Illustrated by the life of Timothy
Characteristics:
·
See and meet
practical needs
·
Free others to
achieve
·
Disregard for
weariness
·
Difficulty in
saying “No”
·
Alert in likes
and dislikes (and remember what other likes)
·
Need approval
·
Like short
range projects
·
Put extra
touches on a job
·
Meet needs
quickly (will sacrifice)
Carnal Uses:
·
Giving
unrequested help
·
Letting things
to be too important
·
Working beyond
physical limits
·
Neglecting
God-given priorities (neglect needs of own families and often serve others)
·
Reacting to
overlooked needs
·
Resenting lack
of appreciation
·
Make other
people work around their own schedule
·
Being
frustrated with time limits
·
Interfering
with God’s discipline