Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Maintaining the Gift

"That good thing that was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit, who dwells in us" (2 Timothy 1:14).

God has given each of us gifts to share with fellow believers as we gather together in his name.  He designed that no one has all the gifts so that we continue to need one another and love one another (Romans 12:3-13; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31).  He has given instruction on how to use these gifts (1 Corinthians chapters 13-14) and warned us against pride that destroys relationships and reeks havoc among God's people (Proverbs 28:25; James 4:6; 1 Timothy 6:3-4).

As Paul wrote to Timothy, the only way to maintain gifts of the Holy Spirit is by remaining in close relationship with Him (1 Timothy 1:14).  Remembering what we would be without him goes a long way in keeping us humble (1 Corinthians 6:9-11).