"Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good."
All people naturally differ by virtue of the physical and mental gifts that God has given them. This diversity is then compounded among Christians by the variety of spiritual gifts that God has given. We do not all receive the same set of gifts, neither do we all do the same work. There is great diversity among us. And yet, there is also great unity among us.
The same Spirit works in all our lives, equipping us with the gifts designed for us. We all serve the same God with the gifts that we have given. And beyond this, we actually have the same God in us, empowering us for service. And though we have many different gifts and different tasks to accomplish, the purpose of all our gifts is the same—the common good of the whole body of believers.
If you are a Christian, we have a great deal in common, but we are not the same. God has something special in store for you and you alone. Likewise, God has something for me and me alone. However, what He is doing in each of our lives goes beyond the individual and is for the benefit of others.
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