FOR THE PROFIT OF ALL
1 Corinthians 12:7-11
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.
Personal Challenge
We are not alone. We are part of a bigger group. In Orthodoxy, we believe that our salvation can only be worked out within a community of fellow believers, our local parish or church. It is in this setting that we have others that can model godly behaviors for us. It is here that we are stretched and challenged, guided and disciplined, and free to exercise the gifts of the Holy Spirit that have been bestowed upon us. This is why so many of our prayers speak of "we" and "us". Glory be to God!
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