Resisting God

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Resisting God is a profound theme woven throughout Scripture, illustrating the consequences of turning away from divine guidance and the Holy Spirit's prompting. In Acts 7:51, Stephen boldly declares, 'You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit.' This resistance manifests in various ways, from outright rebellion to subtle indifference, as Paul warns in 1 Thessalonians 5:19, 'Quench not the Spirit.' The act of quenching the Spirit signifies a deliberate choice to ignore the gentle nudges of God, leading to spiritual stagnation and disobedience. The dangers of such resistance are underscored in Hebrews 10:29, where the writer cautions about the severe consequences faced by those who trample the Son of God underfoot. Moreover, the call to yield to God's will is echoed in James 4:7, which instructs believers to 'Submit yourselves, therefore, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.' Ultimately, resisting God not only hinders personal growth but also disrupts the communal harmony intended within the body of Christ, as believers are called to be vessels of His grace and truth. Embracing the Spirit's leading fosters a life marked by obedience, joy, and fulfillment in God's perfect will.

Resisting the Holy Ghost

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A. M. Hills, President of Texas Holiness University, delivered a powerful sermon at Salvation Park Camp-meeting in 1905, focusing on resisting the Holy Ghost. He highlighted historical examples of individuals resisting God's guidance, emphasizing the consequences of rejecting the Holy Spirit's leadi

Quench Not the Spirit

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Catherine Booth preaches on the capacity of man to resist God, emphasizing the power to quench the Spirit and the consequences of rejecting God's influence. She highlights how the Spirit strives with man by convicting of sin, appealing to fears and hopes, and urging for present submission. Catherine

Dangers of Resisting the Holy Ghost

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John Hames preaches about the powerful sermon by Stephen in Acts 7:51, highlighting Stephen's courage to stand up for his God-given convictions and his ability to stir the devil while remaining calm. Hames emphasizes the importance of not resisting the Holy Ghost, explaining that the Holy Ghost is a

Acts 7:51

“You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did.”

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1 Thessalonians 5:19

“Do not extinguish the Spirit.”

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Hebrews 10:29

“How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace?”

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James 4:7

“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

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1 Peter 5:8

“Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.”

Ephesians 4:27

“and do not give the devil a foothold.”

Ephesians 6:11

“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

1 Peter 5:6

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.”

Luke 4:2

“where for forty days He was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they had ended, He was hungry. The devil said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.” But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’ ” Then the devil led Him up to a high place and showed Him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. “I will give You authority over all these kingdoms and all their glory,” he said. “For it has been relinquished to me, and I can give it to anyone I wish. So if You worship me, it will all be Yours.” But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’ ” Then the devil led Him to Jerusalem and set Him on the pinnacle of the temple. “If You are the Son of God,” he said, “throw Yourself down from here. For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You to guard You carefully; and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’ ” But Jesus answered, “It also says, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ” When the devil had finished every temptation, he left Him until an opportune time.”