When we consider the New Testament epistles, where believers are given prescriptive instruction for church life, we find that being filled with the Spirit is demonstrated not through ecstatic experiences but through the manifestation of spiritual fruit. In other words, Spirit-filled Christians exhibit the fruit of the Spirit, which Paul identifies as “love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Gal. 5:22–23). They are “led by the Spirit” (Rom. 8:14), meaning their behavior is directed not by their fleshly desires, but by the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit.

John MacArthur

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Microwave, Soups/stews	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Sliced strawberries
2	tb	Brandy
1	c	Sour cream
1/2	ts	Vanilla extract
1	c	Half and half
		Extra sliced strawberries and mint sprigs
1/4	c	Sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

Blend strawberries, sour cream, half and half,
sugar, brandy
and vanilla until smooth, about 30-45 seconds.
Serve in chilled
c  and garnish with sliced strawberries and mint
sprigs.
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