Why does the Bible tell us not to grieve the Holy Spirit. Why does it also tell us He has a WILL?
Corinthians 12:11. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills.
To grieve is to make somebody sad
THE BATTLE AXE: Is Science the Right Tool? (12/04/2013)—Just as science can not explain the existence of sin, or eliminate and put an end to sin, science is not the right tool for discovering the full, revealed truth of GOD. Properly applied, the applications of science do not generate the spirit essence that is life; however, science may supply products that are vital for nourishing and sustaining life and mortality that have been put forth by GOD. Truth and reliable standards that will remove conflicts and uncertainty are shared goals for both faith and science. Statements described as “laws” are generated and established through theorizing, formulating hypotheses, experimentation, and observation that allow scientists to describe finite, regular patterns in the material and social universe, along with their variations. For the followers of Christ, law derives as the expressed will of GOD, and accomplishes far more than the laws of science. Faith with sacred law, conviction, discernment, divine promises and prophecies fulfilled, continuing fellowship, joy, love, sacramental practice, the holy writings, and sacred events that display the power and presence of GOD provide the truth that dispels doubt, resolves conflict, heals, removes uncertainty, and wipes away the tears among believers. See again 1st Timothy 6: 20-21, Isaiah 25: 8-9 and Revelation 7: 9-17, King James Version.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. (Romans 8: 12-17, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Promise of A Spirit? (11/11/2013); Heart, Brain or Spirit? (10/09/2013); The Image of GOD? (10/10/2013); Only One GOD (09/14/2013); Weed and Godly Wisdom (09/15/2013); Why GOD Prayed to GOD (09/07/2013); Utterance is Spirit (09/08/2013); A Start for the Idea of GOD? (09/09/2013)
“Noel”, here are a few points regularly shared among Christian believers that speak regarding the Holy Spirit:
(1.) For the most complete understanding of the things from GOD through Jesus Christ, believer’s must receive the imparted Holy Spirit that will abide and remain within them. Also called the Breath of Life, the Comforter, the Spirit of Prophecy, the Spirit of Truth, the Holy Spirit serves as divine DNA, so to speak, whereby one is born again, and given divinity as a permanent aspect of their own being.
(2.) The Holy Spirit does not promote himself; and does not have an agenda that is different, independent or separated from that of GOD the Father, and of Jesus the Son. In this sense, the Spirit is detached, impartial, and unfeeling with regard to death, judgment, salvation, and sin. Responding to Jesus, and as his personal agent, the Spirit is experienced in the lives of those inviting Christ. (Consider John 7: 18 and John 16: 13, KJV.)
There is far more to be said, reasonably shared, and spiritually understood. (For example, (3.) The Holy Spirit is a living aspect of full divine being (we say, the GODhead). The many facets of divinity go beyond merely existing as an object; and properly applying such ideas as authority, glory, “godly sorrow,” “person”, sovereignty, and will we have a more complete and correct awareness (we say, revelation) from GOD regarding how created beings and living creatures are to know and make response to divinity.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8: 12, New International Version, NIV). Happy Hanukkah to all. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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