The 7LifeLanguages™ is so much more comprehensive than just a study of the Seven Motivational Gifts.  Most teaching on the Motivational Gifts found in Romans 12 assumes that each person only receives ONE Motivational Gift and that is their primary motivation or passion.

We believe that everyone has a profile of ALL SEVEN in different levels, ranges, and intensities.  Additionally, just as Jesus operated in all seven, we can learn to do that too.  We are not just "put in a box" by some secular assessment and told to "live with it."

We can all learn to be multi-lingual when it comes to the 7LifeLanguages.™ Generally, a person has a very strong Primary Life Language.  But, there are many combinations and almost infinite number of intensity levels that can contribute combinations of Life Languages.

In order to effectively minister to people, we can go right through the filter to reach the needs of each Life Language.

Here is a chart that shows some of the depth of the 7LifeLanguages™ Concepts as compared to the Motivational Gifts:

Motivational Gift	The 7LifeLanguages™	Character Description	Passion	Filter	Need From Others
EMOTIVE CATEGORY:  FEEL FIRST
Mercy	Responder	Compassionate	To Please	"Do You Care?"	Acceptance and communication
Exhortation	Influencer	Enthusiastic	To Relate	"Are We Communi-cating?"	Affirmation
COGNITIVE CATEGORY: THINK FIRST
Ruling	Shaper	Patience For Plan	To Lead	"Do You Have A Plan?"	Support and Agreement for Plan
Giving	Producer	Resourceful	To Manage	"Are You Managing Your Life?"	Appreciation and Quality Gifts
Teaching	Contemplator	Loyal	To Know	"Am I Interested?"	Quality Time and Personal Space
KINETIC CATEGORY: ACT FIRST
Prophecy	Mover	Courageous	To Innovate	"What is your motive?"	Action and Congruency
Helps / Serving	Doer	Trustworthy	To Finish	"Are You Doing Your Share?"	Approval and Action
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