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Romans 8:26-27
God's Spirit imparts wisdom and understanding. It teaches His way of life, comforts, and helps us. Even when we cannot express ourselves in our prayers, the Spirit aids us in making our requests before God.
Martin G. Collins
The Holy Spirit
Romans 8:26-27
Self-control is the manifestation of God's work in man through the Holy Spirit. Paul elaborated in His teaching on self-control that Christian self-control results from the Holy Spirit's indwelling (Romans 8:1-4). It is the Spirit-controlled mind that is strengthened with power (Ephesians 3:16; 5:18) to control rebellious desires and to resist the allurements of tempting pleasures.
Martin G. Collins
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What Does Romans 8:26 Mean?
God's Spirit works within believers, imparting wisdom and understanding while teaching His way of life. It comforts and helps in times of weakness. Even when words fail and one cannot adequately express requests in prayer, the Spirit aids in bringing petitions before God. This same Spirit indwells the Christian, strengthening the mind with power to control rebellious desires and resist tempting pleasures, producing self-control as the manifestation of God's work in man.