Grieving the Holy Spirit

Somehow, over the years, the Holy Spirit has been misrepresented as some sort of presence or feeling that we have. However, the Holy Spirit is in fact a person. If we do not view Him as a person then we will never establish a relationship with Him. This is crucial for understanding that the Holy Spirit was sent to be our helper, He wants to be our intimate friend, and that He is God. Once we understand this and have the Holy Spirit dwelling within us then it is important to know what grieves Him. What makes Him sad or sorrowful? What causes Him pain and distress? Grieving the Holy Spirit is not something that we want to continue to do and we should be aware of when it is happening.