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  THAT GOOD THING WHICH WAS COMMITTED UNTO THEE KEEP BY THE HOLY GHOST
  by A.B. Simpson
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Summary: The Holy Spirit gives us the power to resist evil and live a
life of purity, but we must cooperate with Him by standing in holy
vigilance.

Topics: "Spiritual Vigilance", "Holy Spirit"
Scripture References: Psalm 51:10, John 14:26, Romans 8:26, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 5:16, Ephesians 4:30, Philippians 4:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, 2 Timothy 1:14, 1 John 1:9

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A.B. Simpson emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit in maintaining
purity and victory in our hearts. He explains that the Holy Spirit helps
us to expel evil thoughts and suggestions when we call upon Him in faith
and prayer. However, if we consent to evil, the Holy Spirit will not
intervene, highlighting the importance of our vigilance and willingness
to resist temptation. Simpson encourages believers to hold fast to what
is good and to rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength in
their spiritual journey. He concludes with a prayer for the Holy Spirit
to fill us completely, leaving no room for sin.

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God gives to us a power within which will hold our hearts in victory and
purity. That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy
Ghost which dwelleth in us. It is the Holy Spirit; and when any thought
or suggestion of evil arises in our hearts, the quick conscience can
instantly call upon the Holy Spirit to drive it out, and He will expel
it at the command of faith or prayer and keep us as pure as we are
willing to be kept. But when the will surrenders and consents to evil,
the Holy Spirit will not expel it.

God, then, requires us to stand in holy vigilance, and He will do
exceeding abundantly for us as we hold fast that which is good.

He will also be in us a spirit of vigilance, showing us the evil and
enabling us to detect it and to bring it to Him for expulsion and
destruction. O Spirit of Jesus, fill us until we shall have room only
for Thee. Oh, come as the heart-searching fire, Oh, come as the sin-
cleansing flood; Consume us with holy desire, And fill with the fullness
of God.

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