How many times did you ask God for the Holy Ghost?

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Originally Posted by mizpeh

I think there are other things that may hold someone back from receiving the Holy Spirit.

Distractions. You have to have your mind on God...one to one communication with Him to receive anything or for Him to receive your prayers. All the commotion that goes on at the altar can be very distracting. Instead of talking to God, the seeker is listening to those around him.

Doubt. The slightest doubt can hinder a seeker from receiving the Spirit, afterall the we receive the Spirit by faith.

Commitment. There can't be any half heartedness. The seeker has to be seeking for the right reasons.

There may be other reasons.

Oh, undoubtedly there are multitudes of reasons. I'm sure we can make up all kinds of things.

Ok, so now we have:

1) Seeking to sin;
2) Distractions;
3) Doubt;
4) Lack of commitment;

Anyone care to add to this non-biblical list?