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Credits: Bill Gothard , Don Pickerell , Stanley Horton,
Bob Beckett, John Maxwell

Paul Ford, Knocking over the Leadership Ladder, "Spiritual gifts really are the power of God, more than just natural talents or learned skills. It is where the power of God rises up beyond the natural and into the supernatural powerful realm."

1. EVERY CHRISTIAN HAS A MOTIVATIONAL GIFT
When we were born, we possessed certain natural abilities and certain motivation al abilities. Romans 12:5, 6 “So we being many are one body in Christ and everyone members one of another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that was given us…

Paul describes seven spiritual gifts, distributed to different members in the body of Christ. And every believer is a steward of the abilities he or she has been given.
The gifts in Romans 12 are commonly called "motivational gifts," which means they are central to our lives.– The Maxwell Leadership Bible

2. CHOOSE TO SERVE GOD WITHIN YOUR GIFTING
... begin by choosing... to be transformed in Christ rather than being conformed to the world.

3. EACH GIFT IS DESIGNED FOR THE FUNCTION OF THE BODY OF CHRIST
Each Christian has a particular and necessary function in the Body of Christ. Exercise our gift strengthens the ministry of the Body of Christ.

HINDRANCES TO DISCOVERING GIFT1. UNRESOLVED PROBLEMS IN ONE'S LIFE.
It is significant that the gifts of Romans 12 are not mentioned until the moral conflicts of Romans 1 through 11 are dealt with.

2. LACK OF INVOLVEMENT WITH THE NEEDS OF OTHER PEOPLE. Our gifts are stirred up and discovered as we focus on the needs of others rather than what our ministry is to be. A servant’s heart is essential to discover our spiritual gift.

MOTIVATIONAL GIFT:

PROPHESYING: Perceiving
Discerns/Reveal unrighteous motives or actions by presenting God's Truth.
challenge others by declaring God's truth and calling for action.

The person with the gift of Prophecy Needs Understanding and must resist a Critical Spirit.
Compliment Gift: Mercy.

SERVING:
The function of demonstrating love by meeting practical needs.
The person with the Gift of Serving needs Appreciation and must resist Bitterness.
Compliment Gift: Leader

TEACHING:
Searching out and systematically presenting truth.

The person with the Gift of Teaching needs Encouragement and must resist Pride of Learning.
Compliment Gift: Exhortation.

EXHORTATION:
To stimulate faith and encourage growth in others.

People with the Gift of Exhorter needs Acceptance and must resist self-idolatry.
Compliment Gift: Teaching.

GIVING:
Helping to meet the material needs of others.

The person with the Gift of Giving needs Spiritual building up and must resist Materialism.
Compliment Gift: Leader

LEADERS OR FACILITATORS:

To co-ordinate the activities of others for the achievement of common goals.

The person with the Gift of Leader needs Loyalty and must resist a Controlling Spirit.
Compliment Gift: Server

MERCY:

Identifying with and comforting those who are in distress. ...to empathize with, cheer, and show compassion to those who hurt.

The person with the Gift of Mercy needs Mercy and must resist Being Wounded.
Compliment Gift: Prophet

WHAT IS YOUR MOTIVATIONAL GIFT?
(Answer the following statements with your best answer.)

You are at a dinner and someone knocks over their coffee. Would you say:a. “Don’t feel bad. It could happen to anyone.” MERCY
b. “That’s what happens when you’re not careful.” PROPHECY
c. “Oh let me help you clean it up.” SERVING
d. “The reason that spilled was because you set it too close to the edge.” TEACHING
e. “Next time let’s set your coffee near the center where it won’t get knocked over.” EXHORTATION
f. “I’ll be happy to buy you a new cup of coffee.” GIVING
g. “Mary, get a rag. Jim, go get a mop. Jane, help pour a new cup of coffee.” LEADER