Spiritual Gifts (6)
Everyone of us is gifted and/or talented in some way. I want to write a little bit about the differences between natural abilities and God-given gifts.
One of the easiest ways to recognize a natural gift or ability is that it usually edifies the individual and brings honor and attention to them personally. A Spirit given gift edifies others and gives God glory.
Natural gifts and talents can be inherited skills or skills that can be learned. For example, music, sports, art – even speaking abilities.
Spiritual Gifts are given by the Holy Spirit of God and are only available to people who have accepted Jesus Christ. These gifts, if administered properly, will edify the Body of Christ, benefit others and give glory to God. As believers, we can possess both Spiritual Gifts and natural abilities/talents. We can also use them selfishly if we are not careful.
This is a good place to introduce some of the other Spiritual Gifts mentioned in the Bible. We have been learning about Motivational Gifts and now we are going to begin to learn how to recognize the differences between the individual Motivational gifts and the Ministry gifts that God has given us.
Motivational Gifts
(Romans 12:6-9)
Prophecy
Serving
Teaching
Exhortation
Giving
Administration
Mercy
Ministry Gifts
(Ephesians 4:11-13)
Apostle
Prophet
Evangelist
Pastor
Teacher
The following terms are also used when speaking about God’s Gifts. These are the manifestations of the Ministry Gifts.
REVELATION GIFTS
Word of Wisdom
Word of Knowledge
Discerning of Spirits
POWER GIFTS
Faith
Healing
Miracles
SPEAKING GIFTS –
Prophecy
Tongues
Interpretation of Tongues
Today's Word From God 
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