Receiving Gods Best (Season 1・Module 2・Lesson 3) Philip Edwards consider principles 4,5 & 6. Firstly, “friendship with the Holy Spirit” - what kind of person he is and how we are to befriend him. Then, “hearing and obeying God’s voice” - something that must be learnt and cultivated with care. Finally, the importance of considering “what we hear” and “who we listen to” separating God’s voice from all other voices.