Transcript “FITLY FRAMED” Session #4 Motivational Gifts Test This series was written by the General Home Missions Director, Rev.

“FITLY FRAMED”
Session #4
Motivational Gifts
Test
This series was written by the
General Home Missions Director,
Rev. Carlton L. Coon, Sr.
BIBLE PERSPECTIVE
 “Now
therefore ye are no more strangers
and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with
the saints, and of the household of God;
{20} And are built upon the foundation of
the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ
himself being the chief corner stone; {21}
In whom all the building fitly framed
together groweth unto an holy temple in
the Lord: {22} In whom ye also are
builded together for an habitation of God
through the Spirit.” Ephesians 2:19-22
REVIEW OF FIRST THREE LESSONS
Fitly Framed’s goal: to help you be
fruitful and fulfilled in a meaningful place
of service.
  Fitly Framed’s process of discovery,
consultation, and service
  Why we are to serve: to glorify God and
edify others.
  How we are to serve: according to our
passion, motivational gifts, and
temperament
  We have talked about finding your
passion and finding a place for it to be
utilized.
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WHAT IS A MOTIVATIONAL GIFT?
 Motivational
gifts answer the
“what” question (what do I do
when I serve?).
 Remember the “passion” question
helps us discover where we are to
serve;
 Our motivational gifts give insight
as to what we should do in the area
of our passion.
GIFTS GOD HAS GIVEN THE CHURCH
1. The gifts of the spirit (manifestation
gifts) in 1 Corinthians 12:7-10.
2. Then there are the equipping gifts
recorded in Ephesians 4:11. The
purpose of these gifts is clear in
Ephesians 4:12-13.
GIFTS GOD HAS GIVEN THE CHURCH
3. The third type of gift is listed in
Romans 12:6-8. To designate these gifts
we will call them - motivational gifts.
Charsima is the Greek word used here.
 These are the gifts that every person
possesses. God has put them into you—
made them part of us. When they are
used correctly, they are to benefit
others and for God’s glory. These are
the gifts that shape our personalities.
ROMANS 12:4-8
 “For
as we have many members in one body,
and all members have not the same office: 5
So we, being many, are one body in Christ,
and every one members one of another. 6
Having then gifts differing according to the
grace that is given to us, whether prophecy,
let us prophesy according to the proportion
of faith; 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our
ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he
that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he
that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth
mercy, with cheerfulness.”
WHO IS GIFTED?
 Everyone
is Gifted. “As every man
hath received the gift, even so
minister the same one to another,
as good stewards of the manifold
grace of God.” (I Peter 4:10)
 These seven motivating gifts make
us act as we do. Each one of us
receives one or more gifts.
 So what do we do with them?
WHAT DO WE DO WITH THESE GIFTS?
 Use
them to benefit others. Outflow
is essential for life.
 We are not to neglect our gift (I Tim.
4:14). One translation refers to the
“in thee gift. . .”
 Our gift colors all that we see.
 Each gift is of equal value.
 What we are is God’s gift to us.
 What we make of our lives is our gift
to God.
REASON FOR EACH GIFT (ROMANS
12:4-5)
1.
2.
3.
The body represents the
Church.
We don’t have to do it all by
ourselves. We do our part and
someone else does theirs.
There is a mutual responsibility
in the body of Christ.
MOTIVATIONAL GIFTS IN THE BODY
 Prophet
– Eyes of the body. They look
to the future.
 Server-- Hands of the body.
 Teacher-- Mind of the body.
 Exhorter-- Mouth of the body.
 Giver– Arms of the body.
 Administrator– Shoulders of the
body.
 Mercy Person-- Heart of the body.
WE ARE ALL RESPONSIBLE!
 It
is important to realize that we all
minister in all areas of the work of God.
 One cannot pass the buck of responsibility
simply because he or she is not gifted in a
particular area.
 We are all to be givers, all to be
compassionate, all to shoulder
responsibility, etc.
 However, there are particular areas that
we are gifted to serving in.
 Take the “Motivational Gifts Profile” now.
IN HUDDLE GROUPS, DISCUSS:
1.
2.
3.
What was your primary gift
(according to the evaluation)? Do
you see this gift being exercised in
your life at present?
What was your secondary gift? In
what area did you score the worst?
What are some places that you feel
you could serve using this
motivational gift?