Under each gift you will find a brief definition and scripture references.
COMPASSION
The ability to sense the pain or suffering of others in ways that compel one to take action to alleviate their condition.
Matthew 9:35-36
Mark 9:41
Luke 10:33-35
Romans 12:8
HELPS
The ability to provide assistance to others for a release from their worldly or spiritual burdens.
Matthew 20:20-28
Acts 9:36
Acts 20:35
Romans 8:26
Romans 16:1-2
1 Corinthians 3:15
1 Corinthians 12:28
Hebrews 1:14
Hebrews 6:10
GIVING
The ability to manage one’s personal resources (money, time, skills, and energy) in order to joyfully contribute more than expected to the church and its ministries.
Mark 12:41-44
Luke 8:1-3
Luke 21:1-4
Acts 4:32-37
Romans 12:8
2 Corinthians 8:1-7
2 Corinthians 9:2-7
SERVING
The ability to provide service or labor to support the ministries of the church. The acts can be ordinary or routine and performed in a way that is often unnoticed.
Luke 10:40
John 12:2
Acts 6:1-7
Romans 12:7
Galatians 6:10
Titus 3:14