Selected Gifts Given

1 Corinthians 12:4-11    
4 There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: 8 for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, 10 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. 11 But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.

God gives the gifts necessary for His church to learn, grow, and glorify Him.  All come from His Spirit, not our desire or effort to gain them.  These are shown in the list here, but notice carefully why - it is “for the profit of all.”  These are to build the church, not feel good, make one important, or for personal profit.  They are to benefit the body as a whole.  Do not overlook the fact that each gift and its use is worked by God’s Spirit and given as He intends and wills to each person (individually), not as we command or ask for.  These are not acquired by our insistence or for ourselves, but as God decides to give to the different ones that make up the whole of His people.  Nobody can insist that you ask for or must have any of these.