Dr. Michael Youssef challenges believers to discover and fully utilize their spiritual gifts, emphasizing that every Christian has at least one gift from God. By understanding the importance of these gifts, Christians can avoid the pitfalls of underutilizing or misusing them and genuinely contribute to the health and growth of the body of Christ.

Key Themes Examined:

• The necessity of discovering and using your spiritual gifts.
• Common excuses believers use for not exercising their gifts.
• The vital role each member plays in the body of Christ.
• The dangers of counterfeit spiritual gifts.
• The importance of discernment in spiritual matters.
• The eternal impact of faithfully using one’s gifts.

Key Points Explained:

1. The Importance of Using Your Spiritual Gifts: Dr. Youssef emphasizes that every believer has received at least one spiritual gift from God, and it is crucial to unwrap and use these gifts. Many believers, however, fall into the trap of thinking their gifts are insignificant, or they envy the gifts of others, leading them to neglect their own. By failing to use their gifts, Christians displease God and hinder the church’s growth and unity.
2. The Dangers of Counterfeit Gifts: Satan understands the power of spiritual gifts and seeks to undermine the church by promoting counterfeit gifts. These false gifts often lead to division, pride, and a lack of submission to spiritual authority. Dr. Youssef warns believers to be discerning, ensuring their gifts are genuinely from the Holy Spirit and produce the fruit of the Spirit, such as love, joy, and peace.
3. The Role of Hidden Members in the Body of Christ: Just as vital organs like the heart and lungs are unseen yet essential for the body’s survival, so are the faithful, behind-the-scenes believers who pray, give, and serve without recognition. These "hidden members" are crucial to the church’s vitality, and their rewards in heaven will be great, even if they are not visible in this life.

Activate Your Spiritual Gifts Today

If this message resonates with you, don’t miss the next video in this series, in which Dr. Youssef details how you can discern and activate your spiritual gifts for God's glory.