We've spent two weeks talking about 1) what the early church looked like and 2) what our roles as individuals are in the church. Finally, we discuss what makes the church any different from a major corporation.
As we've said earlier, each individual in the church ought to be using their unique gifts and talents to serve within that church. The body functions best when people are performing tasks that coincide with what they are good at and enjoy doing.
But can't the same be said for a corporation like McDonald's?
If McDonald's is running efficiently each person in the corporation will be performing his or her assigned task. A vice-president might not be equipped to make a Big Mac and a food delivery driver may not enjoy managing a franchise.
So what distinguishes the church from McDonald's?
In a word...love.
As Jesus was talking with the disciples in John 13:34-35, the topic came up about how people in the world would know that they were followers of Jesus. He gave them a simple and yet insanely tough task of loving the people of the world.
As a follower of Jesus myself, I read that statement and have no problems with the thought of it. But a question comes to mind: How do we love one another?
There are many examples of what love is NOT supposed to look like in our world today. Movies, friends, songs, and even parents can be bad examples of love. So how do we know what it looks like to truly love one another?
Another simple yet tough task: Follow the example of Jesus.
Jesus loved everyone regardless of race, financial standing, past sin, or attitude. He ate meals with people he was supposed to avoid. He healed people who weren't grateful. He wasn't just focused on earthly things, but on the eternal souls of people.
Jesus loved people in order to help them restore their broken relationship with God.
This is why the church differs from McDonald's. The church ought to be full of people who love each other and care about the eternal souls of others.
Do you love as Jesus loved? If not, how will anyone know you're a follower of Jesus?
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