Motivational Gifts Defined . . . Romans 12:3-8

1. Motivational Gift: Ministry
   1. To minister and render loving, general service to meet the needs of others.   Illustrated in the work and office of the deacon (Matt. 20:26).
2. Motivational Gift:  Teaching
   1. The supernatural ability to explain and apply the truths received from God for the church.
   2. Presupposes study and the Spirit's illumination providing the ability to make divine truth clear to the people of God.
3. Motivational Gift:  Exhortation
   1. Literally means to call side for the purpose of making an appeal.
   2. In a broader sense it means to entreat, comfort, or instruct (Acts 4:36; Hebrews 10:25)
4. Motivational Gift:  Giving
   1. The essential meaning is to give out of a spirit of generosity.
   2. In a more technical sense, it refers to those with resources aiding those without such resources (2Corinthians 8:2; 9:11-13).
   3. This gift is to be exercised without outward show or pride and with liberality (2 Corinthians 1:12; 8:2; 9:11-13).
5. Motivational Gift: Leadership
   1. Refers to the one "standing in front."
   2. Involves the exercise of the Holy Spirit in modeling, superintending, and developing the body of Christ.
   3. Leadership is to be exercised with diligence.
6. Motivational Gift: Mercy
   1. To feel sympathy with the misery of another.
   2. To relate to others in empathy, respect, and honesty.
   3. To be effective, this gift is to be exercised with kindness and cheerfulness . . . not as a matter of duty. (Ephesians 2:8-10).

So . . . What does Jesus look like?

Galatians 5:22-24

Romans 12:1-3

Who would like to . . . Become more like Jesus!