The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: - Vital Christianity
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: - Vital Christianity
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: - Vital Christianity
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THOSE WITH THIS GIFT<br />
Finds delight in giving to God’s work.<br />
Generous.<br />
Likes to give material resources without public notice.<br />
Often sees financial needs which o<strong>the</strong>rs overlook.<br />
Great faith in God’s ability to bless financially. <strong>The</strong>refore is quick to give joyfully and<br />
sacrificially.<br />
Tends to have <strong>the</strong> ability to make a lot <strong>of</strong> money.<br />
A person <strong>of</strong> great faith.<br />
Manages money well which enables him to give generously.<br />
Willing to give to o<strong>the</strong>rs even when he needs it for his own needs.<br />
Tremendous joy in giving to meet a need.<br />
God <strong>of</strong>ten blesses him with resources in a miraculous way.<br />
Ability to make wise purchases and investments.<br />
Looks for ways to give to motivate o<strong>the</strong>rs to give as well. Challenges o<strong>the</strong>rs to give through<br />
his own example.<br />
Concern that God only gets <strong>the</strong> best. Not satisfied with giving God <strong>the</strong> left-overs.<br />
Sees giving as taking part in <strong>the</strong> ministry to which he gives. Giving is not just money being<br />
disposed <strong>of</strong>; it is symbolic <strong>of</strong> time and energy that is directed toward ministry.<br />
MINISTRIES<br />
Giving to Church Ministries<br />
Pastoral Care (Deacon or Deaconess --Responsible to provide money for <strong>the</strong> needy)<br />
Missions Committee (gives direction to giving for missionary outreach)<br />
Boards & Committees <strong>of</strong> various institutions and organizations<br />
Individually gives to needs.
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