1 Corinthians 12:25

Schism. Gr. schisma (see on ch. 1:10). The different talents and gifts possessed by various members of the church should not be a reason for the formation of parties within the church. None should be made to feel that they are not fit to belong to the society of others who have what might be regarded as superior gifts. There seems to be a reference here to the divisions that had developed in the church at Corinth (see chs. 1:10-12; 11:18). All the parts of the human body are necessary, and dependent on one another. No part is to be considered as needless for the welfare of the whole body. So with the church. No member, however feeble, unlearned, or obscure, should be thought unnecessary or valueless. Each one is needed in his place, and it is not right to think that they belong to different bodies and cannot therefore associate together.

Same care. No matter which part of the human body may be affected by pain or sickness, the resources and energies of the whole body are concentrated on relieving that pain and restoring the injured member to a normal state. Likewise, in the spiritual body every member should be interested in promoting the interests of his fellow members without respect of person or gift.