I Corinthians 11, Spiritual Gifts.

 

I Corinthians 11 – Spiritual Gifts

Each one has been given a gift by the Holy Spirit. There are many gifts, but each one comes from the Holy Spirit. All gifts are given to us to manifest the Spirit towards our growth in Christ. In Paul’s day there were many idols that many proclaimed gave them gifts but none of those gifts were of any value since they came from wooden images. Paul was there to distinguish gifts between those of God and those of idols. The gifts that Paul lists that are from the Holy Spirit are given as the word of wisdom, the word of knowledge, faith, healing, miracle workers, prophesying and the ability to discern between spirits. Those who speak in tongues, and those who interpret tongues. Not all of us are given the same gift. Like the body we have many appendages. All with their own function. An eye sees, ears hear, mouth speaks, so on and on. As each appendage is important to the whole body so are our gifts to the body of Christ. At church, we have a minister, Elders, deacons, teachers, cooks, janitors, nursery attendants, and other people with their own special gift. Each gift may not seem as important as to the other but in God’s eyes, our gifts come together as part of one body, equally important as the other. Going without any of these gifts can cause the rest of the body to suffer. A janitor is a necessity to the body if we want to worship in a clean environment and have toilet paper in the bathrooms. A minister is equally important if we want to be led in worship and caring for each other. Not all of us can be ministers, nor can all of us be teachers. Some may not have the gift of prayer or the gift of healing but the gift you do have is from God and very important to His ministry. Find your gift and use it to further the cause of Christ. Use your gift also to build your relationship with Christ.

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.

Dr. David Jeremiah.