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The Holy Spirit purifies by consuming sinful habits and transforming a person to be more Christ-like, a process likened to a refiner's fire burning away impurities from gold. This purification is often a painful and difficult process, but it leads to a transformed life with a burning passion for God and others, leading to spiritual growth and renewal.
How the Holy Spirit purifies
Consuming sin: The Holy Spirit removes "dross and foulness" from a person's life, burning away sinful behaviors and thoughts that are offensive to God.
Creating a love for God: The fire of the Spirit ignites an intense, all-consuming love for God that makes sinful actions seem loathsome.
Transforming character: It is a process of sanctification, where the Holy Spirit works to conform a person's character to the image of Christ, helping them to live with godly characteristics like love, peace, and patience.
Challenging through hardship: The purification process can be painful, as it involves resistance to change and the surrendering of old habits. However, this process leads to peace, joy, and a richer fulfillment in the end.
Empowering and renewing: By removing impurities, the Holy Spirit makes individuals into a "vessel unto honor," capable of glorifying God and fulfilling His will. This empowerment also fuels a passion for ministry and a desire to serve the needy.