I took this, I guess you could call it a quiz today about what my spiritual gifts might be and I think it’s pretty accurate, for the most part, only I think #3, Exhorter, is more number one than Mercy, but who knows. So, what do you guys think? do you agree with the assessment about me?
Your Top Three Spiritual Gifts
(1)
Characteristics of Mercy
1. Loves to love
2. Searches out the good in people
3. Recognizes the spiritual and emotional condition of others
4. Acts out of concern for others
5. Cares for emotional, spiritual, physical well-being of others
6. Considers others more important than self
7. Chooses words carefully
8. Detects insincerity
9. Is trustworthy, unusually cheerful
10. Thinks with the heart rather than the head
Challenges for Mercy
1. Overly sensitive
2. Caring may be misunderstood by the opposite sex
3. Easily takes up others problems that are not their own
4. Thinking with their heart leads to indecision
5. Can be easily hurt by others unintentionally
(2)
Characteristics of a Server
1. Willingly meets the needs of others
2. Has a hands on approach
3. Precise and orderly
4. Detail oriented
5. Friendly, and enjoys helping
6. Has trouble turning others away
7. More interest in others than self
8. More short-term orientated than long-term
9. Goes above and beyond what is asked of them
Challenges for a Server
1. Criticizes those who are not serving
2. Helps others to the extent of neglecting own family
3. So enthusiastic to help, may come across as pushy
4. Does not like to be served
5. Saddened when unappreciated
(3)
Characteristics of an Exhorter
1. Verbally encouraging
2. Likes to apply the Word rather than investigate it
3. Prefers practical application over theological truth
4. Works best with others
5. Verbally encourages others to excel in ministry
6. Loves to do personal counseling
7. Excels in communication
8. Perceives trials as opportunities for personal growth
9. Has a positive attitude
10. Easily makes decisions
Challenges for an Exhorter
1. Frequently interrupts others
2. Uses Scripture out of context
3. Out spoken and opinionated
4. Slightly overconfident
Your Spiritual Gift Scores
Mercy: 24
Server: 20
Exhorter: 20
Prophet: 19
Leader: 19
Giver: 17
Teacher: 16
Hey There …
I found your site by searching for some of the Exhorter text on Google.
You see, I saved my results a very long time ago and am trying to figure out where the Spiritual Gifts test was online.
I see that your post is more than a year old — Do you remember where you took the test?
I didn’t see it mentioned in your post (you might consider adding it so others can test their Spiritual Gifts as well).
FYI: I’m Exhorter, Teacher, Mercy.
Thanks!
~ Sunny
That’s interesting. I hadn’t really thought about doing that, but I’ll look into it. Personally, I did it through my membership with MBT (My Book Therapy).