Thread by @h56jh5

#SaturdayMorning #SaturdayThoughts "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His #Mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the #HolySpirit; Which He shed on us abundantly through #Jesus #Christ our #Savior; ..

That being justified by His #Grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.--Titus 3:5-7
To teach that the filling with the #HolySpirit is given to the #Christian to provide "power for service" is to teach truth, but not the whole #Truth. ..

Power for service is but one effect of the experience, and I do not hesitate to say that it is the least of several effects. It is least for the very reason that it touches service, presumably service to mankind; and contrary to the popular belief, ..

"to serve this present age" IS NOT the #Christian's first duty nor the chief end of man.
The primary work of the #HolySpirit IS TO RESTORE the lost soul to intimate fellowship with God through the washing of regeneration. God wants worshipers before workers; ..

indeed the only acceptable workers are those who have learned the lost art of worship. It is inconceivable that a sovereign and holy God should be so hard up for workers that He would press into service anyone who had been empowered regardless of his moral qualifications. ..

The very stones would praise Him if the need arose and a thousand legions of angels would leap to do His will.
Gifts and power for service the #HolySpirit surely desires to impart; but holiness and spiritual worship come first. That Incredible #Christian, 36-37. (#Tozer)