One and the same Spirit distributing them individually to each person as he wishes.

 

Brothers and sisters: There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit. To one is given through the Spirit the expression of wisdom; to another, the expression of knowledge according to the same Spirit; to another, faith by the same Spirit; to another, gifts of healing by the one Spirit; to another, mighty deeds; to another, prophecy; to another, discernment of spirits; to another, varieties of tongues; to another, interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit produces all of these, distributing them individually to each person as he wishes.

 

Questions for Reflection

 

1.      If you do not know what your spiritual gift is, what can you do to find out?

 

2.      How can you guard against desiring spiritual gifts for the wrong motives?

 

3.      How can you use your spiritual gift for the good of the people in your church? 

 

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