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<p>&quot;Do not grieve the Holy Spirit.&quot; Ephesians 4:30<br />
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      We are absolutely dependent upon the Holy Spirit for spiritual life, light, teaching and sanctification. Without His presence, power, and operations—we are dead, dark, ignorant and carnal. We should therefore be very careful not to grieve or dishonor Him.<br />
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      We grieve the Holy Spirit—when we neglect, slight, or make any improper use of, God's holy Word. <br />
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      We grieve the Holy Spirit—when we indulge in <em>hard </em>thoughts of God; or <em>low </em>thoughts of the Lord Jesus. <br />
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      We grieve the Holy Spirit—when we mind the things of the flesh, in preference to spiritual things. <br />
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      We grieve the Holy Spirit—when we trifle with, or indulge in any sin of omission or commission. <br />
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      We grieve the Holy Spirit—when we slight His intimations, abuse His gifts; and listen to Satan, the world, or the flesh, in preference to Him.<br />
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      When He is grieved—He suspends His influence, and we find no assistance in spiritual duties.<br />
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      When He is grieved—<strong>we get cold, carnal, and indifferent</strong>.<br />
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      When He is grieved—we taste no sweetness in spiritual things, and the ministry of the Word becomes dry and lifeless.<br />
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      When He is grieved:<br />
      the Bible in a sealed book;<br />
      there is no power in prayer;<br />
      we have no gratitude for mercies received;<br />
      and religion becomes a dull task!