1 Corinthians 12:4–6: There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.
There is a distribution of gifts. In order to have the unity, He gives different gifts to different individuals. The Greek word for “gifts” is charisma. That is, there are diversities of ministrations, but the same Lord—the Lord Jesus Christ. It doesn’t make any difference which gift you may have. It is the Lord Jesus who is using that gift, and He is using it for His glory. There are diversities of operations—that is, of the energy. But it is the same God who works in all, and He is the One who works in the believer.
This reminds us that there is but one God—but He is a Trinity. The Trinity works together; there is a unity. But there is a diversity in unity. Notice this: The Holy Spirit bestows the gifts; the Lord Jesus Christ administers the gifts—they are under His direction; the Father God supplies the power, and He energizes the gifts. All of this is for the one purpose of exalting and glorifying the lordship of Jesus Christ. 1
Application
- Read Romans 12:3-5. Why is humility important when we talk about spiritual gifts?
- Who is responsible for coordinating the many gifted people working together in unity?
Thought to Share
Without humility, there is very little unity. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Lord, teach me to exercise humility, before exercising the ministry of my gift.
1. Walvoord, John F., & Zuck, R. B., Dallas Theological Seminary. (1985). The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
