August 19
"...that
none of you may be puffed up
on behalf of one against the
other.
For who makes you differ from another?
And what do you
have that you did not receive?
Now if you did indeed receive
it,
why do you boast as if you had not received it?"
1
Corinthians 4:7
Every gift, every talent, every ability, every
wisdom, every understanding that each individual has - was GIVEN to
him/her. From this we can make three points:
1. If it was
given, then it didn't arise from within yourself. Bring thanksgiving
to God who gave it and use it with all your heart for his glory.
2.
If you understand that it was given you, do not expect others to walk
in the same gifting or talent or ability that you have. They do not
have what you have so how can you expect them to see things as you do, or to do things as you would?
3. Do not covet another's gift or talent. It was given
to them. You have your own. Do not judge that another's gift is
better or inferior to your own. God is the giver. Respect that with
all your heart.
We are the body of Christ, differing in gifts,
talents, and functions. Every gift, every talent, is meant to operate
for the building up of the whole body - therefore, every gift and
every talent is needed. Don't look down on others as being inferior/
And don't squander yours. You are needed.
2 comments:
Oh Sister Paula, I love this. So many treat the ministry and spiritual gifts as if it were a fad and you hardly ever see teaching on it. I love it. Thanks for sharing this!! 👍💗🕊📖😇 And the Lord says when He gives a gift, He never repents of giving it or ever takes it back. How many today are sitting on that gift?
So true, Roland. Not only is everyone equipped to fulfill their call, but it is very painful to see others doing the counterfeit of it.
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