Excerpt from Fearfully & Wonderfully Made. By Dr. Paul Brand and Philip Yancey
"The process of joining Christ's Body may at first seem like a renunciation. I no longer have full independence. Ironically, however, renouncing my old value system- in which I had to compete with other people on the basis of power, wealth, and talent- and committing myself to Christ, the Head, abruptly frees me. My sense of competition fades. No longer do I have to bristle against life, seizing ways to prove myself. In my new identity my ideal has become to live my life in such a way that people around me recognize Jesus Christ and His love, not my own set of distinctive qualities. My worth and acceptance are enveloped in Him. I have found this process of renunciation and commitment to be healthy, relaxing, and wholly good."
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