We are always capable of so much more when we rely on one another. Nehemiah did not rely on a chosen few to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, but rather included everyone! Every person, every family, had a responsibility to contribute. Should not the church today feel the same way?
The church at Corinth, as Mike says, was “ill-behaved, struggling, and unhealthy.” Clearly, they needed a lot of instruction and a lot of encouragement.