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Does God impose another condition for giving us His Spirit?

April 26, 2017condition giving god spirit

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Does God impose another condition for giving us His Spirit?

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“And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit [which] God has given to those who obey Him” (Acts 5:32). Again we read of responsibilities for those who enter a special relationship with God. He expects them to make every effort to obey Him. Obedience to God’s ways leads to a positive fellowship with Him (1 John 1:3, 7). Having God’s Spirit will help us seek God’s will and follow His ways, developing His nature and character in us. Christ promised the Father would send a “Helper” (the Holy Spirit) that would assist His disciples in discerning between sin and righteousness and lead them into truth (John 14:16, 26; 15:26; 16:7).