Scriptures considered: 1 Cor 12:4-31; 1 Pet 4:10; Rom 12:6-8; Eph 4:11-12
9. Everyone in the body exercising their spiritual gift(s) – encouraged to and given opportunity, understanding that every Christian has been gifted for the common good of the body.
Though some gifts seem to be more public or viewed often as more important, we are told in Ephesians 4 that "what every joint supplies" is important, even crucial to the work of the Holy Spirit in accomplishing the building up and unity of faith in the body of Christ. Now, this goes beyond just the local church to the universal church. We must work hand in hand with other Christians, and be willing to submit ourselves in humility at times.
Often, people take "spiritual gift tests" and these often just speak to personality and talent. Spiritual gifts are given at the point of salvation, and are spiritually used, so don't be content to just use your natural talents, but seek God's will and what He will have you to do for His glory. Prayerfully consider these things, ask a close friend, as often others see our gifts when we are blindly wondering what God has given us to do. All spiritual gifts are from God, and for the body, not for our own glory. I welcome discussion on this point, and urge everyone to seek God's Word, and start our discussion there rather than what we have always known, or thought to be true. We are looking for God's pattern here, I look forward to hearing from you all.
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