1 Corinthians 12:1-31, NIV
Map highlights: many spiritual gifts..but same Spirit….the same God vs 4-6. Types of gifts: message of wisdom, message of knowledge, faith, healing, miraculous powers, prophecy, ability to distinguish between spirits, ability to speak in different tongues, interpretation of tongues…vs 4-11…given for the common good vs 7.
Note: they are gifts not earned.
One body many parts-all parts need each others in unison; one part hurts, all parts hurt-vs 12-31. ” So it is with Christ For we were all baptised by one Spirit into one body-whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free-and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. vs 13.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we need each other and can enjoy and benefit from each other gifts. Stop focus on divisions instead aim at gentle corrections and be great examples of Christ-Ed, 7-6-2021.