Worthy Examples! (part 8 of 9)

WORTHY EXAMPLES! (part 8 of 9)
In Using Our Gifts!

Paul encouraged Timothy:
“DO NOT NEGLECT THE GIFT YOU HAVE . . . .” ( I Timothy 4:14 ESV)

From this passage and also Paul’s second letter to Timothy ( 2 Timothy 1:6-7) we note how he had been gifted in a miraculous way. Yet, even those gifts could come into disuse through either timidity or mere neglect. Timothy was encouraged to use the gifts he had been given.

We too need to use our gifts to the glory of God! They are not to be neglected!

Paul wrote . . .
“(4) For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, (5) so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. (6) Having GIFTS THAT DIFFER according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; (7) if service, in our SERVING; the one who teaches, in his TEACHING; (8) the one who exhorts, in his EXHORTATION; the one who contributes, in GENEROSITY; the one who leads, with ZEAL; the one who does ACTS OF MERCY, with cheerfulness.” ( Romans 12:4-8 ESV)

It is often said, “Use it or lose it!” May we thank God for the gifts He has given to us and look to Him for the courage and strength to use them to His glory.

Have a great day WILLINGLY USING GOD’S GIFTS IN GENEROUS WAYS!
Carl

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[This focus was originally sent 11/06/1999 (Edited some with passages changed to ESV)]

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