Arrogance

 do not be arrogant toward the branches. If you are, remember it is not you who support the root, but the root that supports you.
Romans 11:18 ESV
https://bible.com/bible/59/rom.11.18.ESV

Paul pictures God's people as an olive tree. The natural plant is Jewish. Judaism is the root of Christianity. The Jewish Messiah, or Christ, is Saviour of the world.

The vast majority of Christians now are Gentiles. It's as though we're branches that have been grafted in to the natural olive tree. Just because we might be the ones bearing the most fruit, doesn't mean to say we can be arrogant though.

Without being rooted in Jesus the Messiah, we could bear no fruit. Without Him, we can do nothing. He unites Jews and Gentiles together in faith towards Himself.

Nowadays, within God's people, we might consider Jews more widely as religious people who come to faith in Jesus. Gentiles could represent secular people who come to faith in Jesus. Whatever our background, we're united by together trusting in Christ.

'Our Father in heaven, thank You for uniting us in Christ. Please help us to live that way, and to work together for Your glory. In Christ's name, amen'

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