Spiritual Gifts vs Spiritual Responsibilities
I Cor. 12:7-11,28
I. Some Christians are given . . .
Divine Wisdom (v8)
But all Believers are called . .
To live wisely.
Romans 16:19, Ephesians 5:15, Colossians 4:5
II. Some Christians are given . . .
Extraordinary Faith (v9)
But all Believers are called . . .
a. Walk by faith 2 Cor. 5:7
b. To abound in faith 2 Cor. 8:7
c. To take up the sheild of faith Eph. 6:16
III. Some Christians are given . . .
Special Teaching gifts (v28, Rom 12:7)
But all Believers are called . . .
a. To teach others the truths of God Matt. 28:20, 2 Tim 2:2&24
IV. Some Christians are given . . .
Supernatural ability to help (v.28)
But all Believers are called . . .
a. To serve one another in love. Gal. 5:13
b. To minister to others. Rom 12:7
V. Some Christians are given . . .
The gift of exhortation
But all Believers are called . . .
a. To exhort one another daily. Heb. 3:13
VI. Some Christians are given . . .
The ability to give with liberality Rom. 12:8
But all Believers are called . . .
a. To give "not grudgingly or of necessity", but cheerfully.
2 Cor. 9:7
VII. Some Christians are given . . .
Divine Power to show mercy (Rom 12:8)
But all Believers are called . . .
a. To be merciful. Luke 6:36. James 2:13
Conclusion: Whether God has given you divine gifts or not, everyone is called to be responsible. Read and study to show yourself approved, a workman that need not be ashamed.
