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Encouragement or exhortation – This gift is evident in those who consistently come to the side of another
believer to offer consolation, comfort, or correction to build up or strengthen the weak of faith or those who
are in the midst of trials.

Giving – This gift is demonstrated in those who joyfully share what they have with others, whether it is
financial, material, or the giving of personal time and attention. The giver is concerned for the needs of
others and seeks opportunities to share his material blessings with others as needs arise.

Leadership or Administration – This gift enables the recipient to preside over and manage other people in
the church or in service to God. The Greek word means “guide” and carries the idea of one who steers a
ship. The person with this gift leads with wisdom and grace and exhibits the fruit of the Spirit in his life as he
leads by example.

Mercy – This gift is given to those who demonstrate compassion toward others who are in distress, showing
sympathy to help lessen the suffering that others may be experiencing.

Word of Wisdom – The word “word” gives a clue to this gift. It has to do with speaking. This gift describes
one who can understand and speak forth biblical truth in such a way as to inspire the hearer to desire to
obey.

Word of Knowledge - The word “Word” gives a clue to this gift. It has to do with speaking. This gift
describes one who can understand and speak forth Biblical truth in such a way as to inspire the hearer to
desire to obey.

Faith – This spiritual gift is demonstrated by one who has a strong and unshakeable confidence in God, His
Word, His promises, and the power of prayer to demonstrate the power of God in lives.

Healing – Although God heals today, the ability of men to produce miraculous healings belonged to the
apostles as one of their “sign gifts.” Again, it was given to affirm that their message was from God.
Historically, this gift ceased with the completion of the canon Scripture.

Tongues – This was the ability to speak a foreign language that was not previously known to the speaker. It
was demonstrated at Pentecost, and those who heard tongues understood them in their own language. This
gift authenticated the speaker as a spokesman from God. Historically, tongues ceased with the completion
of the canon of Scripture. The gift of Interpretation of Tongues was given to a person to understand the
language being spoken and interpret the language into another known language. It was not needed when
tongues ceased.

Helps – This gift is closely related to the gift of mercy. Those with this gift are those who come to the aid and
assist others with compassion and grace. The person with this gift has a unique ability to identify those who
are struggling with difficulties and to offer assistance from God’s Word that can offer solutions.

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The difference between a talent and a spiritual gift

There are similarities and differences between talents and spiritual gifts.
Both are gifts from God. Both grow in effectiveness with use. Both are
intended to be used on behalf of others, not for selfish purposes. First

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