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God renews his own image within us (see 2 Cor. 3:18). So walking by the Spirit creates the conditions necessary for God to cultivate within us the spiritual fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—the priceless fruit that brings healing and life to everyone.
The purpose of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit is to complete and perfect the virtues of Christians, making them receptive to divine inspiration and enabling them to live a holy life and serve God's kingdom on Earth. These gifts are bestowed upon believers (typically at Baptism and strengthened at Confirmation in Catholic tradition) to help them make moral decisions, persevere in faith, and foster a deep, loving relationship with God.