Do Not Quench Him

God will not hear the prayers of disobedient believers.

Those who say they are born again but walk in continual rebellion to the commands of God will be disciplined.

1 Thessalonians 5:18-19 "…18 Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not extinguish the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt,…"

Hebrews 12:6 "…5 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, or lose heart when He rebukes you. 6 For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises everyone He receives as a son.” 7 Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?…"

One is not in obedience simply by saying they like the principles of God. One must actually be practicing what they say, this is what proves a person's words to be true.

James 2:17-19 "…17 So too, faith by itself, if it is not complemented by action, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. 19 You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons know that—and shudder.…"

Far too many people in our culture think just speaking something makes it truth, they fail to understand that speaking and not obeying is the same as lying.

When someone says things just to get others to accept them, they are manipulating with lies to keep someone else happy. Its never a good idea to pretend in this way as though God can't see what they are doing. God sees these lies, He sees the deception and the disobedience, nothing escapes God's notice.

Hebrews 4:12-14 "12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. 14 Therefore, since we have such a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.…"