In these verses, Paul is talking about the different gifts the Spirit gives to different people. In the chapter, Paul makes an analogy about members of the church being different parts of a body. Each body part is different, but all are needed for the body to function. Each member of the church is blessed with different talents, gifts, abilities, and strengths. Because we all are different, we can contribute to the church in a unique way. This allows for the church to function and grow. If we were all the same, there would be callings that wouldn’t be adequately fulfilled. I am grateful for the unique gifts the Lord has blessed me with so that I can bless those around me.
1 Corinthians 16:14 - If we are going to do things the Lord's way, than we need to do all things with Charity.
The Lord is a perfect example of how we should do things, and if we truly want to be like Him and do things the way that He would have us to do them then we need to treat others with Love and Charity, to see people how He sees them. I think that seeing others as the Savior does, and treating them as He does causes us to elevate others to a whole new level. I heard a quote once that said, the Lord seeks to elevate those around him to his level, do we do the same? I think sometimes pride gets in the way of us treating others the way that we should. We can develop a mindset of, if that person succeeds, than I fail. However, that is not true, and that is not the way the Savior treated others. He treated all with charity.
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