The Manifestation of the Spirit

The manifestation of the Spirit of God, what is it? It is when we see clear evidence of God's Spirit working in a real way in others. Spiritual gifts are for that purpose. They are never to exalt or edify, or make someone special of the one who exercises the gift. They are never for show, or for a spectacle, but for the manifestation of the Spirit of God. This is what unifies a church and bonds our hearts together in love. A church where the Spirit of God is not being manifested in this way is not really the body of Christ, but only a worldly, social organization.