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