Over the past month we have looked at Serving Others In Love. So far we have looked at our Spiritual Gifts, the Heart, and two weeks ago God given Abilities that help us in serving others.
Today we will review our findings on items noted above and continue with the letter "P", Personality. We all have varying prsonalities. One type is not better then another. Different personalities impact how people do ministry. Here are two examples to read in full from the New Testament...
"For you have heard of my (Apostle Paul) previous way of life in Judaism, how intensely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it. I was advancing in Judaism beyond many Jews of my own age and..." Galatians 1:13-17
"Six days before the passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised fromt the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard..." John 12:1-8
After reviewing these examples we will meet in small groups to answer, in detail, the following four questions. A handout will be provided to aide in the exercise and discussion.
- Do I tend to be reserved or outgoing?
- Do I tend to make decisions based on facts or feelings?
- In my relationships do I tend to be dependent on others or independent?
- Do I prefer to be spontaneous or to plan the use of my time?
