How do we know the work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts is real?
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The reality of the Holy Spirit's work is evident in the tender consciences and desires for close fellowship with God that He cultivates in believers.
The true evidence of the Holy Spirit's work in a believer's heart is the transformation of their desires and conscience. As highlighted in the sermon, the Spirit grants believers a tender conscience and a longing for fellowship with God. This inner change produces genuine affection and devotion, as articulated in Galatians 4:6, where the Spirit of God's Son cries 'Abba, Father' within us. Unlike mere religious activity, this genuine work of the Spirit forms the essence of the believer's relationship with God, resulting in a deep, heartfelt desire to pursue Christ.
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