See the post "The Seven Gifts" posted Sept. 22, 2010 for explanation of this assessment.
Circle the top TWO statements in each section that you feel best describes you.
1. I am direct, frank, and persuasive in speaking and giving advice.
2. I notice practical needs of others and do what I can to meet them.
3. I want to make sure that statements about faith are accurate.
4. I am able to verbally encourage those who are spiritually troubled.
5. I give money and I do not want others to know.
6. I am willing to endure criticism to get a task done.
7. I avoid conflict and confrontations.
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1. Choices and actions are seen as black and white, right or wrong.
2. I am willing to neglect my own work to help someone else.
3. I enjoy analyzing God’s Word and gaining as much knowledge as possible.
4. I have a deep desire to encourage people to grow spiritually.
5. I have an ability to make wise purchases or investments.
6. I am able to easily delegate to others.
7. I easily sense when people have hurt feelings.
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1. I am willing to do right even if it means suffering.
2. I enjoy serving and staying in the background.
3. I check out the truth of what other say before accepting it.
4. I easily see potential in other people.
5. I enjoy a simple lifestyle.
6. I see the big picture and can visualize the final result before a project begins.
7. I seem to attract people with problems.
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1. I would rather be alone, than with others who do not uphold what is right.
2. I can’t say no and often get exhausted from being so busy helping others.
3. I like to present my arguments in logical order.
4. People come to me for encouragement and advice.
5. I enjoy supporting the ministries of others.
6. I often initiate ideas or activities in a group.
7. I am easily wounded.
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1. I say things I believe are God’s truth and find it sometimes irritates people.
2. I do not mind routine tasks.
3. I like to research and enjoy digging out the facts of the Bible.
4. I enjoy relating examples from my own experience and expect people to follow my advice.
5. When I give to a worthy cause, I want to feel part of it with follow up.
6. I naturally gravitate to a leadership position – people ask me to lead.
7. I go out of my way to help the hurting and feel great empathy for them.
TOTAL
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