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

The Gifts of The Godhead . . . The Father; The Son; The Holy Spirit

We meet the Godhead in The Creation Story and at The Baptism of Jesus.

The Gifts of The Father . . . Life comes from . . .The Father - from Him we receive the Life Gifts [DNA, Fingerprint, Personality], Grace Gifts or MOTIVATIONAL GIFTS.

Every human has been given a Motivational Gift by The Father. . . Romans 12:6

Motivational Gifts - These gifts are inherent tendencies that characterize each different person by reason of the Creator's unique workmanship in their initial gifting.

1. Tendencies
   1. Observation indicates that few people are fully described by one gift.
   2. More commonly a mix is found with different traits of each gift present to some degree.
   3. Usually, one gift will be dominant in an individual.
   4. REMEMBER: These gifts designate our place in God's created order - they are FOUNDATIONAL!

The Seven Motivational Gifts 

Prophecy - Ministry - Teaching - Exhortation - Giving - Leadership - Mercy

Motivational Gift:

1. Prophecy
   1. To speak with forthrightness and insight, especially when enabled by The Spirit of God. . . Joel 2:28, Acts 2:16
   2. To demonstrate moral boldness and uncompromising commitment to worthy values. [9th Grade PE Coach]
   3. To influence others in one's arena of influence with a positive spirit of social or spiritual righteousness.
   4. Of all the motivational gifts prophecy is the only one found in all 3 categories of the Godhead Gifts.
   5. Gifts of The Father: Romans 12:6
   6. Gifts of The Holy Spirit: 1 Corinthians 12:10
   7. Gifts of The Son: Ephesians 4:11

3 Passages - 3 Words

Prophecy - Prophesy - Prophet

Prophecy in the Greek: Strong's G4394 - prophēteia [PRO-FAY-TAYA] [Romans 12:6]

In the Motivational Gifts Category [Romans 12:6], the focus is general, characterized by that level of the prophetic gift which could belong to any believer . . .

Prophecy in the Greek: Strong's G4394 - prophēteia [PRO-FAY-TAYA] [1 Corinthians 12:10]

Prophecy - The Holy Spirit's "gift of prophecy" (1 For. 12:10) refers to supernatural prompting. 1 Corinthians 12:7

Prophesy Strong's G4395 - prophēteuō [PRO-FAY-TAYO] - to be a prophet, speak forth by divine inspirations, to predict.

Prophet Strong's G4396 - prophētēs [PRO-FAY-TACE] - The office-gift of the prophet, which Christ gives to His church through individual ministries, is yet another expression of prophecy.  Those holding this office must meet both the Old Testament requirements of a prophet's accuracy in his message. AND . . . The New Testament standards of life and character required of spiritual leadership in the office.  Romans 12:6