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Whereas the fruit of the Spirit is a collective whole (a kind of all or nothing) the gifts of the Spirit are distributed according to the will and purpose of God. It is most unlikely that anyone will have all the gifts. One of the most important tasks of the church is to discover the gifts that its members possess. No one has all the gifts, and no one is without a gift. Those whom God calls he equips. Spiritual gifts are for spiritual ends. Some are practical, such as hospitality and administration, but these also serve a spiritual purpose.
Whereas the fruit of the Spirit is a collective whole (a kind of all or nothing) the gifts of the Spirit are distributed according to the will and purpose of God. It is most unlikely that anyone will have all the gifts. One of the most important tasks of the church is to discover the gifts that its members possess. No one has all the gifts, and no one is without a gift. Those whom God calls he equips. Spiritual gifts are for spiritual ends. Some are practical, such as hospitality and administration, but these also serve a spiritual purpose.