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bluidkiti · 03-15-2014, 11:11 AM

Job Titles By C. P. Hia

For the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith. —Ephesians 4:12-13

When the British Broadcasting Corporation asked for examples of important-sounding, obscure, and even bizarre job titles, one writer offered hers: Underwater Ceramic Technician. She was a dishwasher at a restaurant. Sometimes titles are used to make a job sound more important.

When the apostle Paul listed some of God’s gifts to the church in Ephesians 4:11, he did not intend for these to be understood as high-sounding job titles. All the parts of the body are necessary for the body to function properly. No one part is better than another.

What was of primary importance was the purpose of these gifts. They were “for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to . . . the stature of the fullness of Christ” (vv.12-13).

It matters little what title we hold. What is important is that we strengthen the faith of God’s people. When we gauge our effectiveness by the standard that the Bible gives us, it will not matter when we are moved to another role or no longer hold a specific title. Out of love for God, we serve to build up fellow believers, and we let God give His commendation in heaven as He sees fit (Matt. 25:21).
Lord, please use me as Your instrument to touch
others’ lives. Help me not to be concerned
about what title I hold but instead that my
life might show others Your grace.

God’s gifts to us are not for us but for others.

MajestyJo · 03-20-2014, 02:43 PM

Have always looked at them as labels. I have had so many over the years, and finally got to a place, I recognized them for what they where, and then thought it isn't about the label or title, it is about me as to who I deal with it, live with it, or overcome it.

They can be overbearing or they can be an affirmation.

My last boss called me the office manager, when in fact, I was a girl Friday. He bought me an electronic typewriter and figured it replaced the raise I was due.

The same with the 5 types of arthritis, diabetes, nerves disorder, pseudo gout, etc. A name is a name, it is about me and how I deal with it in today.

In today, I am a recovering alcoholic. That doesn't mean I am healed, my disease is there just waiting to slip into a crack, especially if I allow my mind to stray and I follow.

03-15-2014, 11:11 AM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,853	Job Titles Job Titles By C. P. Hia For the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith. —Ephesians 4:12-13 When the British Broadcasting Corporation asked for examples of important-sounding, obscure, and even bizarre job titles, one writer offered hers: Underwater Ceramic Technician. She was a dishwasher at a restaurant. Sometimes titles are used to make a job sound more important. When the apostle Paul listed some of God’s gifts to the church in Ephesians 4:11, he did not intend for these to be understood as high-sounding job titles. All the parts of the body are necessary for the body to function properly. No one part is better than another. What was of primary importance was the purpose of these gifts. They were “for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to . . . the stature of the fullness of Christ” (vv.12-13). It matters little what title we hold. What is important is that we strengthen the faith of God’s people. When we gauge our effectiveness by the standard that the Bible gives us, it will not matter when we are moved to another role or no longer hold a specific title. Out of love for God, we serve to build up fellow believers, and we let God give His commendation in heaven as He sees fit (Matt. 25:21). Lord, please use me as Your instrument to touch others’ lives. Help me not to be concerned about what title I hold but instead that my life might show others Your grace. God’s gifts to us are not for us but for others. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

03-20-2014, 02:43 PM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	Have always looked at them as labels. I have had so many over the years, and finally got to a place, I recognized them for what they where, and then thought it isn't about the label or title, it is about me as to who I deal with it, live with it, or overcome it. They can be overbearing or they can be an affirmation. My last boss called me the office manager, when in fact, I was a girl Friday. He bought me an electronic typewriter and figured it replaced the raise I was due. The same with the 5 types of arthritis, diabetes, nerves disorder, pseudo gout, etc. A name is a name, it is about me and how I deal with it in today. In today, I am a recovering alcoholic. That doesn't mean I am healed, my disease is there just waiting to slip into a crack, especially if I allow my mind to stray and I follow. __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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