Question

Name three specific unholy actions that have an adverse effect on cultivating a close, effective relationship with the Holy Spirit. Name three specific actions that would help to cultivate a close relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Answer 1

Name 3 specific unholy actions:
1- Bitterness
2- Wrath
3- Anger
Name 3 helping actions
1- Pray
2- Rejoice 
3- Be Thankful

Answer 2

Answer:    Unholy actions - pride, anger, greed

                 Holy actions      - love, mercy, compassion

Explanation:  The Holy Spirit, according to the doctrine and teaching of the Church, is the Third Person of the Holy Trinity. According to the Bible, that is, the New Testament, Jesus Christ himself, speaking of the Holy Spirit and the Holy Trinity, said that all sin toward the Father or Son would be forgiven, while sin toward the Holy Spirit would lead to ruin. The reason for this, according to the interpretation of Holy Fathers of the Church, is that the Holy Spirit is the Emperor of Heaven and a witness of truth, that is, one who bears witness to the all mighty, omnipresent God. The apostle Paul said that we do not know to whom we are praying, referring to the invisible omnipresent God, this is the Holy Spirit praying for us.

It is really important to exalt virtues within ourselves, trying not to grieve the Holy Spirit. These virtues are love, mercy, sacrifice, joy, compassion, hospitality. What drives us away from the Holy Spirit are anger, greed, adultery, idolatry, and above all pride.