Unction 3

Rom 12:4 “For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.”

Declaring Truth (prophet)	“Make love your aim and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy (proclaim Truth). (1 Cor. 14:1) Rom 12:9 “*Let love be without dissimulation* (Hypocrisy)*. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good*.”
Serving (ministry - server)	“Through love serve one another.” (Gal 5:13) “Whatever you do, do heartily, as for the Lord…It is the Lord Christ whom ye serve.” (Col 3: 23-24) Rom 12:10 “*Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another*;”
Teaching (teacher)	“Teach and help one another along the right road with your psalms and hymns and spiritual songs…” (Col. 3:16) “…Teach them to observe all things that I have commanded you.” (Matt. 28:20) Rom. 12:11 “*Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord*;”
Exhorting (exhortation)	“…Exhort one another daily, while it is called today.” (Heb. 3:13) “…Exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Rom. 12:12 “*Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer*;”
Giving (giver)	“Freely ye have received, freely give” (Matt. 10:8) “Give and it shall be given unto you…” (Luke 6:38) Rom. 12:13 “*Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality*.”
Administrator (ruling)	“A father must manage his own house well…” (1 Tim. 3:4) “A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.” (Prov. 17:2) “…He that ruleth his spirit is mightier than he that taketh a city.” (Prov. 16:32) Rom 12:14 “*Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not*.”
Empathizing (shower of mercy)	After illustrating mercy in the account of the good Samaritan, Jesus said, “Go and do likewise.” (Luke 10:37) “Bear ye one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ.” (2 Cor. 13:8) “…Put on a heart of compassion.” (Col. 3:12) Rom 12:15 “*Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep*.”

Each gift will perform all seven activities, but through our basic motivation. If our gift is teaching, we will show mercy to one who is sick in order to clarify truth. If our gift is giving, then we may use the activity of administration to help others organize their affairs. If our gift is exhortation, then we may use the activity of preaching to talk to and encourage a group as we would one person.

There is a minimum of weariness and maximum effectiveness in all seven activities when we approach them through our motivation. The reverse is true when we try to imitate someone else’s motivation.

The following Scripture indicates that we have only one basic motivational gift:

Knowing each other’s motivation coordinates and unifies Christians within the Body of Christ: If an Apostle has the gift of serving, he will emphasize practical needs. If a leader has the gift of mercy he will emphasize the feelings of people through his messages and prayers. If a Prophet has the motivation of administration, he will emphasize getting projects completed and the proper procedure to accomplish the projects. If an Evangelist has the gift of giving, he will encourage all those to whom he speaks to be sensitive to the needs of others thus eliminating poverty in the church. If the Teacher has the gift of teaching, he will encourage the body to look up the meaning of words, get revelation from the Lord and to be accurate in their sharing of the Gospel of the Kingdom.

The goal of our basic motivation is freeing other Christians to carry it on as an activity. We will be especially sensitive to any Christian who is not exercising our motivation as a part of his Christian life, whatever his basic motivation may be.

We must be aware of Scriptural guidelines in the exercise of our gift. (1 Cor. 14:40)