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Description: The gift of Faith is the divine enablement to act of God’s promises with confidence and unwavering belief in God’s ability to fulfill his purposes.
Distinctives: people with this gift
*Believe the promises of God and inspire others to do the same
*Act in complete confidence of God’s ability to overcome obstacles
*Demonstrate an attitude of trust in God’s will and his promises
*Advance the cause of Christ because they go forward when others will not
*Ask God for what is needed and trust him for his provision
Traits:
*Prayerful
*Optimistic
*Trusting
*Assured
*Positive
*Inspiring
*Hopeful
Cautions: People with this gift
*Need to act on their faith
*Should remember that those who speak with reason and desire to plan do not necessarily lack faith
*Should listen to and consider the counsel of wise and spirit-filled believers
References:
1 Corinthians 12:9, 13:2
Hebrews 11:1
Romans 4:18-21
Definition taken from Network: Participants Manual, p. 80.
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