The Holy Spirit is not merely a mystical presence but the very breath, wisdom, and power of God working in and through believers. Isaiah 11:2 offers one of the clearest biblical outlines of the Holy Spirit's attributes, describing seven distinct manifestations—often called the seven powers or spirits of the Holy Spirit. These powers were fully embodied in Jesus Christ and are given to believers to live godly and victorious lives. Isaiah 11:2 (KJV) " And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. " Let’s look at each power in detail: 1. The Spirit of the Lord This is the foundational presence of the Holy Spirit—the sovereign power of God that rests upon a person for divine assignment. It represents God’s anointing, approval, and presence. ...
The Bible gives a comprehensive and often sobering description of the characteristics of a wicked person. These traits are spiritual, moral, and behavioral, showing a life that resists God’s ways and harms others. Below is a structured explanation based on Scripture:
1. Rejects God and His Word
A wicked person does not revere or acknowledge God, choosing rebellion over obedience.
● Psalm 10:4 – “In his pride, the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.”
● Proverbs 1:7 – “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Traits:
● Proud and self-sufficient
● Disregards Scripture
● Refuses to repent
2. Speaks Lies and Deceit
Wicked people often manipulate truth, destroy reputations, and use words to harm.
● Psalm 52:2–3 – “Your tongue plots destruction; it is like a sharpened razor, you who practice deceit. You love evil rather than good, falsehood rather than speaking the truth.”
● Proverbs 6:16–17 – “The Lord hates… a lying tongue.”
Traits:
● Lying and slander
● Gossip and backbiting
● Misleading others
3. Plots of Evil and Destruction
Wicked people devise schemes that harm others or serve selfish ambitions.
● Proverbs 6:18 – “…a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil.”
● Micah 2:1 – “Woe to those who plan iniquity, to those who plot evil on their beds!”
Traits:
● Strategic in wrongdoing
● Driven by greed or power
● Enjoys bringing others down
4. Oppresses the Innocent and the Poor
A wicked person often abuses power and takes advantage of the vulnerable.
● Proverbs 28:15 – “Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.”
● Isaiah 10:1–2 – “Woe to those who make unjust laws… to deprive the poor of their rights.”
Traits:
● Exploits others
● Lacks compassion
● Justifies cruelty
5. Has No Fear of God
Fear of the Lord leads to wisdom, but the wicked are driven by pride and independence.
● Romans 3:18 – “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”
● Psalm 36:1 – “An oracle is within my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes.”
Traits:
● Disregards consequences
● Rejects accountability
● Lives as though God does not exist
6. Sows Discord and Division
Rather than promoting peace and unity, wicked individuals stir up strife.
● Proverbs 6:19 – “…a person who stirs up conflict in the community.”
● Titus 3:10 – “Warn a divisive person once… then have nothing to do with them.”
Traits:
● Spreads rumors
● Causes division in families, churches, or communities
● Enjoys conflict
7. Pursues Ungodly Pleasures
They prioritize fleshly desires over godliness and spiritual discipline.
● Galatians 5:19–21 – “The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity… drunkenness, orgies, and the like.”
● Romans 1:28–31 – Describes people filled with all kinds of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity.
Traits:
● Lacks self-control
● Loves sin more than righteousness
● Refuses correction
8. Hates Righteousness and the Righteous
The wicked resist godly people because light exposes darkness.
● Proverbs 29:27 – “The wicked detest the upright.”
● John 3:20 – “Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed.”
Traits:
● Persecutes believers
● Mocks truth and holiness
● Justifies sin
9. Boasts and Exalts Self
Wicked individuals love attention, honor, and elevating themselves above others.
● Psalm 94:4 – “They pour out arrogant words; all the evildoers are full of boasting.”
● James 4:6 – “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”
Traits:
● Self-important
● Arrogant
● Entitled
10. Unrepentant and Hard-Hearted
The wicked continue in sin, even when warned or disciplined.
● Proverbs 29:1 – “Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.”
● Jeremiah 18:12 – “But they will reply, ‘It’s no use. We will continue with our own plans; we will all follow the stubbornness of our evil hearts.’”
Traits:
● Hardened conscience
● Resistant to change
● Loves sin more than God
Final Judgment for the Wicked
The Bible consistently affirms that the wicked face God’s judgment if they do not repent.
● Psalm 1:4–6 – “Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away… the way of the wicked leads to destruction.”
● Matthew 13:41–42 – “They will throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
The characteristics of a wicked person in the Bible are not just about immoral actions but reflect a deeper rejection of God's rule. These individuals harm others, ignore correction, and resist the truth. Yet, God's mercy offers hope. If a wicked person repents, they can be transformed.
Ezekiel 18:21 – “But if a wicked person turns away from all the sins they have committed and keeps all my decrees… that person will surely live; they will not die.”
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