Scripture: 1st Corinthians 12:1
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.
Thought for the Day: If you want to be practical, here is Paul being practical. You have a concern? Paul will inform you on the subject. Paul speaks about the diversity of gifts, but also the unifying component being the Source of the gifts – God. These gifts are given, not to build up the ego of an individual, but to build up the common good. Though we are many, we are one. This could be difficult to understand, yet Paul lays it out in a wonderful and accessible way. In fact, it is quite simple to read…but the complexity is found in living these ideas. We are in a constant battling with our selfishness, pride and insecurities. It is these sins that continue to fracture our oneness in God. Remember, if what you are doing is not building up the common good, you might want to revisit what you are doing and how you are doing it. If what you are doing does not respect and enhance the gifts of others, you might want to rethink what you are doing and how you are doing it.
Prayer: I do not wish to be uninformed, so I ask you, Lord, to reduce the size of my ego that your gifts within me can truly honor you by serving the common good. Amen.
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