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The Holy Spirit comes to dwell within believers, renewing them and directing their hearts towards a greater love for God.

The renewal of the heart by the Holy Spirit

Psalm 51:10; Ezekiel 36:26 See also Psalm 51:12-17; Isaiah 57:15; Jeremiah 24:7; Ezekiel 18:31

The heart as the residence of the Holy Spirit

Romans 8:9 See also John 7:37-39; Romans 5:5; 2 Corinthians 1:22; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 3:16-17; Colossians 1:27

The heart bears the fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:22-23

Love for God

Mark 12:30 pp Matthew 22:37 pp Luke 10:27 See also Exodus 25:2; Deuteronomy 6:5; Deuteronomy 11:13; Deuteronomy 30:6; 1 Kings 15:14

Faithfulness to God

Psalm 44:18 See also 1 Kings 2:4; 1 Chronicles 29:18; Nehemiah 9:8; Acts 11:23

Other results of the Holy Spirit's indwelling of the heart

Heartfelt worship of God

Colossians 3:16 See also 1 Samuel 2:1; 2 Chronicles 11:16; 2 C 31; Job 11:13; Psalm 9:1; Psalm 33:21; Psalm 86:12; Psalm 138:1; Romans 15:6; Ephesians 5:18-19; Philippians 3:3

Heartfelt prayer to God

Psalm 119:145 See also Genesis 24:45; 1 Samuel 1:13; 1 Chronicles 22:19; Psalm 21:2; Psalm 27:8; Psalm 63:1; Psalm 84:2; Romans 8:26-27

Wholehearted obedience to God

Psalm 119:34 See also Deuteronomy 26:16; Deuteronomy 30:14-17; Deuteronomy 32:46; 1 Kings 14:8; 2 Kings 23:3,25; Nehemiah 2:12; Psalm 40:8; Psalm 119:2,69,112; Romans 6:17

Wholehearted trust in God

Proverbs 3:5-6 See also Psalm 62:8; Mark 11:23; Luke 24:25; Hebrews 10:22

Wholehearted service for God

Romans 1:9 See also Deuteronomy 10:12; Joshua 22:5; 1 Samuel 12:20,24

See also

3233  Holy Spirit & sanctification
3254  Holy Spirit, fruit of
3278  Holy Spirit, indwelling
4018  life, spiritual
6658  freedom
7336  circumcision, spiritual
7966  spiritual gifts
8251  faithfulness to God
8297  love for God
8453  obedience
8602  prayer
8632  adoration