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STEPPING ON MY OWN TOES

I say, 'stepping on my own toes,' because you are a part of me whether you are happy about that or not. Likewise, if Jesus is your Lord and Saviour then you are my brother or sister. You and I are THE BODY OF CHRIST. We are all members one of another. We cannot say to one member, "I have no need of you." (I Corinthians 12:21) The body needs every part of itself to be willing to defend and heal itself as a whole. One part without the other just does not make any sense. It would cripple or disable itself, by not operating as it should. If one part is hurting the others parts rush in and supply what is lacking. Whether that be nutrients, rest, blood, healing balm, or a covering until it scabs or mends itself in time. Without each other we are blind, deaf, dumb, or paralyzed. What is the greatest thing in the world? Not faith that can move mountains. Not hope that is willing to win souls. Not generosity that gives all it has to the poor. (obviously all these things are go