Romans 12:3a For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought,
The analogy in these verses is an interesting one: “…so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” I totally understand liking some parts of my body (my eyes, for instance) better than others (my flabby arms). However, even the parts of my body that perform inelegant functions (I’m looking at you bladder and bowel) are crucial for a thriving life.
Romans 12:3b …but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.
In life it is really easy (for me at least) to make snap judgments about people and situations. But just like the body with all its complexity–even the inelegant parts–we are all God’s children. We belong to each other. We need each other to function well, as God intended.
Romans 12:4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function,
Precious Savior, Thank You for this reminder that we are parts of a whole in the body of Christ. Thank You for the reminder that we belong to each other. Help us to see as You see, to love as You love….even the inelegant parts. Amen.
Romans 12:5 …so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.
Have a blessed day.