That Good Thing Which Was Committed Unto Thee Keep by the Holy Ghost
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.
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.
Sermon Outline
- The Power of the Holy Spirit points: - The Holy Spirit dwells within us - The Holy Spirit can expel evil thoughts - The Holy Spirit requires our cooperation
- The Importance of Vigilance points: - We must stand in holy vigilance - The Holy Spirit will do exceeding abundantly for us - The Holy Spirit will guide us in detecting evil
Key Quotes
“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.” — A.B. Simpson
“O Spirit of Jesus, fill us until we shall have room only for Thee.” — A.B. Simpson
“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.” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- We must be willing to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in order to live a life of purity.
- Standing in holy vigilance is essential for resisting evil and detecting its presence in our lives.
- The Holy Spirit will do exceeding abundantly for us if we hold fast to what is good.