WISDOM (SUPPORT GIFTS)

The divine enablement to apply knowledge effectively. The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by making wise decisions and counseling others with sound advice, all in accordance with God’s will.

People with this gift:

• Enjoy speaking biblical insights into life situations.
• Are sought after by others for advice/wisdom.
• Take pleasure in counseling others.
• Are known for making correct decisions and judgments
• Recognize God as the primary source of wisdom and direction.
• Focus on the unseen consequences in determining the next steps to take.
• Receive an understanding of what is necessary to meet the needs of the Body.
• Provide divinely given solutions in the midst of conflict and confusion.
• Hear the Spirit provide direction for God’s best in a given situation.
• Apply spiritual truth in specific and practical ways.

Traits: Sensible, insightful, practical, wise fair, experienced, common sense.

Cautions: People with this gift:

• Could fail to share the wisdom that God has given.
• Need to avoid having others develop a dependence upon them, which may weaken their faith in God.
• Need to be patient with others who do not have this gift.

Reference: I Cor. 12:8, James 3:13-18, 1 Cor. 2: 3-14, Jer. 9:23-24