Proclamation:
"We have different
gifts, according to the grace
given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if
it is teaching, let him teach; if
it is encouraging, let him encourage; if
it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern
diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully." Romans 12:6-8 (NIV)
Explanation:
These
words were written under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God by the Apostle
Paul to the believers in Rome. After
warning the people of God not to think too highly of themselves, (Romans 12:3)
Paul told them that each one of them is a member of the body of Christ and each
of them has a purpose and function to fulfill. (Romans 12:4-5) Then he shared with them that they all have been
given gifts, thanks to the grace of God, and they have not been given the same
gifts. Then Paul admonished them to use
the gift which they had been blessed with to the best of their ability.
Application:
God has also blessed each
one of us today with a gift. Some have
more than one gift. All of us have been
given gifts but we do not all have the same gifts. God has a purpose for each one of us to
fulfill which compliments the purposes that He has for other believers to
fulfill. However, it is up to us to
determine how we will use our gift. God
does not interfere with our free will or our freedom of choice. It is up to us to choose whether or not we
use our gift, and if so, then how we will use it. We should use our gifts to the best of our
abilities, and do so in a way that gives God glory.
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