Sunday's Message- 02/07/2010

Today's message was in line with the teaching on the Holy Ghost Series. It is so vital for the believer to have a total understanding of the workings of the Spirit of God. He is the Comforter that Jesus spoke of and that He has sent back to indwell the believers.

Quench not the spirit.

Ephesians 5:14-24 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. 23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

Do not extinguish, put out, or smother the spirit. The term "quenching" does not necessarily mean that you eliminate the Spirit, but you keep it from doing what it is suppose to do. When you quench the Holy Spirit, you let everything else that does not honor God to come first.

Galatians 6:8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

It is quite natural to be fleshly. No one has to strive to be a "fleshly" person. The key is to just not be spiritual. You have to strive to be spiritual by keeping your mind on God.