We recognize our spiritual neediness through the conviction of the Holy Spirit, revealing our helplessness and thirst for righteousness.
Understanding our spiritual need comes not from self-assessment but through the work of the Holy Spirit. As the law serves as our schoolmaster, it brings us to a clear realization of our fallen state and failure to fulfill God's commandments perfectly. Romans 3:23 states that 'all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.' This truth underlies the human condition, where we find ourselves utterly devoid of righteousness and unable to earn favor with God. The sensation of spiritual thirst and emptiness is a crucial characteristic of those who have been awakened by grace, prompting them to seek the living waters offered in the gospel. As one is brought to feel their guilt and need, the invitation to come to Christ resonates deeply within them, affirming their spiritual condition and desperation for divine help.
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