Our duty towards the Holy Spirit

By Late Rev. Elisha James

Follow the instructions of the Holy Spirit

Acts 13:2  

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

Be born of the Holy Spirit

John 3:5  

Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. 

Be filled with the Holy Spirit

Ephesians 5:18  

Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God

Ephesians 4:30  

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

Do not put out the Spirit’s fire

1 Thessalonians 5:19  

Be guided by the Holy Spirit

John 6:13  

So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.

Bear the fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:22  

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,