1 Corinthians 12.4-7
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;
and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties
of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To
each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
Paul tries to restore harmony
to the Corinthian church (see yesterday) by reminding them that their different
gifts complement each other. Some display “showy” gifts like preaching and
ecstatic prayer. Others offer more mundane ministries, caring for others or
helping to organise the church. The Corinthians are ranking the former gifts as
more valuable than the latter, but , Paul says, they should treasure all of
them, because all are needed, and given by God.
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What do you see as your gifts? Do you look up to others who have gifts or
talents you would like to have? Are your gifts being valued and used by the
church – if not, what might you need to do to make sure they are?
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