be seen as arrogant or presumptuous on their part. This unfortunate mind-set only exhibits their failure to understand the biblical teaching on gifts. Others may have a less noble motive for not wanting to be associated with a gift—they might know that they have a spiritual gift, but they do not want to be held accountable for its use. In that case, appealing to humility can be used as a cover-up for disobedience. Second, not only does knowing about spiritual gifts help individual Christians, but