THE GIFT OF WISDOM

I Cor 2:1-13

I Cor 12:8

Acts 6:3,10

James 1:5-6

II Peter 3:15,16

DEFINED:  The ability to know the mind of the Holy Spirit in

such a way as to receive insight into how given knowledge

may be best be applied to specific needs arising in the

Body of Christ.

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Is practical-minded problem solver
• Has little difficulty making decisions
• Formal learning not a prerequisite
• Does not like long hours of digging out new facts
• Is often church diagnostician and consultant

CAUTIONS:

• Be prepared to receive objections at times
• Your gift of Wisdom may convict and infuriate others
• Your proposal may demand a change of attitude in others

and will cause others to face the will of God

• Remains steadfast as the catalyst God wants you to be

CURRENT EXAMPLES: How your gift may be put to use. . .

• Boards
• Building Commission
• Librarian
• Elder/Deacon
• Outreach: home visitation, small group
• Vocational Counseling: minority groups, gang ministry,

released prisoners