Same but different.

Same but different! We are alike in many ways, but at the same time we are different and unique. Yes, we are all human sharing many human traits and functions. We all share the fact that we are a creation of God. Many try to deny this to no avail (non-believers). For instance, we also are different in that we have fingerprints and DNA that are unique. We (believers) carry these differences and similarities everywhere we go, even into the many membered body of Christ. Beyond basic beliefs there is much divergence, disagreement, etc. I often wonder why. Is it part of God's plan? Jesus did say He came to bring division in Luke 12:51. Is that what He was referring to? Our differences become evident when pertinent scriptures are studied on this topic. Example: Romans 12:4-9; 1 Corinthians 3:5-15, 4:7, 7:7, 12:1-31; 1 Peter 4:10. Revelation 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. [All humans are part of Gods' creation. Would He get any pleasure out of us if we were all created the same (like robots)? How many have actually pleased Him lately? Might be a couple of things to think about]. There is no way we can all be doing the same thing in our journeys as Christians. Beyond the basics, many of us believe very differently. We each are different. We have different learning abilities, likes and dislikes, different levels of understanding, reading and comprehension skills, etc. Using Concordances and Commentaries is just one step in the journeys of some Christians. Other steps come after this one maybe, some never make it to this step and others may never need this step (use of Concordances and Commentaries). Sadly, some never make it to the first step. Regardless of where you are, it is all part of God's plan; in that you can trust. But, we have each been given different gifts to be used in different ways. Our goal is the same, to hopefully aid in bringing all to repentance; leading others towards God and not away from Him. There is no need to try and be someone else. It is best to try and figure out what the gifts are God has given you and then take full advantage of those gifts. Do God's will, not your will. Study the Bible diligently. Seek Him in His word and learn His will for you! Food for thought: If you want to be free from the bondage of deception, (caused by listening to false teachers, those that are biblically illiterate), learn the truth by studying the word of God completely as we are commanded to do; don’t be destroyed for lack of knowledge of God’s word. Another really good reason to study is you will not hear God’s word today where you should hear His word (in church). 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. Amos 8:11 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD: (That famine for hearing the Word of the Lord is upon us now. People are starving for the truth in the Word. Sadly, fairy tales, false teachings, traditions and commandments of men are all that are taught in most churches today. You can overcome the famine by actually studying the word of God yourself; what a concept). By studying the Bible yourself you will discover amazing things that, sadly, you will never hear while sitting in a church pew.