This was written for me. Understanding the guilt and finding the true freedom to be who God called and equipped ME to be.

Here’s one of the hardest truths for Christians to understand, let alone embrace: some of us will do more of a particular good thing than others and some will do less. And the difference may not be sinful.

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This is especially tricky because some behaviors are commanded of everyone in Scripture, and yet are also considered special gifts for only some. We should all contribute to the needs of the saints (Rom. 13:13), but some have the gift of generosity (v. 8). We should all serve (v. 11), but some will be particularly gifted in serving (v. 7). We won’t all be as good or zealous about the same things. This is by divine design. Our gifts will differ according to the grace given us (v. 6).

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And yet, I know the second I think this way I’m also liable to justify disobedience or quench the Spirit’s conviction in some area. There’s no easy answer to this dilemma. I don’t have it all figured out.

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