First, that all and every one, who believes, being members of Christ, are in common, partakers of him, and of all his riches and gifts; [175] secondly, that every one must know it to be his duty, readily and cheerfully to employ his gifts, for the advantage and salvation of other members. [176]

[175] 1 John 1:3; 1:Cor. 1:9; Rom. 8:32; 1:Cor. 12:12, 13; 1:Cor. 6:17.

[176] 1:Cor. 12:21; 1:Cor. 13:1, 5; Philip. 2:4-8.