Gospel Principles
Unit 6: The Gospel of Jesus Christ
Chapter 22: The Gifts of the Spirit
Concept 5: We Can Develop Our Gifts
"The Lord has said: "For all have not every gift given unto them; for there are many gifts, and to every man is given a gift by the Spirit of God. To some is given one, and to some is given another, that all may be profited thereby." (D&C 46:11-12).
To develop our gifts, we must find out which gifts we have. We do this by praying and fasting. We should seek after the best gifts (D&C 46:8 "Wherefore, beware lest ye are deceived; and that ye may not be deceived seek ye earnestly the best gifts, always remembering for what they are given;"). Sometimes patriarchal blessings will tell us which gifts we have been given.
We must be obedient and faithful to be given our gifts. We then should use these gifts to do the work of the Lord. They are not given to satisfy our curiosity or to prove anything to us because we lack faith. Our gifts are to be used to build up the kingdom of God and to strengthen our testimonies.
Discussion
How can we discover our spiritual gifts?
How might Satan tempt us to misuse them?"