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How does God change the desires of a believer?

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God gives believers new desires and affections through the Holy Spirit, altering their hearts to seek Him.

God changes the desires of a believer by renewing their heart and mind in Christ. The scripture teaches that when one is regenerated by the Holy Spirit, they receive a new heart that longs for righteousness and the things of God. For instance, the Proverbs 11:23 states that 'the desire of the righteous is only good,' revealing that true spiritual transformation results in a desire for good and holy things. Theologians often refer to this as the 'new affections' granted to the elect, a change that stands in stark contrast to their former desires governed by sin. Philippians 2:13 also affirms this by stating, 'For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure,' highlighting that it is God's grace that cultivates these righteous desires within believers.
Scripture References: Philippians 2:13, Proverbs 11:23

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