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Football season is back in full swing, with teams practicing and preparing for the season. The good teams will assign players to roles based on their unique talents. Some players will be naturally suited to the offensive and defensive lines, while others will play better as wide receivers or running backs. A good team can discern which role fits which player best, and the team brings their diverse talents together to function together as a team.
In ministry, there is a similar concept. When the early church was trying to determine who would play what role, there were complaints that some widows weren't being served. If everyone tries to do everything, then some people play to their strengths and some end up doing things that aren't their strengths. Instead, the church functions better when people are assigned to the roles that they play best. In this case, some were better suited to pray and proclaim the word, while others dedicated themselves to serving widows. Each was dedicated to a different task of service, but their ministries looked very, very different. Each was serving faithfully, but it's a good reminder not to judge when someone is serving in a different way than you might expect. Let us celebrate our differences, that we come together to serve Christ's church.
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