Passage (eg. John 3:16): Search word(s) (eg. saved): Powered by The Bible Gateway Powered by CrossSearch.com Rom. 12:6-8 "We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully." (NIV) Instructions: Read each statement and determine whether it describes you using the scale below. When done, hit the Total button at the bottom to see your natural gifts. 0 = not like me 3 = usually like me 1 = little like me 4 = mostly like me 2 = sometimes like me 5 = always like me Red 0 1 2 3 4 5 Seems to have no fear 0 1 2 3 4 5 Does not yield to what others think 0 1 2 3 4 5 Has a strong will 0 1 2 3 4 5 Prefers verbal expression over written 0 1 2 3 4 5 May exaggerate in order to convince 0 1 2 3 4 5 Is an absolutist (all is black or white) 0 1 2 3 4 5 Their frankness may appear harsh 0 1 2 3 4 5 Is usually found where the action is 0 1 2 3 4 5 At times appears provocative and radical 0 1 2 3 4 5 Does not like compromise 0 1 2 3 4 5 Is courageous and able to stand alone 0 1 2 3 4 5 At times appears to thrive on confrontation 0 1 2 3 4 5 Can be inflexible and opinionated 0 1 2 3 4 5 Is a leader, sometimes a crusader 0 1 2 3 4 5 Can withstand pain, stress and persecution     White 0 1 2 3 4 5 Is able to detect and meet needs of others 0 1 2 3 4 5 Willingly performs the tasks that need to get done 0 1 2 3 4 5 Most easily learns by doing 0 1 2 3 4 5 Will inconvenience self to meet others needs 0 1 2 3 4 5 More readily expresses love by doing 0 1 2 3 4 5 Is very flexible 0 1 2 3 4 5 May interfere with development of others 0 1 2 3 4 5 Enjoys practical people and organizations 0 1 2 3 4 5 Enjoys working with physical projects 0 1 2 3 4 5 Is usually a good worker and follower 0 1 2 3 4 5 May appear to have an independent spirit because of their insistence on serving 0 1 2 3 4 5 Often lets people take advantage of them 0 1 2 3 4 5 Eagerness can be read as ambition 0 1 2 3 4 5 Reacts to non-helpers in practical ways 0 1 2 3 4 5 Tends to be practical in all areas of life     Blue 0 1 2 3 4 5 Likes research to discover full meaning for personal benefit 0 1 2 3 4 5 Enjoys checking out new information 0 1 2 3 4 5 Often clarifies by giving opposing views 0 1 2 3 4 5 Loves words and definitions 0 1 2 3 4 5 Teaches as a method for problem solving 0 1 2 3 4 5 Tends to present themselves logically 0 1 2 3 4 5 Is diligent and thorough 0 1 2 3 4 5 Retains and organizes large numbers of facts 0 1 2 3 4 5 Will test the knowledge of others 0 1 2 3 4 5 Usually objective and may appear insensitive 0 1 2 3 4 5 Tends to give detailed instructions 0 1 2 3 4 5 May appear to think they are always right 0 1 2 3 4 5 Can appear to be overly critical with a desire to correct misinformation 0 1 2 3 4 5 Develops self-control and discipline at a young age 0 1 2 3 4 5 Appears to have a stable personality     Green 0 1 2 3 4 5 Able to choose words that encourage 0 1 2 3 4 5 Enjoys utilizing life principles from stories 0 1 2 3 4 5 Makes others feel good about themselves just by being around them 0 1 2 3 4 5 May shirk work to talk with others 0 1 2 3 4 5 Can encourage others regardless of personal circumstances 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs company of others on a regular basis 0 1 2 3 4 5 Enjoys one-on-one sharing and counseling 0 1 2 3 4 5 Personalizes most reading material 0 1 2 3 4 5 Consistently expresses enthusiasm 0 1 2 3 4 5 Patient with involved problems 0 1 2 3 4 5 Behavior usually consistent and dependable 0 1 2 3 4 5 Willing to go the extra mile with people 0 1 2 3 4 5 Can become more involved with the problem than the person 0 1 2 3 4 5 Prefers reading and teaching materials which have practical examples 0 1 2 3 4 5 Shares personal insights in meaningful and helpful ways     Orange 0 1 2 3 4 5 Uses their material goods efficiently 0 1 2 3 4 5 Enjoys giving to unpublicized needs 0 1 2 3 4 5 Receives great pleasure from giving 0 1 2 3 4 5 Creative in discovering resources 0 1 2 3 4 5 Tends to give of their best 0 1 2 3 4 5 Prefers monetary involvement with organizations 0 1 2 3 4 5 Can limit other's opportunity to give to them 0 1 2 3 4 5 Wants their gifts to have lasting benefits 0 1 2 3 4 5 Tends away from all indebtedness 0 1 2 3 4 5 Will make personal sacrifices in order to give 0 1 2 3 4 5 Prefers supportive behind-the-scenes role 0 1 2 3 4 5 Appears to have a (worldly )value system 0 1 2 3 4 5 Functions well with a little or a lot 0 1 2 3 4 5 May appear to be trying to control through their giving 0 1 2 3 4 5 Appreciates and is sensitive to gratefulness     Purple 0 1 2 3 4 5 Able to visualize and integrate tasks, projects and people into common goals 0 1 2 3 4 5 Able to maximize talents of others 0 1 2 3 4 5 Avoids involvement in areas that are not theirs 0 1 2 3 4 5 Will assume responsibility if no one else does 0 1 2 3 4 5 Prefers planning vs. develop-as-you-go 0 1 2 3 4 5 Will delegate whenever possible 0 1 2 3 4 5 Tends to be neat and orderly in personal life 0 1 2 3 4 5 Able to endure reaction from others to accomplish the goal in time 0 1 2 3 4 5 Enjoys helping others become more efficient 0 1 2 3 4 5 Looks for new challenges when projects are completed 0 1 2 3 4 5 Can finalize difficult decisions 0 1 2 3 4 5 May appear to be a perfectionist 0 1 2 3 4 5 Can appear to use people because of a tendency to view them as resources 0 1 2 3 4 5 Can seem insensitive or calloused becasue of their drive 0 1 2 3 4 5 Is firm and steadfast regardless of opposition     Yellow 0 1 2 3 4 5 Able to identify with those in distress 0 1 2 3 4 5 Tends to be an empathetic listener 0 1 2 3 4 5 Their empathy may feed on others self pity 0 1 2 3 4 5 Will give up personal rights for others 0 1 2 3 4 5 Tends to be easily hurt and is sensitive to words or actions that offend others 0 1 2 3 4 5 Desires to support and protect 0 1 2 3 4 5 Is humble and strongly reacts to pride 0 1 2 3 4 5 Can't withstand stress and personal attacks 0 1 2 3 4 5 Reacts negatively to people who seem callous 0 1 2 3 4 5 Tends to be guided by emotions 0 1 2 3 4 5 Likes to be around people socially 0 1 2 3 4 5 Weeps easily 0 1 2 3 4 5 Lacks firmness and may appear indecisive 0 1 2 3 4 5 Desires harmony and will compromise for it 0 1 2 3 4 5 Avoidance of confrontation may be viewed as weakness RoadWork Gift Test Home Printable Version of the Gift Test 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