In this article, I want to explore the biblical difference, and similarities of the two keywords "Spiritual Gifts and Talent." Let's first look at their similarities.
SIMILARITIES BETWEEN SPIRITUAL GIFTS & TALENT
1-Both are God's gifts.
2-Both grow effectively with use.
3-Both are intended not to be used for selfish purposes. "The evidence of the Spirit’s presence is given to each person for the common good of everyone.1 Corinthians 12:7"
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SPIRITUAL GIFTS & TALENT
1-Spiritual gifts are for all believers by the Holy Spirit. "Because of the kindness that God has shown me, I ask you not to think of yourselves more highly than you should. Instead, your thoughts should lead you to use good judgment based on what God has given each of you as believers. God in his kindness gave each of us different gifts. If your gift is speaking what God has revealed, make sure what you say agrees with the Christian faith. Romans 12:3, 6" "There is only one Spirit who does all these things by giving what God wants to give to each person.1 Corinthians 12:11" Spiritual Gifts Listed in the Book of Romans 12:7-8 If your gift is serving, then devote yourself to serving. If it is teaching, devote yourself to teaching. If it is encouraging others, devote yourself to encouraging them. If it is sharing, be generous. If it is leadership, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping people in need, help them cheerfully. Spiritual Gifts as Listed in the Book of 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 The Spirit gives one person the ability to speak with wisdom. The same Spirit gives another person the ability to speak with knowledge. To another person, the same Spirit gives courageous faith. To another person, the same Spirit gives the ability to heal. Another can work miracles. Another can speak what God has revealed. Another can tell the difference between spirits. Another can speak in different kinds of languages. Another can interpret languages. There is only one Spirit who does all these things by giving what God wants to give to each person. Spiritual Gifts as Listed in the Book of Ephesians 4:10-11. He also gave apostles, prophets, missionaries, as well as pastors, and teachers as gifts to his church.
NOTE: Since the above list differs, there may be other spiritual gifts not listed.
2-A talent can be the result of genes or training, while a spiritual gift is through the power of the Holy Spirit.
3-Anyone can be talented whether Christian or non-Christian. while spiritual gifts are only given to Christians.
4-Talents and spiritual gifts could be used both for spiritual and nonspiritual matters while holy spirits' gifts uniquely could not be used for nonspiritual matters.
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