Discovering Your Motivational Gift (Part 3 of 3)
Dec 13, 2015
Discovering Your Motivational Gift
(Part 3 of 3)
Three Kinds of Gifts:
1. Manifestation (1 Cor. 12)
2. Ministry (Eph. 4)
3. Motivational (Rom. 12)
6We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. 7If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; 8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
Romans 12:6-8
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Obstacles that block flow of gifts
1. Envy2. Irresponsibility3. Sin/bondages (anger)
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You might be a giver if…• Love to give time, talents, energy, finances• Hospitable• Can motivate others to give• Impulsive/spontaneous• Make friends easily• Personally involved in giving• Like to give anonymously
Weaknesses:• Skeptical of giving appeals• Impulsive (not long-range planner)• Hate vague projects
Cornelius
Acts 10
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You might be a mercy person if…• Aware of others’ emotional needs• Natural burden bearer for distressed• Need for deep friendship• Hate conflict• Spontaneous & creative• Live for present• Look for good in others, non-critical• Prefer not to be alone
Weaknesses:• Bear burden in own strength• Deep feeler has liabilities• Friendships replace intimacy with Christ
Apostle JohnJohn 13:23
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You might be an administrator if…• Love to coordinate, facilitate, organize others• Goal-oriented visionary• Great respect for authority• Strong will• Won’t change mind• Competitive• Thrive on difficulties• Will rise to lead if needed
Weaknesses:
• Task before relationship
• Workaholic
• Often think they are not good
enough to lead
James (bro. of Jesus)Acts 12, 15, 211 Cor. 15:7
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Same Gift Conflicts + Advantages
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Have you received the
greatest gift of all?