Have you ever been impressed with ministers or leaders who have special gifts? You have been impressed with someone who sings like an angel or preaches with much anointing or eloquence and you have said: "Wow what a ministry. But, Spiritual Authority is not a matter of gifts, but of a life of gifts combined with a life of solid character and this comes from a life lived in obedience to the Lord.

First off, I love your posts truly. You are very detailed and you write very articulately. Also you just highlighted one of the most conflicting factors in modern day Christian life.
Most people admire people with gifts, but what about their general lifestyle. Young Christian should admire a person who has a greater solid character than just gifts.
Thanks for this @darlenys01