Yet they
rebelled
and grieved his Holy
Spirit.
So he turned and became their
enemy
and he himself fought against
them.
Isaiah 63:10
Footnote: Grieving the Holy Spirit is
willfully thwarting his leading by disobedience or rebellion. Isaiah mentions
the work of the Holy Spirit more than any other Old Testament writer. See the
note on Ephesians 4:28-32 for more on grieving the Holy Spirit.
He who has been stealing must steal no
longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he
may have something to share with those
in need.
Do not let any unwholesome talk come
out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to
their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy
Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of
all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of
malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as
in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:28-32
Footnote: We can grieve the Holy Spirit by the
way we live. Paul warns us against unwholesome language, bitterness, improper
use of anger, brawling, slander, and bad attitudes toward others. Insead of
acting that way, we should be forgiving, just as God has forgiven us. Are you
grieving or pleasing God with your attitudes and actions? Act in love toward
your brothers and sisters in Christ, just as God acted in love by sending his
Son to die for your sins.
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All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV
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