 Don't stifle the Holy Spirit out of ignorance, jealousy of anointed ministry, or even out of rebellion. Many speak against the Holy Spirit's power, criticizing it and rejecting it simply because they can't see beyond their own personal discomfort or poor interpretations of Scripture. Many despise prophecies, scoff at miracles, mock true deliverance, and even convince themselves that many beautiful expressions of the Holy Spirit's power are fake or even worse demonic. Because of this, sometimes well-intentioned but always misguided people stifle the work of the Holy Spirit and miss what God is doing upon the earth. Don't stifle the Holy Spirit. Get over yourself and surrender to Him.