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What does the Bible say about being filled with the Spirit?

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The Bible exhorts believers to be filled with the Spirit instead of being drunk with wine, highlighting the importance of spiritual fullness in a Christian's life.

In Ephesians 5:18, Paul contrasts being drunk with wine with being filled with the Spirit. This encourages believers to rely on the Holy Spirit rather than seeking fulfillment through worldly pleasures. The command to be filled implies an ongoing action of surrender and dependence on the Spirit. The Holy Spirit empowers believers for a life that glorifies God, enabling them to exhibit traits such as love, joy, and peace, which are essential for a fruitful Christian life. It's through this submission to the Holy Spirit that Christians are called to walk in a manner worthy of their calling.
Scripture References: Ephesians 5:18, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 5:18-21, Proverbs 31:6-7, Ephesians 5:18-19, Colossians 3:16, Romans 8:28-30, 2 Thessalonians 2:13

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