The Necessary Feeble Members 1 Corinthians 12:22

As Paul the apostle continued to share about the importance of each “part” of the “the body”, he wrote concerning the “eye, hand, head and feet” and questioned whether they had “need” of each other. In chapter twelve and verse twenty-two of First Corinthians, Paul shared with the church members how there are, “those members...which seem more feeble”, where we read:

No, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:

The verse begins, “No, much more those members of the body, ...”. Paul began with the word, “No” which means “not at all, nevertheless and notwithstanding”, “much more” which means “to a larger and greater degree” “those members” which means “the limbs and parts” “of the body” or “of the living corpse or carcass”. Paul referred to the “parts” of the body to a “greater degree”.

The verse goes on to say, “... which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:” Paul continued the words, “which seem” which means “is of the opinion, thinks and supposes” “to be” or “to be at hand and readily” “more feeble” which means “to a greater degree weak, infirm and sick”, “are necessary” or “what one cannot do without and indispensable”. Paul declared the “parts” which are deemed “weak and infirm” as “indispensable”.

When we think through these words from Paul, we see how every “part” of the “body” is significant regardless of how small or “weak” it may seem. The “body” works as a whole, and each of the “members” have their special role. The church of Jesus Christ is the same way, and each of it's “parts” and “functions” add to the whole. Jesus Christ desires a “body” or “church” that is comprised of all the “members” within it, and as we allow Him to do His work through us, we become a witness to the world that He not only exists, but He functions best with the “necessary feeble members”.

Next time Paul shares with the church members concerning how, “those members of the body, which we think to be less honorable, upon these we bestow more abundant honor”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

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