The Spiritual Gift of Sarcasm

I’m not one to take bits and pieces out of the Bible and leave the rest behind. In my opinion (or, more importantly, the way I understand the Bible’s teachings), you take it all or skip the whole thing. But, I gotta tell ya…I think Paul missed somethin’.

He missed the gift of sarcasm.

I feel it necessary to point this out because it’s by far the strongest gift I have. Sure the gifts of administration, prophecy, encouragement, teaching and giving all have their place. But shouldn’t sarcasm be mentioned too?

I have taken my gift of sarcasm and utilized it in every possible situation, carrying out this gift with the greatest dedication, just like Paul exhorts believers to do with all their gifts. I have been cheerfully sarcastic, liberally sarcastic, faithfully sarcastic, even lovingly sarcastic! (According to Jake, the number one rule of friendship is “Never miss an opportunity to hose your friend.”)

Have you ever read Paul’s letters? Sometimes, they drip with sarcasm. Even Jesus got a little sarcastic with the religious leaders from time to time. So, if Paul had this gift…and Jesus...and me...and a large number of other people I know (LG3, anyone?)…why can’t I find it anywhere in Scripture?

Sigh. I’m telling you. Paul and I, we’re gonna have to talk about this someday.