Do Not Grieve the Holy Spirit

Do Not Grieve the Holy Spirit Ephesians 4:30

Review and Introductory Remarks…

I. The Identification of Those Addressed by the Words “Do not Grieve the Holy Spirit.” A. They are Christians… B. They are “no longer to walk as unbelievers…” Lesson C. They have “Learned Christ…” D. They are “different all together” vs. 25-29 Lesson:

II. The Surprising and Profound Significance of the Words “Do not grieve the Holy Spirit…” A. The idea of grieving the Holy Spirit is surprising… B. It is “Profound” in light of Who He is… 1. The Third Person of the Blessed Trinity… Lesson: 2. He is the Spirit of Christ… C. He is Grieved by our sinful actions and words…1 Corinthians 3:16-17 D. By Our unholy thoughts and affections…Colossians 3:1-3 E. When we disregard His indwelling presence… F. When we are not led by Him Hebrews 13:21 G. When we are full of self H. When we place our comfort and likes and joys in other things…2 Timothy 4:10

Application and Direction