Romans
12:6-8
Having
then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us,
whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of
faith; Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teach,
on teaching; Or he that exhort, on exhortation: he that give, let him
do it with simplicity; he that rule, with diligence; he that shew
mercy, with cheerfulness.
Notice
that when it comes to the gift of leadership, diligence is the
measure.
Today we may want to emphasize networking, or the ability to sway people toward a goal, but the Scripture puts value in consistency.
Talent is not enough to lead well. It takes the daily application of leadership to be effective for God's purposes.
It is the daily grind that forms the leader to used by the Master; this is as true today as it was back then.
Today we may want to emphasize networking, or the ability to sway people toward a goal, but the Scripture puts value in consistency.
Talent is not enough to lead well. It takes the daily application of leadership to be effective for God's purposes.
It is the daily grind that forms the leader to used by the Master; this is as true today as it was back then.
1.YOUR GIFT AND WHAT TO DO
WITH IT
Romans 12:6a
A. We
have different gifts
B.
Whatever our gift, we must use it
2. SOME REPRESENTATIVE
GIFTS
3. Prophecy = the gift of
inspired utterance
A. THE PROPHET
IS THE MOUTH PIECE FOR GOD
B. PROPHECY MAY
HAVE A FUTURE (foretell) OR A PRESENT ORIENTATION (forthtell)
C. PROPHECIES
COULD BE POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE
D. TODAY NO
NORMATIVE TRUTH, BUT A MESSAGE TO SPECIFIC SITUATIONS
In proportion to
“the” faith
2 Peter 1:19
4. PROPHETS EXERCISE CONTROL OVER
THEIR GIFT
5. Deaconing =
Practical service to others
A. “SERVICE”
IN GENERAL
B. CARE OF
PRACTICAL MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH
6. Teaching = The ability to
expound the Word of God
A. EXPLAINING
WHAT GOD HAS REVEALED
B. INVOLVES
ILLUMINATING MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
C. AS AN OFFICE:
PASTOR–TEACHER
7. Exhortation = The ability
to encourage in the Lord
A.THE OPPOSITE
OF JOB’S “MISERABLE COMFORTERS”
B. APPEALS TO
THE WILL
C. BRINGS
COMFORT
8. Giving = The ability to
know how and when to give of your possessions
A. NOT HAVING
MIXED MOTIVES
B. IN A
SIMPLICITY THAT IS NOT SELF–SEEKING
With simplicity /
generosity
9. Leading = The ability to
be a pace–setter for a group or other individuals
A. MEANS “TO
STAND BEFORE”
B. MAY
HAVE THE SENSE OF GIVING AID
With diligence
10. Showing Mercy = Helping
those in distress
With
cheerfulness
For
even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to
give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45
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