I. The relevant New Testament passages

A. 1 Corinthians 14:34-35
B. 1 Timothy 2:11-14; cf. 1 Timothy 2:8

II. The wrong questions

A. “Look at my talents and gifts – surely God doesn’t want me to waste those, does He?” (1 Timothy 2:12; Titus 2:3-5)
B. “Why can’t I do this?” (Proverbs 31; 2 Timothy 1:5; 3:15)

III. The culture has affected too many in the church

A. Digressions from the truth with no Scriptural grounds (Colossians 3:17)
B. Misunderstanding of “spiritual gifts” (1 Corinthians 12:1ff; 14:1, 12)
C. What does it mean to be led by the Spirit? (Ephesians 5:18-21; Colossians 3:16)