Week 7: Last week we read about how the Holy Ghost can be grieved.
A Study on the Holy Ghost
̶ Week 7 of 38_ ̶
By David Wilson
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5. He can be vexed.
Isaiah 63:10
But they rebelled, and vexed His holy spirit: therefore He was turned to be their enemy, and He fought against them.
To grieve is to do that which is not like unto God; to vex is to repeatedly do that which you know the Lord is not pleased with; and thus the sweet and gentle Holy Ghost becomes vexed. The dictionary states: To grieve means to provoke to anger or displeasure by small irritations; annoy.
Thus we see that the Holy Ghost has a mind, a will, and emotions or feelings.
6. He teaches.
John 14:26
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
One of the main works of the Holy Ghost, as I see it, is teaching believers how to walk uprightly before God. By placing conviction on the heart when we are about to do wrong or after we have made some sort of mistake, the Holy Ghost will instruct us and keep us on the right path.
I have found as I read and study my Bible that the Holy Ghost will help me to understand God’s holy word. He teaches me how to seek the truth. He reveals to me those things that make me a better servant. He reveals hidden truths. Studying God’s Word is like looking for gold. Some golden nuggets are found lying on the surface, but others have to be dug out. Dig deep and search out God’s best; you will never be disappointed.
7. He testifies of Christ.
John 15:26
But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:
The Holy Ghost doesn’t testify of himself, but He leads men and women to the Lord Jesus Christ. It is Jesus that saves the souls of lost mankind. The Holy Ghost convicts man of his sins and draws them to the Savior. He testifies of God’s greatness. The Holy Ghost is a perfect gentleman, so He never goes where He isn’t wanted. He is a very humble spirit, very gentle; and He is not boastful.
(Next week we will read about how the Holy Ghost reproves.
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