How Does the Holy Spirit Help Us Obey?
How Does the Holy Spirit Help Us Obey?Chapter 5 — New Life
Lesson 38: How Does the Holy Spirit Help Us Obey?The Holy Spirit gives us the desire and the strength to live in a way that pleases God.
Explanation
The Holy Spirit does not only show us what is good, but also helps us want to do God’s will and to do it. He works inside us, changes the desires of the heart, and strengthens us when we are tempted or tired.
When the Holy Spirit works, we begin to love what used to seem hard and to hate what used to attract us.
Bible story
After the ascension of Jesus, the disciples, who had been fearful and unsure, are strengthened by the Holy Spirit and come to proclaim the Gospel with courage. Their strength does not come from their own nature, but from God’s work in them.
Remember
- The truth: The Holy Spirit gives us the desire and the strength to live in a way that pleases God.
- The Holy Spirit gives us both light and strength for obedience.
- We are not called to fight against sin alone.
Ezekiel 36:27
“And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.”
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- Before a temptation, ask for the Holy Spirit’s help right away.
- Take His correction seriously, and turn back to the Lord quickly.
- Use God’s Word, through which the Spirit works powerfully in the heart.
1. What does the Holy Spirit do in a believer?
2. Can we obey God without His help?
3. What does the Holy Spirit give us?
4. What does the Spirit’s help look like?