Conviction
Conviction- becoming aware of your sinful nature and diversion from the path of righteousness
The convicting nature of the Holy Spirit
Is it good?
Yes indeed.
It pushes us unto the path of righteousness
It breaks bondages
It frees us from chains
It ultimately leads us to live holy lives ( lives set apart for the glory of God)
How the Spirit works?
He makes us uncomfortable in our sin or unfaithfulness to the Lord. When Peter denied Jesus three times, conviction fell upon him so heavily that he wept bitterly ( Luke 22:54-62) . Some may say Peter felt guilty in that situation but I believe he was convicted. This is because, after realizing the act he had committed, Peter turned back to the Lord and lived a life following Christ wholeheartedly. The Spirit makes us realize our uncleanliness in a loving manner. He doesn’t judge but corrects and disciplines. Scripture speaks on how the Lord disciplines those He loves ( Hebrews 12:6).
Let’s allow the Spirit to convict us and work on us fully because through His Work, we establish God’s plan for His creation.
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