Don't project a gift you have onto another person to whom God may not have given that specific gift. Don't exalt any particular type of gift over another realize that in God's eyes, all are equally valuable. Never use a spiritual gift to acquire personal power, gain wealth, take revenge, or exploit fellow believers. Know that God expects you to use all the gifts He has given you as you serve Him.ĭon't abuse the gifts. Realize that you may likely have more than one spiritual gift. Recognize that many people have a mix of spiritual gifts. Ask God to help you discern true spiritual gifts from counterfeit ones that come from the evil side of the spiritual realm. A spiritual gift is not a natural talent (everyone has natural talents, but only believers have spiritual gifts), a fruit of the Spirit (all Christians should develop the same fruit, whereas only certain Christians receive particular spiritual gifts), or a role (Christians should be ready to fill any role in case of an emergency or temporary need, but that doesn't necessarily mean the role makes use of their unique strengths). Spiritual gifts are special attributes given by the Holy Spirit to every member of the Body of Christ, according to God's grace, for use within the context of the Body. Know that your spiritual gift (or combination of gifts) determines your purpose in Christ's Body. Understand what truly constitutes a spiritual gift. Here's how you can use your spiritual gifts to help your church grow: When you discover your spiritual gift(s) and use them in your local church, you'll see amazing growth take place for everyone in your congregation. And those gifts aren't just for your own benefit their purpose is to bless entire Body of Christ.
If you're a Christian, God has given you at least one spiritual gift.