Gifts Test

Most Christians have been subjected to a gifts test. This is a survey asking questions pertaining to the Christian's abilities, passions, and spiritual experiences. These test try to evaluate a Christian spiritual gifts so that person can excel in ministry. I think these are for the most part functional. But, I have two criticism about these test that I consider valid.

1. God usually uses our weaknesses as a spiritual gift. It may be incorrect to devise that natural talents equal spiritual gifting. While taking a spiritual gifts survey you are challenged to boast about how you excel in certain areas. The test takes these prideful notions and suggests that these talents may be your gift. I still believe God takes are natural weakness and supernaturally uses them to change the world. No room for boasting. So, with this said the test could possibly be inaccurate.

2. Next I wish to deal with our desires and passions. The test also asks you what you love to do. It takes these passions and decides that these passion should be pursued. Sounds obvious to any reader. But, if you take into account that God desires sacrificial obedience and surrender you might find yourself questioning this line of reasoning. Sometimes the dreams and goals that we desire are nothing more than idols that must be eradicated of. True, some passions are God given and should be diligently perfected and accomplished. But, God also requires heartfelt sacrifice and death to our wishes. So, again this test might be flawed.

If you have never seen one of these test you can click this LINK and you will see what questions are asked.