Paisley Imperfect

Gifts of the Spirit

There are too many spiritual gifts for me to list here, and this list will continue to grow as I learn more. Please don’t think this is an exhaustive list – I don’t think that’s possible. There are two gifts listed in my patriarchal blessing that aren’t found in the scriptures so I know there are hundreds or thousands more. If you don’t find yours, and you would like to see it listed, let me know – I’ll add it.

They’ll also be linked to as I learn more about them. I have to start somewhere and this is where. I’ll add the different names they may be known as and keep everything in alphabetical order (as best I can).

I pulled part of this list from here.

  • “To know the differences of administration…” or the ability to administer and lead within the Church. Administering vs. Ministering. (D&C 46:15, 1 Corinthians 12:5)
  • Being agreeable
  • “Beholding of angels and ministering spirits” (Moroni 10:14)
  • Asking
  • Avoiding contention
  • Avoiding vain repetition
  • The ability to “believe on their words…”, or in other words, being able to believe others when they testify of Jesus Christ. (D&C 46:14)
  • Compassion
    • Caring for others
    • Showing compassion
    • Helping others know they belong
  • Giving sincere compliments
  • Connecting
    • With children
  • Creation
  • Discernment; “Knowledge of ‘the diversities of operations,’ which helps individuals discern whether a teaching or influence comes from God or from some other source.” (D&C 46:16, 1 Corinthians 12:6-7)
  • “Discerning of spirits” (D&C 46:23, 1 Corinthians 12:10)
  • Being a disciple
  • Enduring
  • Faith; “exceedingly great faith” (Moroni 10:11, 1 Corinthians 12:9)
  • Faith to be healed (D&C 46:19)
  • Forgiving
  • Healing; Faith to heal (Moroni 10:11, D&C 46:20, 1 Corinthians 12:9)
  • Hearing and using a still small voice
  • Innovation
  • Finding reasons to be joyful
  • Keen mind
  • Knowledge (D&C 46:18, 1 Corinthians 12:8)
  • Listening
  • Looking to God for guidance
  • Miracles
    • “The working of miracles” (Moroni 10:12, D&C 46:21, 1 Corinthians 12:10)
    • Noticing miracles
  • Noticing people who are overlooked
  • Be a peacemaker
  • Able to ponder
  • Offering prayer
  • Prophecy (Moroni 10:13, D&C 46:22, 1 Corinthians 12:10, Revelation 19:10)
  • Quick to observe
  • Receiving the Holy Ghost
  • Repenting
  • Revelation (Article of Faith 7)
  • Seeking that which is righteous
  • Sustaining Church leaders
  • Testimony
    • “Knowledge ‘that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that he was crucified for the sins of the world.’” (D&C 46:13)
    • Bearing mighty testimony (I think bearing your testimony is different than having one)
  • Teach wisdom and knowledge
    • “By the power of the Holy Ghost.” (Moroni 10:9-10, D&C 46:18)
    • Explaining things simply
  • Seership
  • Speak in tongues (Moroni 10:15, D&C 46:24, 1 Corinthians 12:10)
  • “The interpretation of tongues” (Moroni 10:16, D&C 46:25, 1 Corinthians 12:10)
  • Understand the feelings of others
  • Visions (Article of Faith 7)
  • Able to weep
  • Wisdom – “the ability to use knowledge in righteous ways.” (D&C 46:17, 1 Corinthians 12:8)

But why do we care about these gifts? What makes them so special? Here’s why.