The Humble and Gifted
Bryan Edwards
Part of Romans
February 2, 2024

Romans 12:3-8 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. 4 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.


I.

yourself through the of the .

Additional Notes:


II.

the in the of Christ.

Additional Notes:


III.

your to up one another.

Additional Notes:


Beware! Pride hides behind:
The

Finder
The Spirit
The
The Offended &
The It All
The
The Self


Discussion Questions:
1. In what ways do you struggle with pride — either in thinking too highly or too lowly of yourself? How does viewing yourself through the lens of the Gospel help combat both?
2. How do these verses reshape the way you see your-self? Your church? Your gifts?
3. What does it mean for you personally to be “in Christ”?
4. Is there anyone in your life who you could practice one of the spiritual gifts on? (mentioned in these verses)
5. How have you experienced other believers using their spiritual gifts to influence and build you up?