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Belonging to the body of Christ is a great privilege. "How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!" But privileges always are accompanied by responsibilities.
All must move like parts of a well-adjusted machinery, each part dependent on the other part, yet standing distinct in action. And each one is to take the place assigned him and do the work appointed him. God calls upon the members of His church to receive the Holy Spirit, to come together in unity and brotherly sympathy, to bind their interests together in love.
Many people live in consumer societies and, as a result, tend to bring this consumer mentality into their church. The first question often is, What is in it for me? rather than, How can I contribute with my talents and gifts? Even though the church can and does do a lot for those who faithfully attend and join in its many activities, we should first of all constantly ask ourselves: How can I serve better? How can I encourage others? How can I be a role model for our youth? How can I contribute to making my local church into a spiritual home in which many can find the inner peace and nurture they need?
Ask yourself these questions and honestly look at your answers: What is my main motive for going to church? What I can get, or what I can give?
All must move like parts of a well-adjusted machinery, each part dependent on the other part, yet standing distinct in action. And each one is to take the place assigned him and do the work appointed him. God calls upon the members of His church to receive the Holy Spirit, to come together in unity and brotherly sympathy, to bind their interests together in love.
Many people live in consumer societies and, as a result, tend to bring this consumer mentality into their church. The first question often is, What is in it for me? rather than, How can I contribute with my talents and gifts? Even though the church can and does do a lot for those who faithfully attend and join in its many activities, we should first of all constantly ask ourselves: How can I serve better? How can I encourage others? How can I be a role model for our youth? How can I contribute to making my local church into a spiritual home in which many can find the inner peace and nurture they need?
Ask yourself these questions and honestly look at your answers: What is my main motive for going to church? What I can get, or what I can give?
God Bless! Betty