The Itch of the Body

We are here to encourage one another.  Sometimes we say 'good job' and sometimes we say 'be careful', but it is the spirit and intent in which we say it that makes the difference.  In our passage today, Apollos is effective preaching the message of the Gospel.  He does not quite get every little thing right and he is pulled aside and corrected.   Acts 18:26- He began to speak boldly in the synagogue, but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. (www.lifejournal.cc) I don't get the sense of embarrassment or judgment in this statement.  They just pulled him aside and said, 'Hey, let us help you sharpen your pencil.'  We live in a day that people have a greater tendency to say something behind someone's back or to look down on them when they correct them.  We also live in a day when people are very sensitive to correction.  We must remember though that we are the body of Christ.  We work together to get the job of the Body of Christ done.  When one needs another, we help each other along the way.    When my leg itches, my hand scratches.  When my foot hurts, my hand will rub it.  We are to work together as the body of Christ, always looking out for the good of the work of Christ.  Honor Him today and do whatever it takes to help the body of Christ.