Dr. Mary Jane Woodger discusses spiritual gifts and cultural customs of Paul's days. Topics include seeking and utilizing spiritual gifts, challenges faced by LDS women, unity and supporting others, the importance of charity, and praying for charity and overcoming apostasy.
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Faith and the healing power of the priesthood are essential in our generation, emphasizing the need for prayers, blessings, and pursuing all efforts simultaneously to seek healing.
Paul's list of spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12 showcases the variety of gifts available to individuals, including faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discerning spirits, tongues, and interpretation, promoting reflection on the diversity of gifts.
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The Importance of Faith and Healing
Faith and the healing power of the priesthood are essential in our generation. Elder Oaks emphasizes the need for both prayers and blessings, while acknowledging the importance of pursuing all efforts simultaneously to seek healing. Increasing our faith allows the Lord to heal us through the administration of the priesthood. The story of Captain Moroni sending spies and seeking guidance from the prophet showcases the value of both faith and action.
Exploring Spiritual Gifts
Paul's list of spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12 highlights the variety of gifts available to individuals. These gifts include faith, healing, working miracles, prophecy, discerning spirits, diverse kinds of tongues, and interpretation of tongues. Paul lists them together to prompt reflection on the different types of gifts. Elder Ashton's list on the gift of laughter, smile, and avoiding contention further exemplify the diversity of gifts.
The Best Gift and the Desire for Gifts
Paul mentions the importance of desiring spiritual gifts, but also emphasizes an even more excellent way than the gifts themselves. He states that faith, hope, and charity are necessary gifts in eternity. President Nelson later confirms that Satan tries to prevent us from understanding and accessing these gifts. Personal circumstances determine the most desired gift, and seeking these gifts through earnest prayer is crucial. Ultimately, charity is portrayed as the greatest gift that endures forever.
Charity and the Unity of the Body
Charity, the pure love of Christ, is a gift bestowed upon the true followers of Jesus Christ. It is different from other attributes like patience, gentleness, and meekness, which are the fruits of possessing charity. Charity promotes unity, compassion, and understanding. Paul compares the unity of the body to the unity needed among believers with different spiritual gifts. Rather than competing or expecting others to be like oneself, individuals should embrace their unique gifts and use them to strengthen the body of Christ.
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