CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SEVEN GIFTS
MERCY
¨ Always looks for the good in people
¨ Is attracted to people who are hurting or in distress, takes action to remove hurts
¨ Is more concerned with emotional distress than physical need
¨ Loves to do thoughtful things for others
¨ Tends to be indecisive
TEACHING
¨ Presents the truth in a logical, systematic way
¨ Loves to study and do research
¨ Tends to neglect the practical application of the truth
¨ Is easily sidetracked by new interests
¨ Tends to be emotionally self controlled
¨ Often has only a select circle of friends
SERVICE
¨ Easily recognizes practical needs and is quick to meet them
¨ Has a hard time saying no to requests for help
¨ Needs to feel appreciated
¨ Tends to do more than asked to do
¨ Does no want to lead others or projects, does not easily delegate tasks
¨ Tends to be a perfectionist
¨ Is critical of others who do not help out with obvious needs
GIVING
¨ Gives freely of money, possessions, energy, time and love
¨ Wants to feel a part of everything he or she contributes
¨ May use financial giving to get out of responsibilities
¨ Will pressure others to give
¨ Has a natural and effective business ability
¨ Loves to give without others knowing about it
PROFESSING
¨ Sees things as either black or white, has few gray areas
¨ Easily perceives the character of individuals and groups
¨ Is frank, outspoken and may be evaluative or blunt
¨ Has strong opinions and convictions
¨ May be intolerant of others views
¨ May struggle with self-image problems
EXHORTATION
¨ Loves to encourage others
¨ Focuses on working with people
¨ Finds truth in experience
¨ Makes decisions easily
¨ Expects a lot of self and others
¨ Is outspoken and opinionated
¨ Tends to interrupt others in eagerness to give opinions or advice
ADMINISTRATION
¨ Highly motivated to organize
¨ Will assume management responsibilities if no specific leadership exists
¨ Easily organizes resources and people to accomplish tasks or goals
¨ Is willing to let others get the credit in order to get a job done
¨ Knows when to keep old methods going and when to introduce new ones
¨ Develops an outer callousness due to being a target for criticism