with them because we believe that we will not ultimately lose through such costly commitment. It will be necessary for our theology to override our feelings on this. We must believe that we will be blessed if we pursue the implications of the biblical understanding of the body of Christ. To do this, of course, we must develop an approach to life where our theology is more important than our natural inclinations and instincts—a difficult task in this postmodern era! Some reject the approach advocated