his own ability” (Matt. 25:14–15). Notice that the talents were given according to the ability of the servants. The Holy Spirit is the only one who knows whether we have the ability to manifest one, two, or five gifts of the Spirit. He is the transformer who determines how much power comes to our houses. Some translations call the nine gifts in First Corinthians 12 the nine graces of the Spirit. That works as long as one has a complete understanding of divine grace. Grace is God’s unmerited, supernatural
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