The Common Good

Competition, Contribution, Cooperation and the Common Good 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Study notes at http://is.gd/6gUQ6

Sibling rivalry results in competition that goes nowhere

Churches can also get caught up in useless competitions that go nowhere

We need to focus on the common good

The common good is achieved when we cooperate together in service

The common good is the reason we are given spiritual gifts More on the reason for spiritual gifts at http://is.gd/6gUQ6

We receive spiritual gifts from the Holy Spirit as the Spirit decides

Competition works against the common good

Competition is anything that creates controversy and doesn't submit to Jesus

Competition occurs when we compare ourselves to others

Contribution is the purpose of spiritual gifts

The Spirit gives us spiritual gifts so we can serve each other

The church is built up as each of us contributes in the way the Spirit desires

Cooperation is the goal of spiritual gifts

We cooperate with each other when we serve Jesus with the gifts he gave us

Cooperation builds the body and keeps proper focus on Jesus

Stop comparing yourself to others and competing with them

Find a way to contribute

All the pieces matter How are you contributing? Study notes at http://is.gd/6gUQ6

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by Jeremy Hoover on Jan 18, 2010