We know our ministry comes from God through the confirmation of His teachings in our lives and the gifts He gives us.
The confirmation that a ministry is indeed from God can be found in both the recipient's understanding of their purpose and the spiritual gifts bestowed upon them. In John 3:27, John the Baptist explicitly states that nothing can be received unless given from heaven, indicating that true ministry is a gift from God, not a merit of one's own abilities. Paul also reinforces this notion in Ephesians 4:7-12, where he discusses how Christ gives grace according to the measure of Christ's gifts for the equipping of the saints. Thus, those engaged in ministry should recognize that any role they play is not due to personal merit but the grace of God working through them.
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