Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. 1 Corinthians 12:27
There is a larger context to life than just living for self. A self-focused life is chronically frustrated and is unable to reach its full potential. Its demanding demeanor marginalizes wise counsel and only attracts insecure individuals. However, those who pray for what’s best for the whole become whole. Everyone is honored in an environment that values individual contributions. “We, not me” is the vocabulary of those who honor God and that honor flows to each other.
Every disciple is stronger when they are connected to other followers. Isolation contributes to spiritual impotence, but community gives spiritual life and power, think about Jesus even had a team and they did ministry together. Encouragement and accountability are exalted in relationships that serve what’s best for the whole. A leader who serves the team sees other team members serve well. A man who serves his family experiences a family that serves each other. “We overcomes me” with unselfish service. Thus, by God’s grace, put to death the “me monster” and replace it with love for the Lord and people. “We, not me” is the motto of mature believers.
Every disciple is stronger when they are connected to other followers. Isolation contributes to spiritual impotence, but community gives spiritual life and power, think about Jesus even had a team and they did ministry together. Encouragement and accountability are exalted in relationships that serve what’s best for the whole. A leader who serves the team sees other team members serve well. A man who serves his family experiences a family that serves each other. “We overcomes me” with unselfish service. Thus, by God’s grace, put to death the “me monster” and replace it with love for the Lord and people. “We, not me” is the motto of mature believers.
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