Today's Devotion- Sin Against The Holy Spirit

Matt 12:31-3231 And so I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. 32 Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come. NIV

Its interesting to note that the Lord Jesus gave this statement about the unforgiven offense to the Holy spirit. I think this is what exactly what it means. There are many offense that we can commit against the Holy Spirit, but blasphemy to Him is the greatest, actually the unforgivable sin.

So, let us make all effort not to commit this sin against Him. What are the sin we can commit against the Holy Spirit? Some I could list are:

1. Grieving the Holy sirit
2. Quenching the Holy spirit
3. Suppressing the Holy Spirit
4. Resisting the Holy Spirit

But how can we commit blasphemy? In the context of the statement of Jesus, it seems that blasphemy can commit when we identify the Holy Spirit as a wicked spirit. The works of God as the works of satan. Or simply by judging the operation of the Holy spirit as of the devil. How can we know then that its of the Holy Spirit? Well, first it must be honoring Jesus Christ, it must be according to the word of God, the work must be done to lead man to honor God and not the vessel He used. And lastly, it must bring the peace, repentance, healing, deliverance,joy and salvaton as well as transformation to a person. So. lets allow the Holy Spirit to work through us or even to others. And if we are in doubt, beware that we judge it before we are sure of it, for we might find ourselves fighting against God the Spirit!

God bless and may the Holy Spirit manifest in us!!!

Till next time!

Bong G