For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Romans 12:3-8 (NKJV)
The above scripture sums it up simply and nicely. Our talents and abilities are for a greater purpose. A purpose to edify, minister, teach, exhort, lead and cheer our fellow brothers and sisters in love and all righteousness. In this divine call is the root ingredient of love that must be without hypocrisy but sincere and genuine with a heart that is selfless and not selfish.
We are not created equal, but in love let us lift each other up for this is the will of God for us all.
Be encouraged,
Afolabi
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