Whereas spiritual gifts are gifts and abilities given by the Holy Spirit to the Christian to carry out Christian Mission, talents are gifts and abilities the Creator gives to men and women and youth, whom he has made in his image, to enhance and develop human life in general.

Every Christian has duties assigned him by Christ, to which he is called to be faithful -- evangelism, hospitality, obedience to the Bible, intercession, etc. These are not gifts assigned only to some Christians, they are duties demanded of all Christians.