On Spiritual Gifts
Comparison and analysis Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12 reveals that:
- No one has all gifts; therefore, there is no room for pride or boasting.
- No one is without some gift; therefore, no room for idleness or despair.
- Gifts differ; therefore no room for envy, jealousy or interference.
- God himself distributes; therefore, no room for complaint or discontent.
- All gifts are needful; therefore no room for neglect or indifference.
- All gifts derive power from the Giver; therefore, no room for weakness and inefficiency.
(A.T. Pierson, Knowing the Scriptures)