- Spirit-Filled Spirituality Part 1: The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit I
- Spirit-Filled Spirituality Part 2: The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit II
- Spirit-Filled Spirituality Part 3: Walking in the Power of the Spirit
- Spirit-Filled Spirituality Part 4: Overview & Three Spirit-Centered Movements
- Spirit-Filled Spirituality Part 5: Spirit Baptism, Inward & Outward Fillings
- Spirit-Filled Spirituality Part 6: The Nature and Purpose of Spiritual Gifts I
- Spirit-Filled Spirituality Part 7: The Nature and Purpose of Spiritual Gifts II
- Spirit-Filled Spirituality Part 8: The Nature and Purpose of Spiritual Gifts III
- Spirit-Filled Spirituality Part 9: The Nature and Purpose of Spiritual Gifts IV
- Spirit-Filled Spirituality Part 10: The Nature and Purpose of Spiritual Gifts V
- Spirit-Filled Spirituality Part 11: The Nature and Purpose of Spiritual Gifts VI
- Spirit-Filled Spirituality Part 12: The Nature and Purpose of Spiritual Gifts VII
How do we use our spiritual gifts? There are four governing principles we should keep in mind. First, we ought to remember that the Holy Spirit is the One behind our spiritual gifts. We are always dependent upon His power in all areas of our life. This especially applies in the area of spiritual gifts. Second, we must practice our gifts out of a spirit of love. If we don’t have love, it doesn’t matter how extraordinary our gifts seem to be. This is because we must walk by the Spirit in order to have love. Third, we should focus our spiritual gifts on areas where they are needed. We cannot (and should not!) do everything, so we must trust in the Spirit to guide us to make good commitments. Finally, there are certain ministries we are all called to (such as prayer) regardless of our spiritual gifts.
This is the 11th part of Ken’s Spirit-Filled Spirituality study, based on content in chapter 25 of his book Conformed to His Image.
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