Yes, 53850 I will comment:

You said:


If, however, I fall into a pattern of sin and rebellion (thereby not being renewed) the Spirit's witness to me becomes undiscernable.

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I think that if we fall into a pattern of rebellion, then we are not confessing our sins so that He can forgive them.

As it says in these passages:

"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness"

Therefore, if we fall into a pattern of rebellion, we don't ask for forgiveness.

Also, this passage:

"Today if you hear His voice, do not rebel as you did in the desert... I swore in my wrath, they would never enter my rest."

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So, I agree, and there is some scriptural basis.