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NASB | Romans 11:29 for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 11:29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable [for He does not withdraw what He has given, nor does He change His mind about those to whom He gives His grace or to whom He sends His call]. |
Bible Question: CAN GOD TAKE AWAY A GIFT FOR EXAMPLE GIFT OF PROPHESIE OR CAN THE DEVIL STEAL YOU'R GIFT ?? THANKS IN ADVANCE |
Bible Answer: First of all this verse is not talking about your spiritual gifts if that is what you are refering to. Prophecy is a spiritual gift. Rather it is speaking of the gifts of salvation, mercy, and grace. Please read the verse in context to see this. Further, from my understanding, a gift will not be taken back by God. However, if a gift is not used by us, it may seem to be lost in our own minds/hearts. For example, if a friend of mine gives me a chainsaw as a gift, I then posses it - it is mine to keep. However, if I just put it away in my garage never to be used, I still own it but I am not using it. I may at some point try to look for it under the rubble, tune it up and then may try to use it or I may never look for it again and may even forget that I have it. The choice is mine will I use the gift or will I let it hide under the ruble and rust. |