“For as the body is one, and hath
many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body:
so also is Christ. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether
we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to
drink into one Spirit. For the body is not one member, but many.”—1 Corinthians
12:12-14 (KJV)
1 Corinthians, chapter 12, is an excellent illustration of how everybody’s important. The chapter talks
about how every part of the body contributes to the whole. The hand is not more important than the foot,
and so forth.
In the same
way, we all make necessary contributions to society. Yes, some individuals are
in leadership positions. We rely on them
to help us. Custodians have a different responsibility, but they’re no less
important. Dirty bathrooms are no fun. Wet, dirty floors are hazardous, too. (I
know. I just slipped on one the other day.)
Jesus’ Disciples
The 12 closest followers of the Lord had varying
personalities and backgrounds. They included a hotheaded fisherman, a tax
collector, and a physician. These men of God still managed to work together. They
probably accomplished this with the help of these traits:
- Love
- Patience
- Forgiveness
- Meekness
The Lion and the Mouse (Read the full Aesop’s Fable here)
A lion (the
King of the Jungle) captures a tiny mouse. He’s about ready to eat him. The
little rodent begs the big cat to stop. He also promises to repay the favor at
some point. The lion laughs unbelievingly, but still releases the mouse.
The mouse is
able to help the bigger animal a little later. He gnaws his way through the net
in which the lion is entangled. The big cat is free again.
Which animal
deserved the most respect? Which one was the most crucial in moving their
jungle society further along? That’s a trick question. They both had vital
parts to play.
The lion
wasn’t the most noteworthy because he was bigger and louder. The mouse taught
him a crucial lesson in not underestimating a smaller, “weaker” creature.
My Conclusion
Meekness is
not weakness, but strength. It signifies a willingness to learn and to grow. Jesus always demonstrated and advocated this
virtue. The following quotes on the power of pooling resources are found on inc.com:
"None of us is as smart as all
of us." --Ken Blanchard
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"Coming together is a beginning.
Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." --Henry Ford
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"If everyone is moving forward
together, then success takes care of itself." --Henry Ford
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"Alone we can do so little,
together we can do so much." --Helen Keller
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