Monday, February 4, 2019

Grace according to measure

Dear brethren,

Today’s readings:
Exodus 16-18; Ephesians 4

Ephesians 4:7
But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

At first glance, Paul seems to be suggesting that there are different measures or degrees of “grace”!
Quite obviously, “grace” here cannot refer to that of the salvation planned for us (c.f. Ti 2:11), but more of allowance and blessing (c.f. 1Co 3:10; 2Co 8:1).
Rather than looking upon it as personal limitations attached to us, the subsequent verses in the chapter explains to us that Paul is merely trying to emphasize the fact that all of us have different roles (v.11,12) that we are all part of the body of Christ (v.16), that we be not divided in spite of our differences but on the contrary be kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another (v.32).
Wherefore let us be reminded that all of us have our individual strengths and weaknesses, yet let us neither use them as excuses to not give our best nor look down on others who may not share our abilities, but use our talents to the best of our ability, helping and encouraging one another, all to the edifying of the body of Christ, to the Work of the Lord and to the glory of God.

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