What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "1 Cor 12:22 – the weaker parts of the body"
Answer
The Scriptures emphasize that God has assembled the members of the body of Christ so that each part, even the deficient one, receives honor, to avoid divisions. The church is called to bear mutual care, since the suffering or honoring of a single member affects the whole body. Rather than focusing on themselves, believers should respect the diversity of gifts and actively support and heal the weak.
Harmony and Care in the Body of Christ
»God has assembled the body and given the deficient part greater honor, so that there is no division in the body, but the members bear the same concern for one another. And if one member suffers, all members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all members rejoice with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and individually you are members.«
The Importance of Mutual Dependence
»The eye cannot say to the hand: I don’t need you; nor can the head to the feet: I don’t need you.... God has assembled the body and given the part that lacked honor a greater honor: so that there is no division in the body; but that the members should have the same concern for one another.«
Strengthening the Weak and Unity
»The Lord has a special task for His people at this time. He says, “Strengthen the slack hands and firm the wavering knees.” This is precisely the work that the Apostle Paul commissions to the churches. “Restore the slack hands and the wavering knees,” He says, “and make straight paths for your feet, so that the lame may not depart from the way, but rather be healed.”«
Respect for the Diversity of Gifts
»The Lord wants His church to respect every gift that He has given to the various members. Let us guard against fixing our thoughts on ourselves and thinking that no one can serve the Lord unless they work in the same way as we do.«
Original Sources (English)
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