" Christian are you using your spiritual gift(s)? "

First Things First, when someone gives his or her life to the Lord Jesus Christ we receive at least One Spiritual Gift. Now, are you taking advantage of what the Father may have given you as a Christian? Regarding Spiritual Gifts, there are two errors to avoid with Spiritual Gifts. Now Paul compared the Body Of Christ to a Human Body. Each part has a specific function that is necessary to the body as a whole. The parts are different for a purpose, and in their differences, they must work together. Christians must avoid two common errors:(1) Being too proud of their abilities, or (2) Thinking they have nothing to give to the body of believers. Instead of comparing ourselves to one another, we should use our different gifts simultaneously, to spread the Good News of Salvation. Check out this list of Spiritual Gifts and imagine the kinds of people who would have each gift. Take for instance PROPHETS who are often bold and articulate. SERVERS (those in ministry) are faithful and loyal. TEACHERS are clear thinkers.ENCOURAGERS (those who exhort) know how to motivate others. GIVERS are generous and trusting. LEADERS are good organizers and managers. Those who show mercy are caring people who are happy to give their time to others. It would be difficult for one person to embody all these gifts. And assertive prophet would not usually make a good counselor, and a generous giver might fail as a leader. When you identify your own gifts (and this list is far from complete), ask how you can use them to build up God's family. At the same time, realize that your gifts can't do the work of the church all alone. Be thankful for people whose gifts are completely different from yours. Let your strengths balance their weakness, and be used by God. Util Next Time... Jim,