One Another: Loving the Bodyਨਮੂਨਾ

Unity in Diversity

In the body of Christ, unity does not mean uniformity. As Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 12:13-14, "For in one Spirit we were all baptised into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit. For the body does not consist of one member but of many." This passage reminds us that the church should celebrate, not just tolerate, our differences. Each of us brings unique gifts and perspectives that contribute to the richness of the community.

Reflect on your own gifts and how they fit into the larger body of Christ. Are you using them to build up the church and glorify God? Embrace the diversity around you. Every member is essential to the body's health and function. Pray for a spirit of unity that honours diversity, asking God to help you see others as He sees them—valuable and indispensable.

Going Deeper

The doctrine of the Trinity provides a model for unity in diversity. Just as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct yet one, the church is called to reflect this divine unity. Our differences are not obstacles but opportunities to manifest the multifaceted nature of God’s grace and love. Jesus prayed for this unity in John 17:21, "that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me."

This plan is based on a sermon preached by Pastor Sam Bricknell.