Keep your servant also from wilful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression. (Psalm 19:13 NIVUK)
This is the essence of a key conviction to be held onto by Christians - a healthy one. The possibility of avoiding wilful sin. This is one of the aspects of a full, sanctified life that the Holy Spirit would help us with.
The great Wesleyan doctrine of 'entire Sanctification' is founded in this reality. God does not 'take over' us by His Holy Spirit. As people indwelt by the Holy Spirit, Christians still have to make choices. The Holy Spirit desires to strengthen and empower us, as well as lead us in, the way of Jesus Christ.
The more we choose to conform to what is right and to resist sin, the more sensitive we will be to the Holy Spirit's leading. Conversely, the more we allow sin to dominate us, then the less sensitive and aware we become of God's leading and presence.
Take a step forward towards holiness and sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit today. Repent and avoid repeating a flagrant sin that is there in your life right now: that is a good place to start.
