1Co12

As believers we have all been given special "gifts" from God. They are not of our choosing but given to us as God chooses. They are given for His purposes to build up the "body of Christ", which is the church. Are we aware of our gifts? Are we using them to strengthen Christ's church?

There is much confusion among believers as to spiritual gifts. Generally the confusion is over who has what gifts, what gifts are legitimate, and how can I get certain gifts! Clearly these are not the right questions to be asking. Paul's purpose was not for us to "discover" our gifts, but rather, to motivate every believer to value each other and to work together for God's purposes.

We are the body of Christ; individual members of a bigger whole. Everyone is significant. Everyone needs to function for the greater good of the whole.