The Misuse of Self-Control: Charismatic Expression and Exegetical Fallacies

“The most common passage used as a proof-text against spontaneous physical movements supposedly brought on by the Holy Spirit is Galatians 5:22-23: “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Based on this passage and others like it, critics of these Charismatic experiences conclude the Spirit would not cause someone to act in a way that appears incoherent or ecstatic.

Yet, is this what Paul was addressing?”