 Christians have some common attributes, such as one Spirit, Lord, faith, baptism, and God the Father. Eph 4:4-6. But we are equipped differently to serve in different ways, to build up the body of Christ. Eph 4:7-12.
We have different genes, upbringing, and living environments. So, few could be good lawyers and doctors simultaneously. Few could be good preachers, counsellors, and administrators, though a church needs all three types of people to build it up. Each of us is God’s unique work of art, prepared in advance by God to do different types of good work. Eph 2:10. But what should we do? How do we know our calling? Note that calling implies being called. We do not call ourselves. God calls us. One way to discern a call is to identify our inner desire (what moves us inside) and our ability. We should also investigate the needs around us, such as by listening to believers among us. Having said that, to do a job well, we need to develop the corresponding skills. To be good in an area, work hard at it, with discipline and focus. Also, diversify to a certain degree. But accomplishing great Christian work does not imply being close to God. Look at Judas, the disciple; Balaam, the prophet; and Saul, the king. An externally successful minister could be dry spiritually, lacking Christian characters. A person could sound very spiritual, but if he does not have love, he is only a resounding gong. 1 Cor. 13:1. Martha did a lot of things for Christ. But Christ reminded her not to worry about too many things and neglect quietly listening to Him. Luke 10:38-42. Though serving is important, being close to God and developing Christian characters take precedence. Every Christian is God’s unique work of art, equipped to serve differently to build up the body of Christ. We should identify our gifts to serve and develop them. But remember our relationship with God and our Christian characters, such as the fruit of the Spirit, are more important. Summarized from a Tim Keller sermon http://www.gospelinlife.com/free-sermon-resource http://www.gospelinlife.com/discovering-your-spiritual-gifts-29 发现我们的属灵恩赐 基督徒有一些共同的属性, 例如一个圣灵，主，信仰，洗礼以及天父 （以弗所书4：4-6）。 但是我们各有不同的装备来提供不同的服务， 以建立基督的身体 （以弗所书4：7-12）。 我们有不同的基因，成长和生活环境. 因此很少有人会同时成为好的律师和医生。 教会需要优秀的传道人，辅导员和管理人员, 但很少有人能同时胜任这三项任务。 我们每个人都是上帝的独特艺术作品，都是上帝预先准备做不同的善工 （以弗所书2:10）。 但我们怎么知道应该做什么? 我们怎么知道我们的呼召？ 请注意，我们不能呼召自己。上帝呼召我们。 辨别呼召的一种方法是识别我们的内在欲望（使我们内心动摇的事物）和我们的能力。 我们还应该研究周围的需求，例如听取我们中间信徒的意见。 话虽如此，做好工作，我们需要发展相应的技能。 为了做得好, 我们需要努力, 要有纪律和集中。 另外，我们也应该在某种程度上多元化。 但是完成伟大的基督徒事工并不意味着与上帝很亲近。 看看门徒犹大; 先知巴兰（Balaam）; 和国王扫罗。表面成功的传道人在属灵上可能很干乏，短缺基督徒品格。 一个人讲道听起来可以很属灵，但如果没有爱，他只是响亮的锣 （哥林多前书13：1）。 马大为基督做了很多事，但基督提醒她不要担心太多的事情而错过静静地聆听祂的话 （路加福音10：38-42）。 服务固然重要，但首先要注意亲近上帝并培养基督徒品格。 每位基督徒都是上帝独特的艺术作品，具备不同的服务能力来建立基督的肢体。 我们应该确定我们的服务恩赐，并发展它们来帮助他人。但请记住更为重要的是我们与上帝的关系以及我们的基督徒品格，例如圣灵的果子。 Comments are closed.
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