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ENCOURAGEMENT
Description:
The
gift of Encouragement is the divine enablement to present truth so as to
strengthen, comfort, or urge to action those who are discouraged or wavering in
their faith.
Distinctives: People with this gift...
- Come to the side of those who are discouraged to strengthen and reassure them
- Challenge, comfort, or confront others to trust and hope in the promises of God
- Urge others to actions by applying biblical truth
- Motivate others to grow
- Emphasize God’s promises and to have confidence in His will
Traits:
- Positive
- Motivating
- Challenging
- Affirming
- Reassuring
- Supportive
- Trustworthy
Cautions: People with this gift...
- Can sometimes be overly optimistic, too simplistic or flattering
- Should first take time to understand where others are and what they really need
- May want to just say “positive” things to others and avoid being
confrontational when it’s needed
References:
Romans 12:8
Acts 11:22-24
Acts 15:30-32
Definition taken from Network: Participants Manual, p. 78.
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