10/20/20 THE ONE ANOTHER’S IN THE NT #13 — 1 Corinthians 12:25 (CSB) so that there would be no division in the body, but that the members would have the same concern for each other.

This verse occurs near the end of a lengthy discussion by the Apostle Paul of the diversity of spiritual gifts within the local church. While some believers seem to be standing out front, speaking and leading, others have more mundane, behind-the-scenes gifts, roles and assignments. Paul asserts that ALL of the members and their gifts are essential and valuable.

The MacArthur Study Bible says, “God has designed visible, public gifts to have a crucial place, but equally designed and more vital to life are the hidden gifts, thus maintaining the perspective of unity—all are essential to the working of the body of Christ.” For the Church to be effective, we must have Unity in the midst of our God-ordained Diversity. Let’s make sure we all remember that.