Individualism
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· 12 viewsThe recognition of individuality, of the differences between particular people, and of their special gifts, needs and character. In a negative sense, the term can mean placing the needs of individuals above those of the church as a whole, which is contrary to the biblical emphasis on all believers sharing in the common ministry of the body of Christ.
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Individualism stresses the differences between people
Individualism stresses the differences between people
Recognising people’s special gifts
Recognising people’s special gifts
There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all. There are different kinds of service, but we serve the same Lord. God works in different ways, but it is the same God who does the work in all of us.
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Recognising people’s abilities and opportunities
Recognising people’s abilities and opportunities
“Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone. He gave five bags of silver to one, two bags of silver to another, and one bag of silver to the last—dividing it in proportion to their abilities. He then left on his trip.
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Individualism and the church
Individualism and the church
Recognising the parts people play in the church, the body of Christ
Recognising the parts people play in the church, the body of Christ
The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ.
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Individualism must not emphasise the individual at the expense of the church as a whole
Individualism must not emphasise the individual at the expense of the church as a whole
The eye can never say to the hand, “I don’t need you.” The head can’t say to the feet, “I don’t need you.”
In fact, some parts of the body that seem weakest and least important are actually the most necessary. And the parts we regard as less honorable are those we clothe with the greatest care. So we carefully protect those parts that should not be seen, while the more honorable parts do not require this special care. So God has put the body together such that extra honor and care are given to those parts that have less dignity. This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other. If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad.
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Contrary to self-seeking individualism, believers should share in the common ministry of the body of Christ
Contrary to self-seeking individualism, believers should share in the common ministry of the body of Christ
All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.
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