The past couple of months we have been studying 1 Corinthians. It has been really good to see it from a fresh point of view and so re-learn some things and see some of issues Paul was facing…
Looking at the letter I see Paul fighting to maintain unity and trying to change the things that the church was doing to cause the dis-unity!
In the military chapel environment, teamwork and unity are second nature, however, getting the followers of Christ to be integrated into the body fully is difficult due to the transient nature of the military family and the work schedules of some units and specific jobs that may work shifts.
Folks see them selves as part of the Church, just not as part of the local church sometimes, meaning that out of love or duty, the attend week after week but don’t tend to socialize with others in church or be part of the local community other than attendance to the services. It is typical and natural I assume but I wonder the things that could be accomplished if everyone was part body like In 1 Corinthians 12. What if we really lived “suffering when others suffered and being glad when other parts are honored”?