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FAITH
Description:
The
gift of Faith is the divine enablement to act of God’s promises with confidence
and unwavering belief in God’s ability to fulfill his purposes.
Distinctives: people with this gift...
- Believe the promises of God and inspire others to do the same
- Act in complete confidence of God’s ability to overcome obstacles
- Demonstrate an attitude of trust in God’s will and his promises
- Advance the cause of Christ because they go forward when others will not
- Ask God for what is needed and trust him for his provision
Traits:
- Prayerful
- Optimistic
- Trusting
- Assured
- Positive
- Inspiring
- Hopeful
Cautions: People with this gift...
- Need to act on their faith
- Should remember that those who speak with reason and desire to plan do not
necessarily lack faith
- Should listen to and consider the counsel of wise and spirit-filled believers
References:
1 Corinthians 12:9,
13:2
Hebrews 11:1
Romans 4:18-21
Definition taken from Network: Participants Manual, p. 80.
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