Opus 2026-471: Is It a Gift?

I recently saw some click bait that was asking if empathy was a spiritual gift.  I would say it is a matter of definitions and translations.  It is possible that you could fit empathy into the gift usually translated as mercy.  Or you could go for the strict interpretation and say, “It isn’t mentioned.”

That is not the gift I am thinking of.

Sunday we were expressing gratitude and appreciation to the team of women who step in to make the kitchen work for special events.  After pointing out that there were men helping too, the lady in charge said her main contribution was being bossy.  I would normally consider that the gift of administration or leadership but why not go with a Living Bible definition.  Is there a gift of bossy?

I always get irritated when some people talk about the gifts of the Spirit.  I am talking about the ones who claim that certain gifts are no longer given.  They don’t give any place where it says it clearly, they just infer until the disbelief starts lifting the roof.

Is bossy a gift?  Why not.  If we say it often enough someone will begin to believe it.  We could even write a book on the subject and start a podcast.  No?  Denominations have been built on less.

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