St Paul's view that as members of the Body of Christ, we are like the organs and parts of the human body seems to put the goal well beyond our reach. Our bodily organs and parts have their functions planned for them and they never seek any good for themselves outside the body. Is there any hope that we could work with the same spirit of harmony as eyes and feet, ears and hands? History appears to indicate that Paul was demanding too much of us.

The Apostles voiced their weakness when they had an argument as to which of them was the greatest. When our contributions to the common good go unrecognized we seek consolation in our wounded pride. We easily become jealous of those who serve the community with more acclaim than we receive. Others complain that an unequal part of the tasks to be done are allotted to them. It requires faith to admit that those who perform the more menial tasks are really playing a vital part in the role of the Church. Though we admit that all can't be leaders we still find it hard to obey.