought to Share
The best looking Body of Believers is one in love with Christ and dead to self. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Lord, please help the Body of Christ to “get over itself.”
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.