Equal Importance

“...whereas our seemly members have no need of it. But God has so composed the body, giving more abundant honor to that member which lacked...” I Cor 12:24

The second principle - The Importance is Equally Distributed.
Less honorable in verse 23 = The parts of the body we clothe = torso.

‘Unseemly’ means shameful, indecent, or unpresentable, and here refers to those parts of the body that are considered private and to be covered. In virtually all societies of history, with exception of a few primitive tribes, those parts of the body have been treated with modesty. The fact that many people today are discarding this natural modesty and are exploiting the display of traditionally private parts, indicates the extent of modern depravity.

The point that Paul is making is that although we may have parts covered, or they are hidden within, they are of equal importance.

Those in positions of leadership and prominence not only should not look down on those whose gifts are less noticeable, but should take special care to show them appreciation and to protect them when necessary.

Specially gifted Christians are specially obligated to “encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all men.” I Thess 5:14

I believe one of the greatest shocks in eternity will be the Bema Judgement. When we all stand before the Lord, and He reveals our attitude and actions. You will be surprised!

“But many who are first will be last; and the last, first.” Matt 19:30
“And whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave.” Matt 20:27

We have not been called to compete with each other, but to care and minister to each other!

Tomorrow we'll look at the Paul's third principle...