Hospitality

Service / Practical Gifts

Literal Meaning

To love strangers.

Description

The gift of Hospitality is the divine enablement to care for people by providing fellowship, food and shelter.

Distinctives

People with this gift tend to:

  • •Provide an environment where people feel valued and cared for.
  • •Meet new people and help them to feel welcomed.
  • •Create a safe and comfortable setting where relationships can develop.
  • •Seek ways to connect people together into meaningful relationships.
  • •Set people at ease in unfamiliar surroundings.

Common Traits

FriendlyGraciousInvitingTrustingCaringResponsiveWarm

In Practice

Opening your home, hosting gatherings, greeting newcomers, creating inclusive spaces

Cautions

Every gift can be misused or overextended. Here are some things to watch for:

  • ⚠Should avoid viewing their gift as just "entertaining."
  • ⚠Need to remember to ask God who He wants them to befriend and serve.
  • ⚠Should be careful not to cause stress in their own family when inviting others into their homes.

Scripture References

Biblical foundations for this gift:

1 Peter 4:9-10Romans 12:13Hebrews 13:1-2

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