18 But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased.

1. 1Co 12:12 ¶ For as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. 14 For in fact the body is not one member but many. 15 If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? 16 And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling?

2. 18 But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. 19 And if they were all one member, where would the body be? 20 But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. 21 And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." 22 No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. 23 And those parts which we deem less honorable we surround with special honor; and our ungraceful parts receive a special grace which our graceful parts do not require. 24 Yes, God has so constructed the body--by giving a special honor to the part that lacks it-

3. 25 that there should be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. • 26 And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. • 27 ¶ Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.

4. Col 3:14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. Jn 13:35 "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."

5. Am I My Brother’s Keeper? Ge 4:9 ¶ Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother?" He said, "I do not know. Am I my brother's keeper?” Four Probing Questions Lu 10:29 But he (the lawyer), wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?“ 33 "But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion.

6. 1. Have you ever thought about why God has left you on earth after saving you? • Is it simply to be sanctified, content, knowledgeable, and faithful church goers? • God will have our fellowship and worship • for eternity in Heaven. • Re 7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; 10 And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God who sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb.

7. 2. Have you ever thought about the fact that you are spiritually responsible for other people? Eze 3:18 "When I say to the wicked, 'You shall surely die,' and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life, that same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand. Body of Christ 1Co 26 And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; • Ga 6:1 ¶ Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. • If you allow spiritual and moral compromise, or moral and spiritual corruption or indifference into your life, everyone in contact with you suffers.

8. We are predestined to be conformed to His image • 3. Have you ever thought about the fact that God has called you to be broken bread and poured out wine for other people? • Ga 6:2 Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. • 1Th 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. • Are you willing to be used by God to disciple men and women to Christ and in Christ?

9. 4. Have you ever thought about what is God’s way to thank Him for his “so a great salvation”? • Is it not a life of humble dedicated service? • Are we not left on earth to • glorify God in our service to • Him and for Him. • Jos 1:2 Moses my servant is dead; Jas 1:1 ¶ James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, Tit 1:1 ¶ Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, • Mt 20:27 And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: 28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. • Jn 13:15 "For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.

10. Conclusion When you die will the Lord say to you “Well done good and faithful servant…” Or My spiritually responsible servantyour nameis dead.