How Spiritual Gifts Relate To Life

1. Spiritual Gifts Are Not      NATURAL TALENTS     , Abilities or Skills, But Both Are Used By God.

While spiritual gifts and natural abilities are not the same,  both are vital to discovering our unique place in the work of ministry!  Your unique contribution to ministry will come from both areas.  So, what are your talents or skills? 

2. Spiritual Gifts Are Not The      FRUIT      of The Spirit, But Both Are Needed To Be Effective.

While both are to be present in the life of every believer, the Fruit of the Spirit expresses the qualities of a maturing Christian life.  However, the gifts of the Spirit are not the same for everyone and are designed for the outward activity of ministry to the Body and not the inward attributes of a spiritually mature follower of Christ.

3. Spiritual Gifts Are Not The Same As A      MINISTRY POSITION     ,  But Our Giftedness Will Help Us Discover Those Roles.

One’s role and position does not automatically determine that they will have the corresponding gift to function effectively in that role.  Gifts are not distributed by the Holy Spirit based simply on a person’s title.  They are sovereignly selected and it is our responsibility to make sure that the Christian roles we undertake match our Spiritual gifts.  It is also important that we do not limit ourselves to only serve in areas we are gifted.  Titus 3:4 encourages to serve also in any area we are needed whether it is within our gift or not.

4. Spiritual Gifts Are Not The Same As      SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES     , But Everyone Needs Both.

All believers are to walk in faith, to pray diligently, to show mercy, to give generously, and to be a witness for the Lord.  However, there are certain individuals in the body of Christ to whom God gives a special gifting in many of these same areas.  This does not eliminate the rest from investing in the spiritual disciplines outlined in God’s Word.   For instance, you may not have the gift of evangelist but this does not excuse you from reaching people for Christ.  Sharing our faith is a discipline that is vital to the spiritual health of all believers regardless of whether it is our “gift” or not.