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DURING A REHEARSAL at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, the renowned conductor Arturo Toscanini offered some constructive criticism to the featured soloist...

She was too proud to accept his help, however, and expressed her resentment by exclaiming in anger, "I am the star of this performance!" Toscanini responded wisely and firmly, "Madame, in this performance there are no stars." The maestro had made a strong point. The soloists, the members of the chorus, and the orchestra all had to work together in harmony or there could be no beautiful music.

THOUGHT: This is also true in the church. The Lord isn't looking for soloists who want to be stars; He's looking for workers who are willing to serve together. God's work takes teamwork. (Richard W. De Haan)

KneEmail: "The eye cannot say to the hand, 'I have no need of you'" (1 Cor. 12:21).

Posted by Mike Benson at January 9, 2006 2:18 AM

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