Gift of Prophecy

 

Illustrated by the life of Peter

 

Characteristics:

 

·      Need to express themselves

·      Form quick impressions of people

·      Alertness to dishonesty

·      Desire for justice

·      Open about own faults

·      Whole hearted involvement (need to be on the inside)

·      Loyal to truth vs. people

·      Willingness to suffer for right

·      Persuasive in defending truth

 

Carnal Uses:

 

·      Exposing without restoring

·      Jumping to conclusions

·      React harshly to dishonesty (sinners)

·      Being unforgiving

·      Condemning themselves

·      Being impetuous

·      Cutting off people who fail

·      Lacking tactfulness in rebuke

·      Dwelling on the negative