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The concept of the Holy Spirit filling a building is primarily addressed through the metaphor of the human body as a spiritual structure. Rather than focusing on physical architecture, the emphasis is placed on individuals becoming fit temples for the indwelling of the Divine. This process involves a deliberate effort to separate from sinful habits and grow into the full spiritual stature of Christ (HS 134.6). When a person is thus prepared, they are considered a temple of the Holy Spirit, which represents the presence of Christ Himself (13MR 313.3). In a symbolic sense, the presence of the Holy Spirit is also associated with the qualifications for entering heavenly spaces. In visionary descriptions, a sentinel may be seen at the door of an important building, inquiring whether those seeking entrance have received the Holy Spirit (21MR 231.1).

This suggests that the Spirit is the "measuring line" for admission into the presence of God, where the size of one's character in Christ is the only relevant metric for entry (21MR 231.1). Furthermore, the Holy Spirit's influence is described as a power that fills the hearts of believers within the church, rather than just the physical space they occupy. When the Spirit was poured out after Christ's ascension, it reached every heart with a fullness that enabled the disciples to work for the salvation of others (2MR 11.2). This divine influence is intended to encircle the entire earth like an atmosphere of grace, working on human hearts to reveal the things of God (9T 40.2).

Ultimately, the "filling" of a space by the Holy Spirit is most evident in the transformation of the human mind and heart. When the Spirit is present, it can change even those who seem most hopeless, purifying the heart and allowing the righteousness of Christ to illuminate the inner "chambers" of the soul (SWk 64.2). This internal filling results in a life of service and humility, where the worker is anointed for their mission and granted divine aid to succeed in saving souls (DA 436.3).

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