I shake my head in wonderment when I see some television ads for new “miracle” drugs.
Listen carefully: In some of these ads it takes longer to list the potential harmful side effects, some quite dangerous, than the benefits of the drugs themselves.
And I always chuckle when the announcer wisely advises not to take the drug if you are allergic to it. Duh!
On the other hand, when you accept Christ into your life as a spiritual cure you are blessed with the gifts of the Spirit.
What the Holy Spirit brings to your life are not “side effects” of salvation, but new characteristics that will help you mature and become more Christlike.
In Galatians 5:22 we learn these characteristics: “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
Each one will enhance your life and help you to glorify God, so accept them as God’s gift and rejoice in them. Pastor Jim.
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