You Injured The Holy Spirit | Herbert Cooper

Aug 27
Ephesians 4:30
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And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of
redemption. (NIV)
Ephesians 4:30 Don’t grieve God. Don’t break his heart. His Holy Spirit, moving and breathing in you, is the
most intimate part of your life, making you fit for himself. Don’t take such a gift for granted. (The Message)
4 Ways You Injure The Holy Spirit
1. Unstable mind
1a. Transient mind
Ephesians 4:17
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So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do,
in the futility of their thinking. (NIV)
James 1:8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do. (NIV)
James 1:8 Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do.
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1b. Darkened mind
Ephesians 4:18
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They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of
the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. (NIV)
2 Corinthians 4:4
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The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light
of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. (NIV)
1c. Carnal mind
Ephesians 4:18
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They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the
ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. (NIV)
Philippians 3:18–19
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For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live
as enemies of the cross of Christ.
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Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is
in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. (NIV)
2. Hard Heart
2a. A hard heart instead of a soft heart
Ephesians 4:18
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They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of
the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. (NIV)
2b. A sensual heart instead of a sensitive heart
Ephesians 4:19
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Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in
every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed. (NIV)
2c. A greedy heart instead of a generous heart
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  • Ephesians 4:19
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    Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in
    every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed. (NIV)
    3. Unwholesome Speech
    3a. Deceptive and dishonest speech
    Ephesians 4:25
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    Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we
    are all members of one body. (NIV)
    3b. Derogatory, degrading and damaging speech
    Ephesians 4:29 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. (NIV)
    4. Ungodly Actions
    4a. Actions because of your out-of-control anger
    Ephesians 4:26
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    “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, (NIV)
    4b. Actions that give the devil a foothold
    Ephesians 4:27
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    and do not give the devil a foothold. (NIV)
    4c. Actions that involve stealing and laziness
    Ephesians 4:28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful
    with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. (NIV)
    2 Ways To Repair Your Injured Relationship With The Holy Spirit
    1. Put off your old self
    Ephesians 4:22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is
    being corrupted by its deceitful desires; (NIV)
    Ephesians 4:25
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    Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we
    are all members of one body. (NIV)
    Ephesians 4:31
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    Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of
    malice. (NIV)
    Ephesians 4:31 Make a clean break with all cutting, backbiting, profane talk. (The Message)
    2. Be made new
    Ephesians 4:23-24
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    to be made new in the attitude of your minds;
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    and to put on the new self, created to be
    like God in true righteousness and holiness. (NIV)
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