The Holy Spirit is also the Spirit of Truth

March 24, 2013 - 1 Timothy 4:1-2

4:1		聖 靈 明 說 、 在 後 來 的 時 候 、 必 有 人 離 棄 真 道 、 聽 從 那 引 誘 人 的 邪 靈 、 和 鬼 魔 的 道 理 。
4:2		這 是 因 為 說 謊 之 人 的 假 冒 ． 這 等 人 的 良 心 、 如 同 被 熱 鐵 烙 慣 了 一 般 。

 ¹ The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. ² Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.

The Holy Spirit is also called the Spirit of Truth. The Spirit comes to sanctify us so that believers can be like Jesus Christ in His holiness, compassion, righteousness, and justice, etc. The Spirit at the same time also leads us into truth, illuminates our darkened mind or understanding so that we really know that Jesus is God, and helps believers to exalt Jesus and follow Him. The Scriptures teach about deception, the self-deception that comes from human's sinfulness, and the deception that comes from deceiving spirits and demons, and hypocritical liars. Believers need to rely on the Word of God, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and the church as a spiritual community to discern teachings and "truths" as advocated by the world. 

My dear Holy Spirit, You are the Spirit of the living God and also the Spirit of Christ. You promise to indwell in me to help me grow and discern the truth from You. I admit that without the Word of God, I have no other standard to discern the truth and the lies from demons and the world. At the same time, I know that without Your illumination, I still have my prejudice and misconception in understanding the words of God. I pray that I adhere myself close to You Spirit so that You can teach me to understand the Truth from You, and also have the courage and faith to follow You without fear. Please manifest Your Presence and Power in me and my family as we serve and follow You today.