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20601 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 4.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)
A person persisting in jealousy, strife, or immorality is still practicing the carnal nature of his old life and therefore not qualified to receive spiritual gifts.
20602 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 5 (Ellen G. White Estate)
3. What is the purpose of spiritual gifts?
20603 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 5.1 (Ellen G. White Estate)
The gifts are to be used both individually and corporately to maintain harmony and strengthen the growth and mission of the church. They promote unity in the church family, and through spiritual ministries help to prepare the world to meet Jesus.
20604 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 6.1 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… specific spiritual gifts bestowed on Christ’s followers by the Holy Spirit. In 1 Corinthians 13, he focuses on the importance of love, even stating that if …
20605 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 8 (Ellen G. White Estate)
6. How does Satan seek to tarnish the spiritual gifts?
20606 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 8.2 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… and spiritual gifts God had granted him, Lucifer stirred up disunity in heaven and persuaded one third of the angels to follow him in rebellion.
20607 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 8.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)
Today Satan continues to tempt believers to covet others’ spiritual gifts and be envious of their success. Those who succumb to Satan’s diabolical efforts to create dissatisfaction often bury their own talents and live in a state of unhappiness.
20608 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 9.1 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… of spiritual gifts. The progress of God’s church depends upon the willingness of every believer to use his or her gifts to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ …
20609 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 10 (Ellen G. White Estate)
8. How do I know what my spiritual gifts are?
20610 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 10.2 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… many spiritual gift inventory tests available to help determine what gifts are yours. You could ask your local Adventist pastor for a sample, or you might …
20611 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 11 (Ellen G. White Estate)
9. What happens if I don’t use my spiritual gifts?
20612 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 11.1 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… their spiritual gifts will find that not only do their gifts weaken, but they are jeopardizing their eternal life. Jesus is straightforward when He expresses …
20613 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 12 (Ellen G. White Estate)
10. How important is it for church leadership to identify spiritual gifts before asking members to volunteer in a specific capacity?
20614 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 12.1 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… given spiritual gifts by the Holy Spirit! Pastors and church leaders should make every effort to identify the gifts God has given to the members of their …
20615 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 13 (Ellen G. White Estate)
11. Does Satan counterfeit God’s spiritual gifts?
20616 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 13.1 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… their spiritual gifts for selfish purposes. One example is Simon Magnus’ desire to buy power from Peter so he could give the Holy Spirit to whoever he wished …
20617 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 14 (Ellen G. White Estate)
12. What is the correlation between spiritual gifts and the end of all things?
20618 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 14.1 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… of spiritual gifts against the backdrop of the end of all things being “at hand” ( 1 Peter 4:7 ). Today, events associated with the soon coming of Jesus escalate on …
20619 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 14.2 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… their spiritual gifts for God will deny self and self-promotion, take up their cross and follow the meek and humble example of Jesus.
20620 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 15.2 (Ellen G. White Estate)
In our next step, we will consider a very special spiritual gift that carries unique significance for people living in the last days before Jesus returns. ( See Step 21 )