Most believers don't know what it feels like to be controlled by Christ Who lives in them. When it is the Holy Spirit speaking we know it, it is far different from when we are concocting our own answers and conversation.
Those who are used to hearing the promptings of the Holy Spirit know what it feels like, the strong sense of driveness to say or do something. The results are not very important, it is personal obedience that takes center stage.
When someone reacts badly to our warning or teaching, it doesn't change our resolve, intimidate us or make us feel guilty, because it is the Holy Spirit handling things, not us.
Those who have figure out effective ways to their deliveries, are trusting in their own ingenuity and flesh rather than the Holy Spirit. When the Holy Spirit speaks it is spontaneous, no need to figure anything out. The reaction of the hearer is irrelevant, obedience is paramount.
God tells us often in His Word that we are to obey the Holy Spirit, even that the people hearing will not listen or heed our warnings or teachings, but we are to speak anyway.
Ezekiel 2-3
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
The Prophet’s Call
"12 Then He said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet that I may speak with you!”
2 As He spoke to me the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet; and I heard Him speaking to me.
3 Then He said to me, “Son of man, I am sending you to the sons of Israel, to a rebellious people who have rebelled against Me; they and their fathers have transgressed against Me to this very day.
4 I am sending you to them who are stubborn and obstinate children, and you shall say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God.’
5 As for them, whether they listen or not—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them.
6 And you, son of man, neither fear them nor fear their words, though thistles and thorns are with you and you sit on scorpions; neither fear their words nor be dismayed at their presence, for they are a rebellious house.
7 But you shall speak My words to them whether they listen or not, for they are rebellious."
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