What does the Bible say about filling of the holy spirit?

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The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit graciously indwells every true believer and continually fills them for holy living, witness, love, and service. Ephesians 5:18 calls Christians to be filled with the Spirit rather than controlled by worldly substitutes, a continuing dependence expressed in worship, gratitude, and mutual submission. Acts 4:31 shows that God may freshly strengthen His people with boldness, while Acts 1:8 connects the Spirit's power with gospel witness. The Spirit is given through union with Christ, not earned by spiritual effort, as Romans 8:9 and 1 Corinthians 12:13 affirm. His filling produces the fruit of Christlike character described in Galatians 5:16 and 5:22, and pours God's love into believers' hearts (Romans 5:5).