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 lust of the eyes is one of the three major temptations mentioned in 1 John 2:16, which states: " For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world ." (NKJV) The lust of the eyes refers to the sinful desire to possess things that we see, leading to covetousness, greed, and disobedience to God. This temptation has led many people in the Bible to fall into sin. Below are key examples from Scripture, along with their consequences and lessons we can learn. 1. Eve in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:6) Temptation through Sight Eve’s fall into sin began with what she saw: " When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. " (Genesis 3:6, NKJV) The fruit looked good to her eyes, leading her to desire something that...