Three of our bell choir are going to play a four-part tune. Well, if your gift is discounted by someone else, or if you feel so shy that you don't use your gift, then this is what happens. All are gifted, all are needed and all are equal. All the bells have a note to ring, all are needed and all the bells are equal. The little bells are needed also.
Busy bells are no more valuable than the one that rings only a few times.
We cannot ignore our own gifts or put down others. In verse 28, Paul begins another listing of gifts. He once more repeats himself with the gifts of apostle, prophet and teacher . The prophets declared the will of the Lord to the people and gave the direction. The teachers instructed the believers.