4 For as in one body we have many members,[a] and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads,[b] with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
Romans 12:4-8, ESV
We all bring a uniqueness into the church. Praise the Lord for His gifts! But gifts from the Lord… just like all gifts are meant to be used. (Unless you have some Star Wars collectable that retains its value by remaining in the box and not getting played with.) The main point isn’t the gift itself, but how we use that gift.
GIFTS GIVEN TO US FROM THE GRACE OF GOD:
Prophecy, service, teaching, exhortation, contribution, leadership, mercy
We are individuals and don’t lose our individual-ness when we join a church, but we are supposed to bring our individual-ness inside and actually ADD to the church body! We’re not supposed to be parasites, sucking life out of the church. NO! We are supposed to be adding life… our life in fact, to the life of the church body.
Be unique together!