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“Fitly Framed”

“Fitly Framed”. Session #3 Motivational Gifts This series was written by the General Home Missions Director, Rev. Carlton L. Coon, Sr. Bible Perspective.

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“Fitly Framed”

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  1. “Fitly Framed” Session #3 Motivational Gifts This series was written by the General Home Missions Director, Rev. Carlton L. Coon, Sr.

  2. 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

  3. Review of First Two 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.

  4. Motivational Gifts • Today we will open our discussion of the second element of the process: our motivational gifts. • We will look at several elements of serving as a body in the church. • Identify another step to being more aware. • Identify several key points concerning diversity.

  5. What is a Motivational Gift? • There are three important things to keep in mind as we discuss motivational gifts: • Motivational gifts are God-given. • There are no right or wrong motivational gifts. • Motivational gifts answer the “What” question (What do I do when I serve?).  

  6. Gifts God Has Given the Church • The gifts of the spirit (manifestation gifts) in 1 Corinthians 12:7-10: • “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; 10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:”

  7. Gifts God Has Given the Church 2. Then there are the equipping gifts recorded in Ephesians 4:11-13: • “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:”

  8. 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. It is the same word used in 1 Peter 4:10.

  9. 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.”

  10. Defining the Motivational Gifts • Prophets --clearly perceive the will of God. • Server--lives to serve others. A good word for this person is “doer.” • Teacher--lives to communicate truth. A teacher loves to research. • Exhorter--loves to encourage others to live in victory. These are extremely positive people who can equally well be called “encouragers.”

  11. Defining the Motivational Gifts • Giver--one who loves to give time, talent, energy, and means to help others and advance the Gospel. • Administrator--loves organizing, leading, and directing. Other words - facilitator or leader. • Mercy Person--shows love and care to those in need. Another word is compassion person.

  12. Putting The Gifts in Perspective • In Romans 12:1-5, there are several applicable lessons: •  Verse 1: Paul says all believers are to present themselves to God as living sacrifices. •  Verse 3: We learn first that we are to have a right attitude about ourselves. •  Verse 4-5: We learn to discern the various gifts. These gifts are the motivating forces of our lives, and unless they are channeled, we cannot help but feel frustrated.

  13. 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?

  14. 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.

  15. Seven Motivational Gifts • Gift * Definition ** Needs Met *** What it Does • Prophet * Declares the will of God ** Spiritual *** Keeps us centered on spiritual principles • Server * Does practical service ** Practical *** Keeps the work of ministry moving • Teacher * Researches and teaches Bible ** Mental *** Keeps us studying and learning

  16. Seven Motivational Gifts • Exhorter * Encourages progress ** Psychological *** Keeps us applying spiritual truths • Giver * Shares material assistance ** Material *** Keeps specific needs provided for   • Administrator * Leadership and direction ** Functional *** Organizes us and increases our vision  • Mercy Person * Gives personal and emotional support ** Emotional *** Keeps us in right attitudes and relationships

  17. In Huddle Groups, Discuss: • List one person you know who fits in each group. Why do you think they have that particular gift? • In examining the list of seven motivational gifts, what gifts do you think you have dominant in your life? • Do you feel that you have used that motivational gift in a way that truly serves others within the body of Christ? • Although you may not specifically know what your gift is, what area do you see your motivational gift and passion moving you towards?

  18. Summary • Motivational gift(s) exist within every single person. • There are no right or wrong motivational gifts. •  Our motivational gifts are to be put to work benefitting others. •  When every person’s gift is working, the body has great progress.

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