The Workers
The manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all. (1 Corinthians 12:7)
A well-known coach was once asked, "How much does college football contribute to the national physical-fitness picture?" "Nothing," the coach replied abruptly. "Why not?" the startled interviewer asked. "Well," said the coach, "the way I see it, you have twenty-two men down on the field desperately needing a rest and 40,000 people in the stands desperately needing some exercise."
A similar situation exists in many churches.... When you compare the members who merely attend with those who actively participate, you often find...a small group of diligent Christian workers struggling "down on the field" while others in the congregation act like spectators.
A well-known coach was once asked, "How much does college football contribute to the national physical-fitness picture?" "Nothing," the coach replied abruptly. "Why not?" the startled interviewer asked. "Well," said the coach, "the way I see it, you have twenty-two men down on the field desperately needing a rest and 40,000 people in the stands desperately needing some exercise."
A similar situation exists in many churches.... When you compare the members who merely attend with those who actively participate, you often find...a small group of diligent Christian workers struggling "down on the field" while others in the congregation act like spectators.
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