Spiritual Gifts pt16: More Pinpointing

By Bill Gothard

If seven Christians representing each of the motivational gifts visited a sick person in the hospital, here is what each one might say, based on the perspective of his gift.

SERVER: “Here’s a little gift! Now, I brought your mail in, fed your dog, watered your plants, and washed your dishes.”

TEACHER: “I did some research on your illness and I believe I can explain what’s happening.”

GIVER: “Do you have insurance to cover this kind of illness?”

ORGANIZER: “Don’t worry about a thing. I’ve assigned your job to four others in the office.”

PROPHET: “What is God trying to say to you through this illness? Is there some sin you haven’t confessed yet?”

MERCY: “I can’t begin to tell you how I felt when I learned you were so sick. How do you feel now?”

EXHORTER: “How can we use what you’re learning here to help others in the future?”

UNDERSTAND HOW GIFTS ARE USED IN CHURCH

If seven Christians met together to organize the ideal church and each Christian represented a different motivational gift, here is what they would probably emphasize based on their spiritual outlook.

What we need in our church:

* PROPHET

“Well-prepared sermons exposing sin, proclaiming righteousness, and warning of judgment to come.”

* SERVER

“Practical assistance to every member of the church to encourage them and to help them fulfill their responsibilities.”

* TEACHER

“In-depth Bible studies with special emphasis on the precise meaning of words.”

* GIVER

“Generous programs of financial assistance to missionaries and other ministries.”

* ORGANIZER

“Smooth-running organization throughout the church so that every phrase will be carried out decently and in order.”

* MERCY

“Special outreach and concern for the precise and varying feelings of individuals with a readiness to meet their needs.”

* EXHORTER

“Personal counseling and encouragement for every member to assist them in applying Scriptural principles to their daily living.”

THIS SERIES CONTINUES…