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Understanding Spiritual Gifts Description: The gift of Administration is the divine enablement to understand what makes an organization function, and the special ability to plan and execute procedures that accomplish the goals of the ministry Traits: Thorough, objective, responsible, organized, goal-oriented, efficient, conscientious References: Apostleship Description: The gift of Apostleship is the divine ability to start and oversee the development of new churches or ministry structures. References: Craftsmanship Description: The gift of Craftsmanship is the divine enablement to creatively design and/or construct items to be used for ministry Traits: Creative, designer, handy, resourceful, practical, behind-the-scenes, helpful References: Creative Communication Description: The gift of Creative Communication is the divine enablement to communicate God’s truth through a variety of art form Traits: Expressive, imaginative, idea-oriented, artistic, creative, unconventional, sensitive References: Encouragement Description: The gift of Encouragement is the divine enablement to present truth so as to strengthen, comfort or urge to action those who are discouraged or wavering in their faith. Traits: Positive, motivating, challenging, affirming, reassuring, supportive, trustworthy References: Romans 12:8 Evangelism Description: The gift of Evangelism is the divine enablement to effectively communicate the gospel to unbelievers so they respond in faith and move toward discipleship. Traits: Sincere, candid, respected, influential, spiritual, confident, commitment-oriented References: Faith Description: The gift of Faith is the divine enablement to act on God’s promises with confidence and unwavering belief in God’s ability to fulfill his purposes. Traits: Prayerful, optimistic, trusting, assured, positive, inspiring, hopeful References: Giving Description: The gift of Giving is the divine enablement to contribute money and resources to the work of the Lord with cheerfulness and liberality. People with this gift do not ask “How much money do I need to give to God?” but “How much money do I need to live on?” Traits: Stewardship-oriented, responsible, resourceful, charitable, trusts in God, disciplined References: Helping Description: The gift of Helping is the divine enablement to accomplish practical and necessary tasks which free-up, support and meet the needs of others. Traits: Available, willing, helpful, reliable, loyal, dependable, whatever-it-takes attitude References: Hospitality Description: The gift of Hospitality is the divine enablement to care for people by providing fellowship, food, and shelter. Traits: Friendly, gracious, inviting, trusting, caring, responsive, warm References: Intercession Description: The gift of Intercession is the divine enablement to consistently pray on behalf of and for others, seeing frequent and specific results. Traits: Advocate, caring, sincere, peacemaker, trustworthy, burden-bearer, spiritually sensitive References: Knowledge Description: The gift of Knowledge is the divine enablement to bring truth to the body through a revelation or biblical insight. Traits: Inquisitive, responsive, observant, insightful, reflective, studious, truthful References: Leadership Description: The gift of Leadership is the divine enablement to cast vision, motivate, and direct people to harmoniously accomplish the purposes of God. Traits: Influential, diligent, visionary, trustworthy, persuasive, motivating, goal-setter References: Mercy Description: The gift of Mercy is the divine enablement to cheerfully and practically help those who are suffering or are in need--compassion moved to action Traits: Empathetic, caring, responsive, kind, compassionate, sensitive, burden-bearing References:
Description: The gift of Prophecy is the divine enablement to reveal truth and proclaim it in a timely and relevant manner for understanding, correction, repentance or edification. There may be immediate or future implications. Traits: Discerning, compelling, uncompromising, outspoken, authoritative, convicting, confronting References:
Description: The gift of Shepherding is the divine enablement to nurture, care for, and guide people toward on-going spiritual maturity and becoming like Christ. Traits: Influencing, nurturing, guiding, discipling, protective, supportive, relational References:
Description: The gift of Teaching is the divine enablement to understand, clearly explain, and apply the word of God, causing greater Christ-likeness in the lives of listeners. Traits: Disciplined, perceptive, teachable, authoritative, practical, analytical, articulate References: Wisdom Description: The gift of Wisdom is the divine enablement to apply spiritual truth effectively to meet a need in a specific situation. Traits: Sensible, insightful, practical, wise, fair, experienced, common sense References:
1. Projection When we have a particular spiritual gift, it’s easy for us to expect others to serve (or want to serve) as effectively in that area as we do. For example, those with the spiritual gift of Mercy could criticize others for not ministering more to hurting people. We need to be careful to avoid projecting our spiritual gifts onto others and expecting everyone to be like us. We are all fearfully and wonderfully made. We all have different gifts according to the grace given us. 2. Elevation There is a real temptation to hold our spiritual gifts up as more helpful to the body than other spiritual gifts. It is important to remember that all the gifts are important and make significant contributions to the ministry of our church and the universal church.
If we deny the truth and do not accept or use God’s spiritual gifts, we hinder his work in the world. He has selected which spiritual gift(s) he wanted each of us to have. If we use God’s gifts
wisely, we will hear: “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” (Matthew
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