Christian Living and Life

God gives His gifts according to His own will. An important part of your growth as a Christian is to understand who you are and what God has given you. Paul is saying that you are not to be in rebellion against your past. Some people spend their whole lives never coming to terms with who they are because they are in rebellion to their past. This is what the Fifth Commandment is all about: Honor your father and your mother: This does not mean that a man cannot improve himself, but he will never do so before God until he comes to terms with who he is. Becoming a Christian does not change the natural gifts and abilities that you have; what it does change is the way you live and the way you use your gifts and abilities.