Most of us are familiar with I Corinthians 13. Sometimes called the “love chapter,” contained there are the verses often read at weddings (even though the love being talked about is not love between two persons). Paul speaks of love, in I Corinthians 13, as a spiritual gift. He refers to it as a “still more excellent way.”
Paul’s words on spiritual gifts begin in Chapter 12. Here, he speaks of the variety of gifts and how these are distributed to each of us.
The verse I would like to address this morning is the one which reads, “To each is given a manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.”
There are times when spiritual gifts are viewed as God’s favor. In such a light, they almost become a measure or indication of how devoted one is to God. Almost as if spiritual gifts are a reward; perhaps a reward for faithfulness.
Paul makes it clear that spiritual gifts are given for one reason – FOR THE COMMON GOOD. Any spiritual gift which might come our way has been given to us so that we might participate in the building up of the people of God; in the strengthening of the whole of creation.
Each of you has been gifted; many have been gifted beyond one’s wildest imagination. Make use of those gifts, for the common good. Look for ways in which you can serve others with the knowledge, skill, abilities you posses.
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