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what your gifts are for

1 Peter 4:10-11 (JDV)

1 Peter 4:10 Just as each one has received a gift, use it for serving one another, as good stewards of the multifaceted grace of God.
1 Peter 4:11 If someone speaks, let it be as one who speaks God’s words; if someone serves, let it be from the strength God provides, so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything, to whom is the glory and the power permanently. Amen. ft

what your gifts are for

Peter instructs his readers to utilize their God-given Spiritual Gifts to serve one another as members of the Body of Christ. He had previously told them to submit to every creature. Using their Spiritual Gifts is one way they could do that. God was available and ready to empower their words and their actions of service so that he may be glorified through Christ — that is, through his Body — the church.

You have been given one or more Spiritual Gifts. They are not to glorify you. They are not to enhance your income. They are not to draw people’s attention to you. Your gifts are to serve others so that God is glorified through Christ. Evaluate your use of your gifts and talents. Check to see that you are using them properly. Adjust your ministry if you find that you are drawing attention to yourself and not leading people to the LORD.