We read 1 Corinthians 12 and 13 and face Paul’s challenge that spiritual gifts are given for the good of the whole church, not for personal status. We also test our instincts toward independence or insecurity and come back to the center: love is what makes the body of Christ function.
• reminding you about the free Messy Church Bible study guide and why 1 Corinthians stays practical
• spiritual gifts coming from one Spirit and serving one Lord for the benefit of all
• the body of Christ image that confronts envy, pride, and feeling unnecessary
• why weaker or less visible members are essential and honored by God
• love as the measure of maturity that turns gifts from noise into life
• contrasting American independence with biblical dependence on God and each other
• warning against ranking and organizing gifts as “more important”
• two reflection questions about drifting toward self-reliance or self-dismissal
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