How can we be filled with God's Holy Spirit? By receiving the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ personally in our hearts and lives (Ref. John 3:3, 5-8, 16; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Rom 1:17). As a result of this new birth/conversion, we will bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Ref. I Cor 13:4-8; Gal 5:22-23). Living In Christ and the Holy Spirit are characterized by certain Christian principles found in Romans 12:9-21.
Romans 12:9-21 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; 11 not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, 13 contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. 17 Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. 19 Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 “But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Living in Christ and through His Holy Spirit will bring us into our promised wonderful blessed destiny of Christ-likeness eventually. (Rom 8:29)
To Our God be all the glory, praise, and honor now and forever and evermore! Amen.
