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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A person with this gift is easily tempted to get a “big head” for his position makes him feel<br />
that he sees so much that o<strong>the</strong>rs don’t see and his efficiency abilities makes him feel that o<strong>the</strong>rs<br />
are so inept.<br />
Prerequisite: Since this gift is so closely associated with <strong>the</strong> gift <strong>of</strong> leadership, <strong>the</strong> person<br />
having this gift must meet <strong>the</strong> same qualifications as o<strong>the</strong>r leaders.<br />
Examples<br />
Ex. 18:13-27 Jethro helps his son-in-law, Moses, as a “management consultant.”<br />
Administrative principles taught: span <strong>of</strong> control, definition <strong>of</strong> roles,<br />
decentralization, delegation and leadership development.<br />
Prov. 24:3,4 House is built through knowledge and understanding (planning).<br />
Acts 27:11-44 Crew on ship follow <strong>the</strong> advice <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> pilot and later Paul.<br />
Titus 1:5 Titus was left in Crete by Paul to “straighten out” what was left unfinished<br />
and appoint elders in every town.<br />
II Cor. 9:12 Money was carefully distributed to <strong>the</strong> church at Jerusalem to supply <strong>the</strong><br />
needs <strong>of</strong> God’s people who were going through a famine.<br />
CHARACTERISTICS OF THOSE WITH THIS GIFT<br />
Enjoys giving direction to o<strong>the</strong>rs and making decisions for <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
Great interest and skill in detail work.<br />
Well-organized.<br />
Thorough and careful in approaching anything.<br />
Makes decisions based strictly on facts and proven data.<br />
More interested in <strong>the</strong> welfare <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> group than own desires.<br />
Enjoys putting toge<strong>the</strong>r various details <strong>of</strong> a project in a systematic way.<br />
Frustrated when committees function without a clear understanding <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> objectives or goals<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> organization.<br />
Ability to organize and direct o<strong>the</strong>rs toward certain goals.<br />
Ability to recruit o<strong>the</strong>rs to accomplish a given task.<br />
Ability to see <strong>the</strong> overall picture and to present or clarify long-range goals.<br />
Awareness <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> resources available to complete a task--practically oriented.<br />
Ability to know what can and cannot be delegated.<br />
Tends to assume responsibility where <strong>the</strong>re is no structured leadership.<br />
Desire to see projects completed and finished as soon as possible.