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Romans 12:5 - Ways Christians Mingle and Work Together in Christ.Romans 12:5 (NIV) so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.Romans 12:5 (NLT) so it is with Christ's body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other. Romans 12:5 (AMP) So we, numerous as we are, are one body in Christ (the Messiah) and individually we are parts one of another [mutually dependent on one another]. Romans 12:5 (TPT) And so it is in the body of Christ. For though we are many, we've all been mingled into one body in Christ. This means that we are all vitally joined to one another, with each contributing to the others. INTRODUCTION Paul uses the concept of the human body to teach how Christians should live and work together. Just as the parts of the body function under the direction of the brain, so Christians are to work together under the command and authority of Jesus Christ (see 1 Corinthians 12:12-31; Ephesians 4:1-16). [Life Application SB] COMMENTARY PEARL Although my eyes were closed as my five close friends and I prayed, I did a mental inventory of each lady. None of us attended the same congregation. We varied in age by twenty years. Our backgrounds, family stories, and interests were diverse. Yet we shared our love for Jesus. And that made us family. When our former writers' group disbanded, fellow member Beth emailed me, saying she would miss seeing me. I suggested she and I meet and pray together. That was ten years and six published books ago. We now meet together, with a few others, at a central location every other week to pray. Sometimes we even discuss writing projects. But Mostly We Join Our Hearts To Ask Jesus To Help Us Raise Our Kids, Love Our Husbands And Parents Better, And Fill Us With Wisdom For Everyday Problems. We don't debate theological differences. Our Goal Is To Help Each Other Know Jesus More Intimately And Succeed At Doing Life With His Help. Some glorious day we'll meet in heaven around Jesus's throne to worship Him. And that makes us family. Jeanette Levellie Faith Step: Text a friend of a different denomination from yours. Start your message with "Dear Sister" or "Dear Brother." [Mornings With Jesus 2024 Devotional by Guideposts and Zondervan] LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY Romans 12:5 - Christians Are So Different. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2023/20230320-0948.html Ephesians 4:2 - Love Extends Grace. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2023/20231017-0956.html LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT https://abible.com/links/ |