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Ephesians 4:30 - Living a Spirit-Controlled Life.

Ephesians 4:30 (NKJV) And do not grieve the 
Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for 
the day of redemption.  

Ephesians 4:30 (NLT) And do not bring sorrow 
to Gods Holy Spirit by the way you live. 
Remember, he has identified you as his own, 
guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of 
redemption.  

Ephesians 4:30 (AMP) And do not grieve the 
Holy Spirit of God [do not offend or vex or 
sadden Him], by Whom you were sealed (marked, 
branded as Gods own, secured), for the day of 
redemption (of final deliverance through Christ from 
evil and the consequences of sin). 

Ephesians 4:30 (CWR) Dont grieve the Holy 
Sprit who put His seal of approval on you when you 
gave your heart to Christ.  The Spirit is the 
only One who can keep you from living a life of 
sin and seal you for the day of Gods 
deliverance. 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Theres a difference between just being 
in a home and being at home. Have you ever 
noticed that different homes have their own smells? 
I used to visit a home that always smelled 
like mothballs, and after I spent time in that 
home, I smelled like mothballs too. 
   But then Ive been to homes where there 
was some great home cooking taking place. I like 
being in a room where I can smell the incredible 
aroma of Italian food, Mexican food, or barbecue. 
I feel at home in a place like that. 
   When we become Christians, the Holy 
Spirit seals us and indwells us. The Bible says, 
But you are not controlled by your sinful 
nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have 
the Spirit of God living in you (Romans 8:9 
NLT). 
   Now, does the Holy Spirit live in the 
heart of every Christian? Yes. But the word for 
living in this verse means to be at home. The 
Holy Spirit has a personality. Yes, He is God and 
can be sinned against specifically. But we also 
can insult Him, resist Him, and even make Him 
sad. 
   Have you ever done or said something that 
reduced someone to tears? Its hard to look at a 
person whos crying because of our words or 
actions. In the same way, the Bible tells us, And 
do not bring sorrow to Gods Holy Spirit by 
the way you live (Ephesians 4:30 NLT). 
   Imagine if we decided not to use social 
media to tear people down. What a different place 
it would be. Today it seems that weve 
forgotten our manners, and were filled with pent-up 
rage. But that is not living a Spirit-controlled 
life. 
   Rage, anger, harsh words, and slander 
make the Holy Spirit sad. Do you want the Holy 
Spirit to be at home in your heart? Hes at home 
in the hearts of Spirit-led believers. [Greg 
Laurie from Harvest Ministries; 
https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

COMMENTARY

   Conscience is the voice of God, heard 
amid the conflict of human passions; when it is 
resisted, the Spirit of God is grieved.   
   Men have the power to quench the Spirit 
of God; the power of choosing is left with 
them. They are allowed freedom of action. They may 
be obedient through the name and grace of our 
Redeemer, or they may be disobedient, and realize the 
consequences.   
   The sin of blasphemy against the Holy 
Spirit does not lie in any sudden word or deed; it 
is the firm, determined resistance of truth and 
evidence.   
   It is not that God sends out a decree 
that man shall not be saved. He does not throw a 
darkness before the eyes which cannot be penetrated. 
But man at first resists a motion of the Spirit 
of God, and, having once resisted, it is less 
difficult to do so the second time, less the third, 
and far less the fourth. Then comes the harvest 
to be reaped from the seed of unbelief and 
resistance. Oh what a harvest of sinful indulgences is 
preparing for the sickle!  
   On the other hand, every ray of light 
cherished will yield a harvest of light. Temptation 
once resisted will give power to more firmly 
resist the second time; every new victory gained 
over self will smooth the way for higher and 
nobler triumphs. Every victory is a seed sown to 
eternal life.   
   God destroys no one. The sinner destroys 
himself by his own impenitence.   
   No one need look upon the sin against the 
Holy Ghost as something mysterious and 
indefinable. The sin against the Holy Ghost is the sin of 
persistent refusal to respond to the invitation to 
repent.   
   There is no  hope of the higher life, 
but through the submission of the soul to 
Christ. FLB58  

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY 

Ephesians 4:30: Grieving the Holy Spirit 
Leads to the Unpardonable Sin.   

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2008/20080929-1022.html 

1 Thessalonians 5:19 - Dont Quench The 
Spirit. 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2018/20181123-1900.html 

How To Avoid Quenching the Holy Spirit: 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2014/20141021-2127.html 

Don't Receive God's Grace In Vain!: 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2005/20050525-0659.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Steps to Peace by Billy Graham: 
https://stepstopeace.org/ 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Voice of Prophecy Discover Bible Study 
Guides: 
https://www.voiceofprophecy.com/study/discover 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible 

Panorama of Prophecy with Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: https://www.panoramaofprophecy.com/  

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657