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The recognition of individuality, of the differences between particular people, and of their special gifts, needs and character. In a negative sense, the term can mean placing the needs of individuals above those of the church as a whole, which is contrary to the biblical emphasis on all believers sharing in the common ministry of the body of Christ.
Recognising people’s special gifts 1Co 12:4-6 See also Ro 12:6-8; 1Co 12:8-11,28-30; Eph 4:11; Heb 2:4; 1Pe 4:10
Recognising people’s abilities and opportunities Mt 25:14-15 See also Lk 19:12-13; 1Co 4:7
Recognising the parts people play in the church, the body of Christ 1Co 12:12 See also Ro 12:4-5; 1Co 12:14,17-20,27
Individualism must not emphasise the individual at the expense of the church as a whole 1Co 12:21-26 See also Ro 12:3,10,16; Php 2:3
Contrary to self-seeking individualism, believers should share in the common ministry of the body of Christ Ac 2:42 See also Ac 2:44; Ac 4:34-35; 2Co 8:13-14; 2Co 9:13; Heb 13:16