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What is the difference between the fruit and the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

April 26, 2017difference fruit gifts Holy spirit

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What is the difference between the fruit and the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

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A. The fruit of the Holy Spirit — love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23) — represents qualities of character brought about by the Holy Spirit in a Christian’s life. The gifts of the Holy Spirit — word of wisdom, word of knowledge, faith, gifts of healing, working of miracles, prophecy, the discernings of spirits, tongues, and the interpretation of tongues (1 Corinthians 12:8-10) — are manifestations of the Holy Spirit for ministry to others. Accordingly, both fruit and gifts are important in Christian life and ministry.