The supernatural ability to declare the truth of God, especially as it applies to an immediate situation among the people of God or in society as a whole. Prophecy occasionally has to do with the future, but primarily speaks to the present situation. Romans 12:6, Luke 7::24-28

NATURE OF GOD: The God who confronts sin.

HOW USED IN THE BODY: Their goal is bringing persons face to face with God. Focus on right and wrong may be judged as intolerance of partial good. Efforts to gain results may be seen as using gimmicks. Public boldness and strict standards may hinder intimate personal relationships.

MISUSES/MISUNDERSTANDINGS: Frankness may be viewed as harshness.

ITEM NUMBER: 1 ____ 9 ____ 11 ____ 21 ____ 31 ____ 39 ____ 48 ____

TOTAL SCORE: _______

The supernatural ability to identify and meet practical needs in the body of Christ. They work best short-term, alone and tend to do things quickly. Romans 12:7, Titus 3:14

The God who sent Jesus.

This person is aware and motivated to help with tasks or projects which will go undone unless someone pitches in. They see needs and enjoy responding.

Insistence on serving may appear to be rejection of being served. Quickness in meeting needs may appear to be pushy. Their disregard for personal needs may extend to their own family’s needs.

ITEM NUMBER: 6 ____ 13 _____ 15 ____ 16 ____ 28 ____ 32 ____ 45____

TOTAL SCORE: _______

The supernatural ability to research and communicate truth in such a way that others will learn and understand the truth. They communicate the truth with obvious results and tend to work systematically and with accuracy. They are usually very interested in details. Romans 12:7, Acts 18: 24-28

The God who gave His Word.

They enjoy research in order to validate truth and they have the ability to present this truth in a systematic sequence. Their teaching generally produces results in those that hear.

The emphasis on the accuracy of scriptural interpretation may appear to neglect its practical application. The concern to impart details of research may appear to be unnecessary to those listening,. They may appear to be boring and to interested in details.

ITEM NUMBER: 4 _____ 8 _____ 22 _____ 23 _____ 27 _____ 36 _____ 42_____

TOTAL SCORE: _______

The supernatural ability to minister words of encouragement, comfort, challenge and counsel to members of the body. Problems are only challenges and they are drawn to those seeking spiritual growth. They have a desire to visualize specific achievement and prescribe steps of action. Romans 12:8, Hebrews 10:25

The God who sends His Spirit.

Their gift is usually exercised one-on-one but may be exercised publicly. Learning and teaching practical information is their desire. People tend to feel good around them.

The emphasis on steps of action may appear to oversimplify the problem. The desire to win non-Christians through living examples may appear as a lack of interest in personal evangelism.

ITEM NUMBER: 2 _____ 12 _____ 20 ____ 26 ____ 29 ____ 46 ____ 49____

TOTAL SCORE: _______

The supernatural ability to contribute one’s material resources to the needs of others and to the work of the Lord in a sensitive, effective, generous and cheerful manner. They contribute sacrificially. Romans 12:8, Mark 12: 41-44

The God who creates.

They can see needs that others may not and their giving motivates other people. They tend to shun pressure and publicity and enjoy giving behind the scenes.

The desire to increase the effectiveness of a ministry by his/her gift may appear as an attempt to control the work or the person. The desire to deal with large sums of money may appear to be a focus on temporal values.

ITEM NUMBER: 7 _____ 18 _____ 24 ____ 34 ____ 35 ____ 40 ____ 44____

TOTAL SCORE: _______

The supernatural ability to organize and direct the tasks which need to be accomplished, getting the work done with and through the labors of others. They lead people and communicate so they perform to harmoniously reach goals for God’s purposes. Romans 12:8, Acts 6: 1-7

The God who rules.

They enjoy being the leader and can endure adverse reactions to get the job done. They tend to assume responsibility if no structured leadership exists. There is an ability to see the overall picture and clarify long-range goals.

The ability to delegate responsibility may appear as laziness in avoiding work. The willingness to endure reaction may appear as callousness. The viewing of people as resources may appear that projects are more important than people.

ITEM NUMBER: 5 ____ 10_____ 17_____ 30 _____ 38 _____ 43_____ 47_____

TOTAL SCORE: _______

The supernatural ability to manifest genuine empathy, compassion and cheerful love toward individuals who suffer from many different problems. They have a strong desire to remove hurts and bring healing to others. Romans 12:8, Luke 10: 33-35

The God who redeems.

They have a sensitivity to words and actions which will hurt other people and there is an ability to discern sincere motives in others. There is an attraction to and an understanding of people who are in distress.

The avoidance of firmness may appear to be weakness and indecisiveness. The sensitivity to words and actions which cause hurt may appear to be taking up another’s offense.

ITEM NUMBER: 3 _____ 14 _____ 19 _____ 25 _____ 33 _____ 37 ____ 41_____

TOTAL SCORE: _______

GIFT__________ SCORE

After you have registered your score for each gift from the inventory, circle the gift that has the highest score. When you combine this with your personal experience and assessment of yourself and with the feedback from others, you can then identify your motivational gift.