I was struck while listening to last Sunday's sermon by the realization that the Holy Spirit's job description is the opposite of Satan's.
The Holy Spirit is The Advocate. Satan is The Accuser.
I think if we listen closely to the jumble of voices in our own heads, we should be able to distinguish fairly easily between the two.
Right?
If it's the Holy Spirit's voice, it might be convicting, but not accusing. It will be for our good, not leaving us wallowing in guilt and shame. The Holy Spirit is not going to be negative in a shaming way. He's not going to tell us we're incapable of doing better. And even if He must tell us tough things sometimes, there's a genuine sense that it is for our own good.
He's advocating for you and for me. He's for us in the deepest way imaginable.
And not against us.
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