Spiritual knowledge is that view of divine truth which arises from the illumination of the Holy Spirit. With this divine illumination comes:
A lively exercise of faith, not merely in the way of assenting to the truth but confiding in the promises.
A holy susceptibility of heart, so that every thought of Christ may be a warm emotion of love and delight.
Godly fear, a profound veneration, yes, adoration of the divine majesty.
Deep humility, not only a feeling of littleness and weakness and ignorance, but of unworthiness and ill desert, together with contrition of spirit, a godly sorrow that works repentance.
A devotional spirit, a constant breathing after God, the living God.
Fervent spontaneous prayers in the midst of business and company.
Good-will to all men, and brotherly love.
Tender compassion for the afflicted.
Inward peace, peace with God, peace of conscience, tranquility of mind, a peaceable temper.
Courage in opposing spiritual foes, and in aggressive assaults on the kingdom of darkness.
A spirit of wise enterprise in doing good; promptitude in seizing on opportunities of being useful.
Constancy and perseverance in well-doing bringing forth much fruit and continuing to bear fruit even in old age.
Assurance of pardon and acceptance, with a good hope, entering into that within the veil.
Patience under suffering, and the salutary benefits of sanctified affliction.
A grateful temper, ever disposed to give thanks, and to praise the Father of lights, from whom comes down every good and perfect gift.
Contentment with an obscure and humble condition in the world, without envy of the rich and great.
Let these things be in me and abound, and I ask no more.
[Archibald Alexander]
Psalm 37:4 ... Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
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