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Not understood by the natural man

^{1 Cor 2:14}

^{the mane who isnt a Christian cant understand}

Actions of the

^{Isa 30:21}	^{you will hear a Voice behind you say, No,}
^{Ezek 36:27}	^{put my Spirit within you so that you will obey}
^{Mark 13:11}	^{you will not be speaking, but the Holy Spirit}
^{Luke 2:26}	^{For the Holy Spirit had Rvealed to him}
^{John 14:26}	^{the Holy Spirithe will teach you much,}
^{John 16:14}	^{He shall praise me and bring me great honor}
^{1 Cor 2:10}	^{because God has sent his Spirit to tell us,}
^{1 Cor 12:8}	^{this is his gift from the same Spirit.}

HOLY SPIRIT, GIFTS OF

Examples of

^{1 Cor 12:28}	^{a list of some parts he has placed in his church,}
^{1 Cor 13:1}	^{the gift of being able to speak in other languages}

HOLY SPIRIT SYMBOLS OF

Wind

^{Ezek 37:9}	^{Come from the four winds, O Spirit,}
^{John 3:8}	^{can hear the wind but cant tell where it comes from}

Rain and dew

^{Ezek 34:26}	^{there shall be showers, showers of blessing,}
^{Hos 10:12}	^{he may come and shower salvation upon you.}
^{Hos 14:5}	^{I will refresh Israel like the dew from heaven;}

A dove

^{Matt 3:16}

^{Spirit of God coming down in the form of a dove.}

A voice

^{1 Kgs 19:12}	^{there was the sound of a gentle whisper.}
^{Isa 30:21}	^{you will hear a Voice behind you say,}
^{Heb 3:7-8}	^{be careful to hear his Voice today}

A seal

^{2 Cor 1:22}	^{He has put his brand upon ushis mark}
^{Eph 1:13}	^{marked as belonging to Christ by the Holy Spirit,}
^{Eph 4:30}	^{he is the one who marks you to be present}

Tongues of fire

^{Acts 2:3}

^{what looked like flames or tongues of fire}

HONESTY

Examples of

^{Gen 43:12}	^{pay back what was in the mouths of your sacks,}
^{2 Kgs 12:15}	^{superintendents, for they were honest and faithful}
^{2 Kgs 22:7}	^{expenditures, for they were honest men.)}
^{Neh 13:13}	^{These men had an excellent reputation,}

Laws concerning

^{Lev 19:35-36}	^{Use accurate measurementslengths, weights}
^{Deut 16:19}	^{never accept bribes. For bribes blind the eyes}
^{Deut 25:13-15}	^{must use accurate scales and honest measurements,}

Exhortations to

^{Prov 11:1}	^{Lord hates cheating and delights in honesty.}
^{Prov 12:22}	^{delights in those who keep their promises,}
^{Prov 16:11}	^{Lord demands fairness in every business deal.}
^{Prov 20:10}	^{The Lord despises every kind of cheating.}
^{Ezek 45:10}	^{You must use honest scales, honest bushels,}
^{Luke 3:13}	^{Make sure you collect no more taxes}

HONOR

Due to God

^{Psa 29:2}	^{Praise him for his majestic glory,}
^{1 Tim 1:17}	^{Glory and honor to God forever and ever.}
^{Rev 4:11}	^{you are worthy to receive the glory and honor}

Given by God

^{Prov 8:18}	^{honor, justice and righteousness are mine to distribute.}
^{Dan 5:18}	^{a kingdom and majesty and glory and honor.}
^{John 12:26}	^{follow me, the Father will honor them.}

Due to parents

^{Exod 20:12}	^{Honor your father and mother,}
^{Deut 5:16}	^{Honor your father and mother}
^{Matt 15:4}	^{Honor your father and mother;}
^{Eph 6:2}	^{Honor your father and mother.}

To the aged

^{Lev 19:32}	^{give due honor and respect to the elderly,}
^{1 Tim 5:1}	^{Never speak sharply to an older man,}

To the government

^{1 Pet 2:17}

^{Fear God and honor the government.}

HOPE
, see
Faith

Examples of, good

^{Psa 22:9-11}	^{I have depended upon you since birth;}
^{Lam 3:26}	^{It is good both to hope and wait quietly}
^{Joel 3:16}	^{He is their Refuge and Strength.}
^{Rom 15:13}	^{God who gives you hope will keep you}

Of the wicked

^{Job 8:11-13}	^{those who forget God have no hope.}
^{Job 11:20}	^{to escape; their only hope is death.}
^{Job 27:8}	^{But what hope has the godless}
^{Eph 2:12}	^{You were lost, without God, without hope.}

Exhortations to

^{Psa 31:24}	^{Take courage if you are depending on the Lord.}
^{Psa 43:5}	^{trust in God! I shall again praise him}
^{Psa 130:7}	^{O Israel, hope in the Lord; for he is loving}

Comfort of

^{Job 11:18}	^{You will have courage because you will have hope.}
^{Psa 146:5}	^{whose hope is in the Lord his God}
^{Prov 10:28}	^{The hope of good men is eternal happiness;}
^{Jer 17:7}	^{has made the Lord his hope and confidence.}
^{Rom 12:12}	^{Be glad for all God is planning for you.}

Effects of

^{Rom 5:5}	^{we feel this warm love everywhere within us}
^{Rom 8:24}	^{We are saved by trusting.}
^{1 Cor 13:7}	^{You will always believe in him,}
^{1 Joh 3:3}	^{will try to stay pure because Christ is pure.}

A gift of God

^{Eph 2:8}	^{trusting is not of yourselves; it too is a gift}
^{2 Thes 2:16}	^{given us everlasting comfort and hope}

HOSPITALITY

Examples of

^{Gen 18:5}	^{Do stay awhile before continuing your journey.}
^{Gen 19:2}	^{come to my home as my guests for the night;}
^{Gen 24:31}	^{Come and stay with us, friend; why stand here}
^{Exod 2:20}	^{Invite him home for supper.}
^{1 Sam 9:22}	^{placed them at the head of the table,}
^{2 Sam 6:19}	^{gave a present to everyonemen and women}
^{Luke 5:29}	^{Levi held a reception in his home with Jesus}
^{Luke 19:6}	^{took Jesus to his house in great excitement}

Laws concerning

^{Exod 22:21}	^{You must not oppress a stranger in any way;}
^{Lev 19:10}	^{Leave them for the poor and for those traveling}
^{Deut 10:18}	^{He loves foreigners and gives them food and clothing.}
^{Deut 27:19}	^{Cursed is he who is unjust to the foreigner,}

Christs teaching concerning

^{Matt 22:9}	^{to the street corners and invite everyone you see.}
^{Luke 14:12}	^{For they will return the invitation.}

Apostles teaching concerning

^{Rom 16:2}	^{Help her in every way you can,}
^{1 Tim 3:2}	^{He must enjoy having guests in his home,}
^{1 Tim 5:10}	^{Has she been kind to strangers as well}
^{Titus 1:8}	^{They must enjoy having guests in their homes}
^{Heb 13:2}	^{Dont forget to be kind to strangers,}
^{1 Pet 4:9}	^{share your home with those who need a meal}
^{3 Joh 1:6}	^{send them on their way with a generous gift.}

Rewarded, examples

^{Josh 6:17}	^{Kill everyone except Rahab the prostitute}
^{Josh 6:22}	^{rescue the prostitute and everyone with her.}
^{1 Kgs 17:15}	^{her son continued to eat from her supply}

HUMILITY
, see
Modesty

Examples of

^{Gen 41:16}	^{I cant do it by myself, Joseph replied,}
^{1 Sam 24:14}	^{one who is as worthless as a dead dog}
^{1 Kgs 21:29}	^{see how Ahab has humbled himself}
^{2 Chr 34:27}	^{you are sorry and have humbled yourself}
^{Isa 6:5}	^{I am a foul-mouthed sinner,}
^{Mark 1:7}	^{Someone is coming soon who is far greater than I}
^{Rom 1:11-12}	^{you but to be encouraged by yours:}

Commanded

^{Mic 6:8}	^{to walk humbly with your God.}
^{Matt 20:26}	^{a leader among you must be your servant.}
^{Mark 9:35}	^{those wanting to be the greatest must be the least}
^{Eph 4:2}	^{Be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other}
^{Phil 2:3}	^{Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself}
^{Jas 4:10}	^{you realize your worthlessness before the Lord,}

Exhortations to

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