If we think of the Holy Spirit only as an impersonal power…
“If we think of the Holy Spirit only as an impersonal power or influence, then our thought will constantly be, how can I get hold of and use the Holy Spirit; but if we think of Him in the biblical way as a divine Person, infinitely wise, infinitely holy, infinitely tender, then our thought will constantly be, 'How can the Holy Spirit get hold of and use me?'”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Viewing the Holy Spirit as a person shifts focus from using to being used.
In simple terms: Seeing the Holy Spirit as a person changes our mindset.
Key Takeaway
Seek relationship, not control.
Themes
faith
spirituality
humility
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- church community
- personal growth
- decision making
Key Concepts
theology
personal relationship
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personhood affect your spiritual practice?
- What changes when you feel used rather than using?
A Different Perspective
Some may find personified language abstract or doctrinally limiting.