Are we blaspheming the Holy Spirit?

Some readers may find aspects of this blog uncomfortable or even offensive, and they may wonder if critiquing certain modern practices amounts to committing the unpardonable sin of blaspheming the Holy Spirit.

But this is far from the truth. Ironically, much of what is labeled as “the work of the Holy Spirit” in some modern churches might actually dishonor Him, as it includes actions and teachings that lack biblical support and misattribute false works to the Holy Spirit.

The specific sin of blaspheming the Holy Spirit, as outlined in Matthew 12 and Mark 3, refers to something very different from questioning doctrines or assessing teachings. Jesus’ warning in these passages points to a deliberate rejection and misattribution of the Holy Spirit’s work.

In context, Jesus addressed the Pharisees who, despite witnessing His miracles and authority, attributed His work to demonic powers.

This was a knowing, willful rejection of the Spirit’s testimony to Christ, characterized by hardened unbelief and outright opposition to the truth.

The unpardonable nature of this sin lies in the fixed condition of heart that continually rejects God’s grace and attributes the Spirit’s work to evil. It is not about having doubts, asking questions, or even critiquing certain practices.

True blasphemy of the Holy Spirit reflects a complete indifference to conviction and an unwillingness to accept the Spirit’s work in pointing us to Christ.