I think the answer is that you are not excused, that everyone is supposed to use every gift, though some are better at some gifts than others. What does the Bible say about this, though?
1 Corinthians 12:1 - 11
NLT - 1 Now, dear brothers and sisters, regarding your question about the special abilities the Spirit gives us. I don’t want you to misunderstand this. 2 You know that when you were still pagans, you were led astray and swept along in worshiping speechless idols.
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