1. Don't think of yourself too highly (3-5)

Following Jesus is personal, but the Christian life is not a one-man show. Each believer is a member of the Body of Christ. Each of us must put down roots in a particular Christian community. Each of us must recognize his own unique place in the Body of Christ, and we must recognize the unique and precious place of each of our coworkers and sheep. If we belong to Jesus, we are members of his Body and we belong to each other.

2. Different gifts (6-8)

A gift is something we have received by God's grace. It is not ours by 'right.' We do not earn gifts. They are given to us to be used-not for ourselves, but to glorify God and to build up others. Many of the gifts mentioned here are opportunities for serving others. In some cases, the nature of the gift suggests how it should be used to serve the Body: Leaders should be diligent; giving should be generous; mercy should be shown cheerfully.

Application: Lord, help me to see myself and others from your point of view and live an unselfish life.
One Word: Serve the Body with your gift.