Reigners Radio

Independence: Flowing in the gifts of the Spirit is an outflowing of something that already resides within each of us. If we find it a strain and a struggle, either emotionally or mentally, or find it hard to act on the gift, we are likely trying to move in the gifts out of our own strength. Being Judgmental: There are at least two ways judgmentalism plays into learning about the gifts. First, being on the receiving end of ministry, and rejecting the ministry given. It is likely there will be a reaction on the part of the one ministering. Conversely, if you are the one ministering, and your ministry is rejected or even evaluated objectively. All ministry is judged objectively; it’s when we ascribe motives or manipulation that we are likely to offend or be offended. This WILL happen, so it’s just something to be prepared for. Being Critical: Using the gifts to correct others’ behavior, doctrine or temperament is probably the most disruptive aspect of the learning curve. Selfish: At one time or another we are a