Why bring a message entitled ‘GOOD GRIEF’ on Pentecost Sunday? Listen to Pastor Stuart McAlpine as he presents a sermon on Good Grief precisely because the Holy Spirit is a Person and not just an atmosphere or a presence, as a Person, He can be grieved (as well as resisted or insulted).
Upon the wicked He will rain snares;Fire and brimstone and burning wind will be the portion of their cup.
James conveys the idea that only when we submit to God will the devil "flee from you" as we are then committed to God ...
For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy...