Guidelines for Gifts of the Spirit

1 Corinthians 12:1

Guidelines for the Gifts of the Spirit

G.I.F.T.S.

Glorify God (1 Corinthians 12:3)

Inspire People (1 Corinthians 14:3, 12, 26, 31)

In order to inspire, gifts must be intelligible/understood (1 Corinthians 14:5, 9, 13-14, 16-17, 19)

Flow with the Order of Service (1 Corinthians 14:40)

Tongues and Interpretation, not interruption

1 Corinthians 14:27, 19, 32, 33

Tested (1 Corinthians 12:10) prophecy and discerning of spirits

1 Corinthians 12:29

1 Thessalonians 5:19-21

Remain teachable (1 Corinthians 14:31)

Submissive to Spiritual Leadership (1 Corinthians 14:36-38)

Acts 20:28 - The Holy Spirit made the pastor the overseer of the church.