What Spiritual Gifts Does Christ Give to His People?

Christ bestows numerous spiritual gifts upon His believers to enhance the working of the body of Christ. These gifts serve various purposes, such as service, singing, dancing, and exhortation. Each gift has a specific role, but their ultimate aim is to edify the body of Christ. These spiritual gifts should not be used with selfish motives but rather to demonstrate love towards all.

Among the many gifts, hope and faith are among the most precious. Christ offers us hope that God is our Father and loves us unconditionally. He promises us a future where righteousness will triumph over wickedness, and our existence will not end with death. We are assured that we will be resurrected and enjoy the blessings of heaven. Obedience to Christ grants us faith in His forgiveness, enabling us to move forward towards our ultimate goal, obeying the commandments and achieving righteousness.

Furthermore, faith gives us assurance that God is ever-present, even when we face terrible conditions and experiences. It fills our hearts with the feeling of Christ's love, fostering feelings of love and gratitude. This faith enables us to accept that Jesus Christ created all things in heaven and on earth, as He has repeatedly affirmed through His prophets and sermons. This knowledge makes it easier to worship and adore Him for His generosity, love, and kindness. Through faith, we can understand that all good things come from God, while evil stems from the devil.

Broader View of Christ’s Gifts to Mankind

The Prophet Mormon offered a broader perspective on what Christ has given mankind. He wrote:

Wherefore all things which are good cometh of God and that which is evil cometh of the devil for the devil is an enemy unto God and fighteth against him continually and inviteth and enticeth to sin and to do that which is evil continually.

But behold that which is of God inviteth and enticeth to do good continually wherefore every thing which inviteth and enticeth to do good and to love God and to serve him is inspired of God.

Wherefore take heed my beloved brethren that ye do not judge that which is evil to be of God or that which is good and of God to be of the devil.

For behold my brethren it is given unto you to judge that ye may know good from evil and the way to judge is as plain that ye may know with a perfect knowledge as the daylight is from the dark night.

For behold the Spirit of Christ is given to every man that he may know good from evil wherefore I show unto you the way to judge for every thing which inviteth to do good and to persuade to believe in Christ is sent forth by the power and gift of Christ wherefore ye may know with a perfect knowledge it is of God.

Mormon emphasized that to judge what is good or evil, we must seek inspiration from Christ. The Spirit of Christ provides the means by which we can discern between good and evil with perfect knowledge. This discernment enables us to recognize that all things inviting to do good and to believe in Christ are sent forth by the power and gift of Christ and are thus of God.

Ultimately, Christ's spiritual gifts are part of a broader purpose to bring light and understanding to His followers. By receiving and cultivating these gifts, believers can grow closer to Christ and experience the joy and peace that come with faith and hope.