John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name. 13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
[Patriarchs And Prophets pp 460] The heart must be renewed by divine grace, or it will be in vain to seek for purity of life. He who attempts to build up a noble, virtuous character independent of the grace of Christ is building his house upon the shifting sand. In the fierce storms of temptation, it will surely be overthrown.
We now move to the work that The Holy Spirit does in the sealing process, which persons cannot do for themselves. The law of God was originally imprinted in the minds of Adam and Eve, but after man sinned it became severely blurred and distorted, so that we cannot of ourselves, discern clearly between right and wrong, without God enabling us to do so.
Thus, the work of The Holy Spirit in our hearts is to renew the image of God in us by writing His law into our consciences. The frontal lobes of the human brain deal with judgement, discretion and decision, and therefore, the Holy Spirit seals God’s law in our consciences, so that we would have an intelligent understanding of God’s will.
2nd Peter 1:3 According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue. 4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!