Spiritual Gift of Knowledge in the Marketplace
The spiritual gift of knowledge is the special ability to spread the awareness of God’s glory by discovering, accumulating, analyzing, and clarifying information.
Christians with the spiritual gift of knowledge have an insatiable hunger to learn.
Spiritual Gift Recognition Statements
- “My life demonstrates that I am passionate about learning new things.”
- “I spend a significant percentage of my time learning new things.”
- “People view me as a source of information.”
Marketplace Impact
As the founder of market research firm, The Barna Group, George Barna has been using his spiritual gift of knowledge to keep Christians informed about culture-related trends happening in society. Relaying, analyzing, and interpreting responses gathered from opinion polls and other research tools, his company has provided research services for the Disney Channel, ABC, VISA, the U.S. Military, and the Evangelical Christian Community. His research includes findings such as…
- Less than one out of every five born-again adults possesses a Biblical worldview.
- Children are the most important population segment to minister to because of their spiritual teachability and developmental vulnerability.
- The divorce rate among born-again Christians is higher than that for atheists/agnostics.
Biblical Insights
- Acts 5:1-11; 17:11
- 1 Corinthians 12:8
- Colossians 2:2-3
Discussion: Do you have the spiritual gift of knowledge? If so, please share how you use this spiritual gift in a business setting. Can you think of any other marketplace Christians who use this spiritual gift in a business setting? If so, please share his/her story to encourage other marketplace Christians who have this spiritual gift.
Darren Shearer
Darren Shearer is the host of the Theology of Business Podcast and director of the Theology of Business Institute. He is the author of "The Christ-Centered Company: 37 Biblical Business Habits to Build a Thriving Company That Honors God and Blesses the World," "The Marketplace Christian: A Practical Guide to Using Your Spiritual Gifts in Business," and "Marketing Like Jesus: 25 Strategies to Change the World." Darren is also the founder and CEO of High Bridge Books & Media (www.HighBridgeBooks.com / www.HighBridgeMedia.com), which helps Christ-centered authors build a legacy by crafting and publishing messages and stories that glorify God in all spheres of culture.