Why are the gifts of the Spirit not in operation today?

The Apostle Paul explains in his letters, particularly in 1 Corinthians 12-13, that the miraculous gifts were pivotal for the early church's establishment and confirmation of the Gospel before the full canon of Scripture was complete. Since these gifts were associated with the apostles, and they could only be transferred through the laying on of their hands, the cessation of the apostles marked the end of those gifts. Today, the focus has shifted from miraculous signs to the enduring realities of faith, hope, and charity, which remain central to the believer's life and community of faith.