What the Bible Says about Spiritual Gifts

Here are a few verses to get you thinking about what you need to reinforce (Paul's basic description of a spiritual gift can be found in 1 Corinthians 12:4-11):

• Each believer is given at least one gift.
  (1 Corinthians 12:7)

• The Holy Spirit determines who receives which gifts.
  (1 Corinthians 12:11)

• Each gift is equally valuable. (1 Corinthians 12:21-26)

• We are to use our gifts to serve others for the benefit of the body. (Romans 12:6-8; Ephesians 4:12)

• We are commanded to use our gifts. (1 Peter 4:10)

• Exercising our gifts will help us develop spiritual maturity. (Ephesians 4:13)