Why is it important for ministers to depend on the Holy Spirit?
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Ministers must depend on the Holy Spirit for their sufficiency and effectiveness in leading the church.
The reliance on the Holy Spirit is crucial for ministers, as highlighted in Ezekiel 2:2, where God empowers His servant to speak. Paul's acknowledgment that 'our sufficiency is from God' (2 Corinthians 3:5) indicates that ministers are not competent in their own strength but must depend entirely on the Spirit's guidance and wisdom. This dependence is essential for delivering messages that truly edify the body of Christ. Without the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, pastors cannot fulfill their calling to lead and nourish God's people effectively. It reminds ministers that they do not stand in their own abilities but by the grace and power of God.
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