Ridicule instead of a response . . .
I'll give you a second chance.
The question came up about how freely we announce our "spiritual gifts".
Why would we do it?
I mean, if I think I have such and such gift, where is the importance of announcing that to you?
To me, spiritual gifts are God's business, not ours. To me, our gifts are so that we can share God's love through practical help to someone in need with whom we are in contact.
Why would we go beyond the use of our gifts, into a proclamation of what gift(s) I think I have?
I think spiritual gifts are to be used, not announced. I think that people are often more concerned with how they look to others than they are with simply serving those others, and they want to make sure everyone knows how gifted they are.
I wouldn't doubt that many people over the years have announced what they believe, or want others to believe, are their spiritual gifts. Where does anyone in the Bible do this?
What it the benefit if I tell you I think I have the gift of teaching, and prophesy, and discerning of spirits? Or whatever gifts I think? How does this help? Do you listen to me because I tell you have have the gift of teaching?
Much love!
