Competition with other Christians is dangerous and does not achieve anything useful. The Spirit gives us gifts so we can cooperate in ministry and achieve the common good. How are you contributing?

1. Competition, Contribution, Cooperation and the Common Good 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Study notes at http://is.gd/6gUQ6

2. Sibling rivalry results in competition that goes nowhere

3. Churches can also get caught up in useless competitions that go nowhere

4. We need to focus on the common good

5. The common good is achieved when we cooperate together in service

6. The common good is the reason we are given spiritual gifts More on the reason for spiritual gifts at http://is.gd/6gUQ6

7. We receive spiritual gifts from the Holy Spirit as the Spirit decides

8. Competition works against the common good

9. Competition is anything that creates controversy and doesn't submit to Jesus

10. Competition occurs when we compare ourselves to others

11. Contribution is the purpose of spiritual gifts

12. The Spirit gives us spiritual gifts so we can serve each other

13. The church is built up as each of us contributes in the way the Spirit desires

14. Cooperation is the goal of spiritual gifts

15. We cooperate with each other when we serve Jesus with the gifts he gave us

16. Cooperation builds the body and keeps proper focus on Jesus

17. Stop comparing yourself to others and competing with them

18. Find a way to contribute

19. All the pieces matter How are you contributing? Study notes at http://is.gd/6gUQ6

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