Paul presents an interesting, and effective, test of unity. Stuck in the middle of extended discussion of the unity of the body and how every part is necessary and plays its part, is this simply communicated test: 'If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.' Though this is simply said, it is not always simply done. That is why I think it is an excellent test of our unity. Do we authentically suffer with one another? Do we authentically rejoice with one another? Are we instead glad that it is not us suffering or jealous that it is not us that is not being honored? That certainly is the temptation that comes to us naturally, but when we let the Spirit have His way with us we can enjoy true unity.
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