Do I Belong?-- Questions for Discussion and Reflection

Acts 9:2 describes the church as those who “belonged to the Way.” Romans 12:5 declares, “So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” (NIV) According to the following scriptures, what are some of the implications of us belonging to Christ and each other?

Romans 1:6; 12:5-8; & 14:8—

1 Corinthians 3:23; 6:15-20; 10:33 & 12:20-27—

Ephesians 4:25—

Galatians 3:29 & 5:24—

In order to fully embrace the biblical call to belong to one another, four choices must be made. Take time this week to evaluate your commitment to belong. What steps is the Holy Spirit prompting you to take in order to experience a deeper sense of belonging?

1. I choose to do life with others—using my gifts to serve and receive the blessing of being served. (Ecclesiastes 4:12)
2. I choose to live authentically, allowing others to see my strengths and weaknesses. (Romans 12:3)
3. I choose to commit for the long haul, rather than settling for “relational shortcuts.” (Ephesians 4:2)
4. I choose growth over comfort. (2 Corinthians 7:9)