In a culture where spiritual leaders often gathered followers for themselves, Paul offers an upside-down word of wisdom: you do not belong to your favourite teacher, preacher, or leader—you belong to Christ. Writing to a divided church, he reminds them that baptism is not a badge of loyalty to a person, but a shared identity rooted in Jesus alone. In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus’ calls disciples not to elevate themselves or their leader, but to learn a new way of living together. This Sunday invites us to reflect on the wise way to be together—a community shaped not by personalities or preferences, but by shared belonging, humility, and the surprising wisdom of Christ.
Please stay after service for some conversation and refreshments - we love to chat!