My Favorite Verses - Vol III (Aug 16 to Nov 16)
A collection of brief commentaries on some of the Bible’s most beloved (and least understood) passages, parables, verses & sayings
A collection of brief commentaries on some of the Bible’s most beloved (and least understood) passages, parables, verses & sayings
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1 Corinthians 12:7 … The Spirit of the Common Good<br />
(09/18/20<strong>16</strong>)<br />
“To each is Given the manifestation of the Spirit<br />
for the Common Good.” ~ Paul (1 Corinthians 12:7)<br />
Even though the biblical Paul was often obviously far more often than not<br />
completely clueless as <strong>to</strong> the active, humble, and selfless nature of The Way of<br />
Jesus Christ, note that he did (at least in this verse) mention here that it was not the<br />
Spirit itself that is given <strong>to</strong> us when we are worthy, but rather that it is “the<br />
manifestation of that Spirit for the Common Good” (i.e. the ability <strong>to</strong> actively &<br />
selflessly serve our communities &/or the others around us) that is given <strong>to</strong> us in every<br />
moment of our lives ...<br />
Please consider this deeply -- and please enact it resolutely.<br />
Amen ... Let it be so.<br />
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