Special Abilities are those things we can do seemingly without any training or instruction. In religious circles, these are often referred to as Spiritual Gifts. In general, these abilities are innate and require no real training or education, although they can be enhanced with additional targeted training. For this test to be valid, do not respond on the basis of what you think you ought to say, but rather on the basis of your interest and experience. Do not let modesty hinder you from answering honestly, and don’t try to answer what you want them to be. Select which of the two statements is most like you. Some questions may be difficult to determine which is more like you, but make your best effort to choose one.
I dream of opportunities for helping others.
We need more encouragement to do the right things.
We need more, and better, teaching and instruction.
I cannot stand idle by while things go wrong.
When I give to others, they do not feel as if they owe me anything.
I dream of teaching others so as to help them to succeed.
I gravitate to undone work, even if unpopular.
I find that I often know or remember things that I do not remember learning.
I sometimes get the sense that what I am reading or hearing is absolute truth.
I am not moved from my personal belief by ridicule, apparent failure, or pain.
I seem to have insight on when people are ready to make personal or corporate changes.
I get troubled by "instruction" which contains unsound advice.
I have an extraordinary confidence and an ability to embolden others.
We need the knowledge to make up for our deficiencies.
I believe I have the ability to make and share money.
People will take correction from me because they know I am on their side.
Sometimes I am able to come up with words to say in tough situations that surprise even me.
We often lack compassion for the hurts, pains, and struggles of people.
Sometimes I have insight into the proper course of action others should take.
I have been used to warn others of the danger of a certain direction.
We need someone to direct the strengths and abilities of our group more.
I often quickly remember advice or teachings that are useful for the moment.
I find it easy to ask people to believe in and commit to a higher cause.
We need to believe that we can stand up to adversity.
I often think that I am called to somehow change the world.
I have strongly sensed a leading to give money to a specific person or cause.
I have a knack for getting people together, and I enjoy doing this.
We need to better discern incorrect and misleading teaching and direction.
I don't mind helping others even if they are not deserving or if they take advantage of me.
I dream that I will be stronger than others when tough times come.
I am often overcome with emotion for a person I am concerned about.
I often recognize ways that I can help others indirectly without speaking or teaching.
I have a deep understanding of other cultures, and I want to help them all work together.
I strive to seek ways to give to others without calling attention to myself.
I dream that I can find new ways to effectively give help to others.
I would rather work in secret than have my work recognized publicly.
I tend to be patient with those who are making slow progress.
We need to stop talking and start really helping people in practical ways.
Sometimes I feel so much compassion for others that I am at a loss for words.
I am often led to do a favor for someone that touches them deeply.
I use everything that I own to help others on a regular basis.
I think it is very important to use words accurately and in context.
I can serve others by organizing and harnessing their abilities to solve a particular problem.
I am more interested in saying the right thing than making people feel good.
In the past, I have been able to dispel confusion with amazing insight.
I want to reach out to people to share in their suffering.
I dream of speaking words of hope that will encourage others toward a fulfilled life.
Strange customs, cultures, and unusual behavior don't offend or frighten me.
I am totally convinced that things will work out for the best even if it doesn’t seem so at the time.
I often bring clarity to others when they are uncertain what to do.