Day 11: Ephesians 4:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:25, Romans 12:15
One body
in Christ
The church
refers to the believers, those whom God has redeemed and saved through His
sacrifice. Paul described the church as
the body of Christ. Though there are
various members, each with different roles, together they form the one body of
Christ, which is the church. In other
words, the church is where unity is maintained within diversity. Why did God place diverse members in the
church, all being part of the one body of Christ? It's because He desired there to be no
division within the body, but rather, for the various members to care for one
another (1 Cor. 12:25). Hence, a
ministry of caring is essential for the church. Rejoicing with those who rejoice, and weeping
with those who weep, forms a community (Rom. 12:15) that is undoubtedly
beautiful in the eyes of the Lord.
The reason
why establishing such a community is possible lies in the triune nature of God.
Just as the triune God, who is perfectly
unified in diversity, the church should also strive for unity amidst diversity.
We have one hope, one faith, and one
baptism (Eph. 4:4-5). A community that
lives in devotion to one Lord can preserve the unity of the church in the midst
of diversity.
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