Power Serves Love in the Work of the Holy Spirit

Addictions stem from an unhealthy human relationship with unworthy objects, including power. Power is virtuous only when it serves love, as seen in biblical stories where power must always serve love, not the other way around. The power of the Holy Spirit is akin to a seed in a gardener's hand, requiring patience and tenderness for slow and invisible growth. The gifts of the Spirit are meant to serve the work of the kingdom by nurturing and loving individuals in their deepest pain.