As long as a brick lies by itself it is useless; it becomes of use only when it is incorporated into a building.  So it is with the individual Christian.  To realize his destiny he must not remain alone, but must be built into the fabric of the church.

1st Peter 2:4-10   4  To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,

 5  Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. note
 6  Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
 7  Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, note
 8  And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
 9  But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: note note
 10  Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

No matter what country we come from, we Christians are special people.  Therefore, let’s act like it.

–Pastor Ward Clinton