rather humorous discussion was overheard last week. Four or five students in their late teens and early twenties were discussing the election results. One said he was moving to Canada. Another commented on the cheap education and health care in Canada. Yet a third stated that those were granted at an exceedingly high tax rate. The classic comment came from a young man who seemed astonished that taxes were needed to pay for these items. He said, “I thought they just magically appeared!”

Many people are like that. They want the benefits but do not think about their responsibility in providing those things necessary, or desired. We can understand children who do not understand but are growing in that understanding. But many adults still don’t understand. My point is not social, economic, or political - there is a spiritual application.

Have you heard the question, “What is the church doing for the family?” Often times we hear this kind of question concerning the young, the old, the family and almost any other kind of need perceived. The question is often asked in expectation that the elders or the local leadership should do something to provide for these needs.

Seldom is the person asking looking for ways they can help. But, stop and think a moment. We are the church. Each Christian is a part of the body of Christ (see 1 Corinthians 12).