View this Message in a Browser | Forward to a Friend | Unsubscribe More Devotionals More Newsletters Bible Study Tools Who is Jesus? Saturday, January 25, 2014 January 25/26 Stop Robbing the Body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12:14-21 Every day, you get out of bed, put on clothes, and walk to the table to eat breakfast. You greet the rest of the household and maybe read the paper. A few minutes later, you drive to work at 60 m.p.h. on a strip of asphalt where other vehicles can pass by within four feet. In the first hour or so that you’re awake, your body completes thousands of complex tasks that are so routine they go unnoticed. Our physical frame is a creation of remarkable beauty and intricacy. And while certain parts seem more attractive than others, all are useful. The body’s interdependent nature—that is, the way every part relies on other parts to perform properly—is an apt metaphor for a Christ-centered church. When believers use their gifts and talents to operate together lovingly, the whole body functions properly to the glory of God. However, churches today are filled with people who feel insignificant. Upon seeing the successful work of others, they decide they’re not really needed or assume they haven’t got the “right” talents to make a worthwhile contribution. Those are lies from the Devil. When his misguidance succeeds—which is all too often—he manages to get one more Christian to back away in hopes that someone else will do the Lord’s work. Hanging back instead of seeking a place to serve is a form of thievery: you’re robbing the Lord’s church—His people—of your unique contribution. Your role might be small or go unnoticed, but it is vital to Jesus Christ and to the smooth functioning of His body on earth. For more biblical teaching and resources from Dr. Charles Stanley, please visit intouch.org. Used with permission from In Touch Ministries, Inc. © 2009 All Rights Reserved. You may also like: THIS WEEK NIV Devotions for Men Written by men for men, these weekly devotions will help you draw closer to God Click to read online >> THIS WEEK Discover the Book, with Dr. John Barnett Daily sermons for spiritual growth Click to read online >> FREE Special Edition of Friends of Zion Magazine Undergrad Certificate in only 16 weeks FREE Monthly Magazine from Charles Stanley Help Stop the War on Christians Free Book about Christian Persecution Send a FREE Ecard More Ecards Romans 15:13 Broken Heart Happy Birthday Hang in There Unsubscribe | Read about Salem Web Network | Send us your Feedback | Subscription Preferences © 2014 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 500 Richmond, VA 23219 This email is never sent unsolicited. You received this email because your email address, [email protected], is signed up to receive email from a Salem Web Network website. We respect and value your time and are committed to protecting your privacy. Use the links above to learn more about Salem Web Network (SWN), provide us with your feedback, update your preferences, or unsubscribe from this email. Salem Web Network website properties include: Crosswalk OnePlace LightSource CrossCards Christianity BibleStudyTools ChristianCollege GodTube GospelTube Jesus.org TheFish
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