Benefits of being filled with the Holy Spirit:

1. Spiritual counsel and edifying praise – Eph. 5:19.

2. Frequent worship of God – Eph. 5:19.

3. Constant attitude of thanksgiving – Eph. 5:20.

4. Humility and submission to those in authority – Eph. 5:21-6:9.

5. Greater victory over concentrated spiritual attack – Eph. 6:10-19.

6. More spiritual gifts in the church since the Spirit is the one who gives gifts.

7. More specific understanding of God’s will in the decisions which face us in life – Eph. 1:17, Gal. 5:18.

8. Greater holiness in life – Rom. 8:13.

9. More answers to prayer – Eph. 6:18.

10. Amazingly fruitful ministry – Zech. 4:6.

11. Much greater peace in our hearts – Rom. 8:6.