Read 1 Corinthians 12
If one part [of the body] suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. 1 Corinthians 12:26

Diversity in the church body is an evidence of the wisdom of God. Each member needs the other members, and no member can afford to become independent. When a part of the human body becomes independent, there is a serious problem that could lead to sickness and even death. In a healthy human body, the various members cooperate with one another and even compensate for one another when a crisis occurs. The instant any part of the body says to any other part, “I don’t need you!” it begins to weaken and die and create problems for the whole body.

A famous preacher was speaking at a ministers’ meeting, and he took time before and after the meeting to shake hands with the pastors and chat with them. A friend asked him, “Why take time for a group of men you may never see again?” The world-renowned preacher smiled and said, “Well, I may be where I am because of them! Anyway, if I didn’t need them on the way up, I may need them on the way down!” No Christian servant can say to any other servant, “My ministry can get along without you!”

Something to Ponder
In terms of a human body, what “part” would you say you are in the church? Why?