The Spirit Brings Us Closer to the Lord

2 Corinthians 3-7; 12. Use the Spirit to Come to the Lord

Review 2 Corinthians 3:6. Complete this sentence: "The spirit giveth LIFE."  So, having the Spirit gives us life. But spiritual death, according to Romans 6:23, comes from sin. If we want to have the spirit in our lives we need to be obedient to the Commandments of God and repent for our sins.

Each of the following verses help to teach us how to grow closer to God and have more freedom from Satan.

• 2 Corinthians 4:6-10 - We need to remember that God gave us the gospel light that shines within us. We need to be humble and not take credit for our goodness of our own merit. Even when we are in the midst of adversity, we need to let the light of Christ shine through us.
• 2 Corinthians 4:14-18 - Our earthly trials are nothing compared to the eternal glory that is awaiting the faithful. 
• 2 Corinthians 5:7-10 - We must walk by faith and will be judged according to our good works and conscience.
• 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 - We are spiritually reborn in Christ, who will help us return to our Heavenly Father and be "reconciled" with Him as we live His gospel. We can't do it without Christ's help.
• 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 - We need to fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ and avoid situations and people that will lead us away from our Savior. We need to choose good friends.
• 2 Corinthians 7:1, 9-10 - Cleanse ourselves from "all filthiness of the flesh and spirit." When we make mistakes, let the  sorrow we feel bring us to the desire to repent. It's not enough to just be sorry we were caught doing something wrong. We need to let the Atonement work through us and change us so we have no more desire to do bad.
• 2 Corinthians 12: 9-10 - Christ's grace is sufficient to help us become perfect, despite all of our weaknesses, trials and infirmities. Our trials help to strengthen us.

I would like to share what to me is THE MOST LIFE CHANGING TALK I have ever heard. It is by Brad Wilcox and is called "His Grace Is Sufficient" which ties in perfectly with 2 Corinthians 12: 9-10. I'm not exaggerating at all. I have watched this so many times and each time I am overwhelmed with a deeper understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and all it can do for me if I will allow it. If you've never seen this, please take the time to watch it. You seriously won't be sorry.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLXr9it_pbY