Motivational Gifts Test
Each member in the body of Christ has a motivational gift to be used to edify others. Find out what yours is, and your strengths and weaknesses. This can help you be a more effective minister.
Read each statement and choose from the drop-down box in the Response column: "Usually True, Sometimes True, Seldom True, or Rarely True"
Results for your motivational gift are shown at the bottom. The highest number is your primary gift.
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1. I like to think of ways to help others who are suffering physically, emotionally, and spiritually. |
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2. I enjoy spending time in intense study and research of the Bible. |
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3. I feel people should say what they mean, and mean what they say about God's truth even though it may hurt the feelings of listeners. |
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4. I give more than the biblical tithe to the Lord's work. |
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5. I enjoy responsibilities which involve helping other Christians grow spiritually. |
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6. I enjoy doing small tasks that need to be done without being asked to do them. |
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7. I like to take a project, break it down into various parts, and systematical organize and plan to accomplish the final goal. |
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8. I find it very dificult to discipline others unless I am really convinced it will help them. |
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9. In studying the Bible, I like to study the passage in context and find what it meant to the writer before trying to apply it to myself. |
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10. When situations are not right, I feel an urge to speak up about them in order to corret them. |
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11. When I hear of someone in need, I think of the amount of money I can give to help them. |
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12. I am a possibility thinker, believing that all things are possible with God. |
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13. I would rather do a task myself than work with a group or committee to get it done. |
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14. If a project needs to be done and no one is in charge, I like to volunteer to get it organized. |
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15. I can see immediately whether the person I am talking to is hurting, or is realy happy. |
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16. I organize my thoughts in a systematic way after careful research and study. |
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17. I have the unique abiblity to discern deception, dishonesty, and compromise in the motives and actions of others. |
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18. I prefer to give to the work of the Lord amounts suggested by the Lord rather than have others sugest how much I should give. |
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19. I have the ability to help people see how their trials and difficulties can be opportunities for spiritual growth. |
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20. I would rather do a number of short-range immediate tasks than do one long-range task taking a year or more. |
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21. I have the ability to see over-all goals and the "finished picture" of a project when others may see only the various pieces. |
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22. I will go to almost any length to avoid hurting the feelings of others. |
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23. I like to see things prepared and taught in a systematic, factual way rather than having people share just personal expriences. |
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24. Injustice, dishonesty, and unrighteousness in the church and community bother me enough that I am willing to speak up even though some may be ofended. |
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25. When I feel led by the Lord to give, I give generously without thinking of the sacrifice this may involve. |
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26. I would rather talk with someone about their personal problems and share with them practical help from the Bible than send them to someone else. |
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27. I find it difficult to say no when I see something practical which can be done to help someone in need. |
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28. I would rather train others to do various tasks than do everything myself. |
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29. I like to speak kind, comforting, reassuring words to others and I am hurt when I hear others speak harshly. |
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30. I enjoy communicating biblical truths to others and seeing long-range growth in knowledge of the Christian faith. |
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31. I have a desire to share with others messages I believe are from God which can correct, encourage, and comfort them. |
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32. I enjoy making my home available for entrtaining overnight guests who are involved in God's work. |
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33. I enjoy meeting regularly over a period of time with individuals to help them grow. |
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34. I enjoy serving the needs of others in order to free them for more important work for the Lord. |
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35. I have the ability to organize people, resources, plans and timetables in order to accomplish the Lord's work efficiently. |
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36. When others are hurting or in pain, I can feel for them, even to the point of becoming emotionally involvled. |
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37. I have the ability to explain difficult issues, after giving them much thought and study. |
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38. I am able to communicate my thoughts directly and frankly to close friends, even though they may disagree with me. |
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39. I think it is sinful if a person fails to manage his/her financial assets well. |
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40. I enjoy teaching and sharing with others, especially when I can apply the Bible to daily life. |
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41. I enjoy routine tasks to help others, even though the tasks seem menial. |
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42. I feel comfortable delegating responsibilities to others and directing a plan through to completion. |
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43. I am primarily attracted to people who express tenderness and kindness. |
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44. I enjoy researching answers to difficult questions. |
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45. When I fail to live up to the standards of Christian living which I feel are important, I become very discouraged with myself. |
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46. I really enjoy giving money and other material resources to Christian causes. |
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47. When sharing Christian truth, I enjoy illustrating it with personal examples to make it more practical. |
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48. I need reassurance that what I do to help other people is appreciated. |
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49. I am able with discipline to work under pressure and accomplish things, as long as I know my goals and objectives. |
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50. I feel deep compassion and understanding for those with spiritual and emotional needs. |
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51. The meaning of words and how people use them is important to me. |
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52. I speak up about what I believe is right and wrong, regardless of whether others agree or not. |
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53. I receive special joy in encouraging others to be more generous in their giving. |
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54. I enjoy sharing the practical teaching of Scripture as it relates to the personal and emotinal problems of people. |
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55. When I provide things for others, I would rather give them something I made myself than something I bought. |
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56. In a leadership position, I feel more joy than frustration or burden. |
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57. I like to be involved in alleviating the suffering of others. |
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58. When I hear a message I like, I check out the facts and details if I am uncertain rather than accept the speaker's word without question. |
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59. When I sense the problems and needs of the world, I am burdened too spend long periods of time in intercessory prayer. |
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60. When I give money or other tangible help to others, I like to do it anonymously. |
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61. I like to simplify complex issues into practical steps to help people grow spiritually. |
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62. I am a now person, and when I see a need, I want to meet it right away rather than wait for a more convenient time. |
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63. I enjoy being responsible for the success of the organization or group of which I am a part. |
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64. I avoid leadership positions where I will have to carry out decisions which may hurt the feelings of some people. |
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65. I enjoy responsibilities which involve helping other Christians grow spiritually. |
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66. When I share God's truth with others, I need to see that this brings about the change that God desires in them. |
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67. I enjoy living at a lower standard of living than necessary in order to have more to give to the Lord's work. |
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68. I like to share with others the confidence that in spite of outward circumstances, trials, and set-backs, God always keeps His promises. |
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69. When I hear of some practical need that someone has, I am willing to volunteer to help meet it. |
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70. I am willing to endure the misunderstanding and reaction of others when working on a plan, because I know the end results of what I am seeking to accomplish. |
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Gifts (The highest value is your primary gift.) |
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