Jeremiah TiptonFounder in president of David Hernandez ministries

Don't Break the Holy Spirit's Heart

17 Apr 2025 · 1 min

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In this sermon, the speaker urges believers not to grieve the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that the Holy Spirit possesses emotions and can be saddened by disobedient behavior. Citing Paul’s admonition to avoid sorrowing the Spirit, the speaker argues that the same love that causes the Spirit to be grieved also leads to pleasure when believers obey. Listeners are encouraged to prioritize the Holy Spirit’s perspective over human opinion, to resist temptation, and to find satisfaction and strength in the Spirit’s presence, especially during trials. The message frames those who live by the Spirit as misunderstood disruptors who must weigh every thought and action with the Spirit in mind. The sermon concludes with a call to explore the book “Holy Spirit: God Within You” via encounterthespirit.com for deeper understanding.

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Please don't break the Holy Spirit's heart. The Holy Spirit has feelings and can be deeply grieved by our actions. Yes, this is true. Paul the Apostle wrote, and do not bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. But think about this too. If the Holy Spirit loves you enough to be grieved by your disobedience, then he loves you enough to be pleased by your obedience. So keep the Holy Spirit in mind. Let your love for his glorious presence be your motivation. Weigh every action, thought, and attitude with him in mind. Those who live by the Spirit are often misunderstood and cast out. We're disruptors. We're different. So don't worry about what other people think of you. Instead, be concerned with what the Holy Spirit thinks. Those who live by the Spirit say no to sinful cravings. So don't give in to what temptation demands of you. Instead, Be satisfied in the presence of the Holy Spirit. Those who live by the Spirit are given strength in trying times. So don't allow circumstances to control your attitudes and thoughts. Instead, be stabilized by the Spirit within you. Live in a way that makes the Holy Spirit feel at home within you. Don't grieve the Holy Spirit. To learn more about the nature of the Holy Spirit, get Holy Spirit: God Within You at encounterthespirit.com.