Tom Schreiner, On the Need to Use Our Spiritual Gifts

“We don’t want others to see our deficiencies. Still, it is instructive that Paul doesn’t rebuke the inferior-feeling Corinthians for pride but encourages them. We ought not to think that pride should always be reproved or exposed. Often when we feel weak we need encouragement. Paul reminds us that we are made in God’s image, that we all play a valuable role. …If you think, I don’t have any gifts. I am of no value to anyone, your thinking about yourself is off-center. …Don’t reject what God has done in your life by putting yourself down. We may feel that our gifts are insignificant or unimportant, but we are mistaken. The contribution of every member of the body matters. What you contribute to your church is crucial, and that is true of every member of the body.” (Spiritual Gifts, pg. 39-40)