At one time, Paul became frustrated with the Christians in Galatia. They had accepted Jesus as Lord, were indwelled by the Holy Spirit, but were now vacillating - attempting to return to the actions they had decided to give up. "So again I ask, does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you by the works of the law, or by your believing what you heard?" Gal. 3:5 (NIV). The Holy Spirit is God's gift to Jesus' followers. Because of this, God's power should be revealed in that person's activities as far as and so long as the person allows Him to guide them. He will not force good, better, or best decisions for the Christian. But, He may bring to their mind godly precepts they have heard or studied in the past. One of His tasks is to help clarify options for various decisions we must make. His power is released through the decision we make based on godly principles.
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