How do we know the conviction is from the Holy Spirit?

To discern if the conviction is from the Holy Spirit, one must consider where this conviction leads. The apostle Paul in Galatians 6:14 emphasizes that believers glory only in the cross of Christ. Genuine conviction will result in an acknowledgment of one's need for Christ and a turning away from self-righteousness. If the outcome of the conviction draws an individual to rest solely in Christ as their great high priest and holds fast to His merits rather than personal efforts, it is evidence of Holy Spirit work. The Spirit’s role is to reveal sin, lead individuals to repentance, and ultimately point them to Christ for all sufficiency.