Spiritual gifts are a mystery to most, but they shouldn't be. Are they a mystery to you? Learn what the bible says about spiritual gifts and give yourself fully to using your gifts to strengthen the body of Christ.
Paul was writing to the Corinthians because of so many divisions that existed in their church. He wanted what Jesus wanted for them…unity and not divisions. One of the most divisive things in the early church and in today's church is spiritual gifts. What are they? Who has them? Do we choose the ones we have? Are some more valuable than others? Etc.
There are three things clear in this chapter that we all should take note of: 1.) God is the one who gives gifts as He chooses and according to His desire. 2.) All the gifts are not for personal edification, but rather, to build up the cooperate body. 3.) Spiritual gifts are to build unity not bring more division.
Paul was encouraging the Corinthians to look less to themselves and more to others. Stop seeking to discover the best gifts and get to work building up the believing community. If the goal is unity, then see what you have been given by God as a "gift to serve others".
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