> ἐκ πάντων ἓν καὶ ἐξ ἑνὸς πάντα

# 1. God made us together as one

# 2. God made us to compliment one another

## a. Some might think that their gifts don’t count

## b. Some might think that their gifts aren’t needed.

## c. Some might think that other’s gifts aren’t needed.

> One could imagine a comparison between a car’s oil drain plug and its electronic ignition system. One is as low-tech (and unimpressive) as could be, while the other is highly sophisticated. But a car won’t last long without its oil drain plug no matter how impressive its ignition system! The various hoses used to deliver fuel or other fluids from one part of the car to the places where they are needed are not impressive or technological wonders, but it would be ridiculous to think that the car could get along without them.

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> The failure of one little valve can shut down the whole bodily system. The implication is that there is no unimportant gift or person in the body of Christ.

> — Brian Rosner

# Application

1. Are you a member (Christian)?

2. Are you a committed member of a local church?

3. How do you enjoy serving Christ?

4. Are you doing that in some capacity?

5. Where are there needs in the church? Are you willing to serve where there are needs to see the body properly cared for?