6. We have different gifts that are consistent with God’s grace that has been given to us. If your gift is prophecy, you should prophesy in proportion to your faith.
7. If your gift is service, devote yourself to serving. If your gift is teaching, devote yourself to teaching.
8. If your gift is encouragement, devote yourself to encouraging. The one giving should do it with no strings attached. The leader should lead with passion. The one showing mercy should be cheerful.
9. Love should be shown without pretending. Hate evil, and hold on to what is good.
10. Love each other like the members of your family. Be the best at showing honor to each other.
11. Don’t hesitate to be enthusiastic—be on fire in the Spirit as you serve the Lord!
12. Be happy in your hope, stand your ground when you’re in trouble, and devote yourselves to prayer.
13. Contribute to the needs of God’s people, and welcome strangers into your home.
14. Bless people who harass you—bless and don’t curse them.