The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Wisdom

• Less prone to worldy things
• makes us value our faith
• respond to God
• helps us see God in everything

Understanding

• interpret the truths of our faith
• able to know why faith is important
• realize our faith is most important

Counsel

• helps us determine right and wrong
• helps us do the right thing
• helps us make moral descisions
• reflect christian teachings

fortitude

• courage to look for God
• reject sin and darkness
• perserverance
• we may face opposition

knowledge

• how to avoid sin
• know what we need to do to get to heaven
• helps us in making good descisions
• preparation for challenges

PIETy

• love and faith in God
• Childlike love
• helps us serve our Heavenly Father

fear of the lord

• respect for God
• fear of hurting God
• helps guide us to please God
• follow Gods will