ACC ~ 1 Corinthians 12 v25

WHERE THE BOND OF PEACE IS NOT PRESERVED. BASIL: With those among whom harmony is not secured, however, the bond of peace is not preserved, mildness of spirit is not maintained, but there is dissension, strife and rivalry. It would be a great piece of audacity to call such persons “members of Christ” or to say that they are ruled by him. It would be the expression of an honest mind to say openly that the wisdom of the flesh is master there and wields a royal sovereignty. ON THE JUDGMENT OF GOD.

NO ONE DESPISED AS USELESS. AMBROSIASTER: Paul is saying that the human body is so organized that all its members are necessary, and because of this, all are concerned for one another. One cannot exist without the other, and parts which are thought to be inferior are usually more necessary. No one ought to be despised as useless. COMMENTARY ON PAUL’S EPISTLES.

GREATER ATTENTION TO INFERIOR PARTS. CHRYSOSTOM: Paul points out that if division in the body is to be avoided, greater attention must be given to the lesser parts, so that they will not be harmed or feel excluded. If they were badly treated they would be destroyed, and their destruction would be the ruin of the body. HOMILIES ON THE EPISTLES OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS 32.3.

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