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We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's
gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is
serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is
encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of
others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern
diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
- Romans 12:6-8
The Bible tells us that we all have at least one Spiritual Gift - a
talent given to believers of Christ to be exercised for the up-building
of the church, never for selfish or personal use. It is our duty to seek
out our Spiritual Gifts, and place them into action through service in
the church. This section discusses different types of Spiritual Gifts,
and into what service opportunities that they may be applied in the
church.
Spiritual Gifts and our Own Personal Ministry
God equips every believer with at least one special ability, or
spiritual gift, to be directed by the Holy Spirit in the up building of
the church. The Bible identifies these gifts primarily in three letters
of Paul:
Additional spiritual gifts are identified in 1 Corinthians 14: 25-33 and in 1 Peter 4: 9-11. It is up to us to identify our
spiritual gifts. Cool Spring has councilors who can aid in the
determination of our gifts. The taking of a Spiritual Gifts Analysis
test, also available from the church, can further pinpoint our
gifts. Finally, self-reflection and prayer will reveal to us our
unique gifts.
The online devotional "A
Member of the Team" has links to a variety of Spiritual Gifts
Analysis tests which can be taken online.
Once our spiritual gifts are revealed to us, we are to determine how
we can best place these gifts into service for the church. By taking
our spiritual gifts and meshing them with our own talents,
background, and personality, we can discover our own personal
ministry, as planned by God. Finally, we need to place this ministry
into action.
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at Cool Spring
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