TSW ~ E.W. King: OUR HUMAN NATURE FIGHTS AGAINST OUR HEARTS

Monday, May 24, 2021

OUR HUMAN NATURE FIGHTS AGAINST OUR HEARTS

by Linzy Bruno

If it weren't a bit a of a challenge to see life through a spiritual lens, we would naturally choose to follow God, but it would have to be rather robotic, like we're programmed and God doesn't want that; that's because faith/relationship is a matter of the heart.

Then, whence He changes our hearts--THEN following Him will begin to feel gradually more natural; gently leading us toward bondservanthood unto HIM.

In direct opposition to academic intelligence, which stems from the soul/ human nature, spiritual intelligence (from the Holy Spirit of GOD) is far more valuable; beneficial in every way, as the Holy Spirit living inside of you will lead into more profound knowledge of yourself and the world and provide divine guidance for your life that no school system could ever teach you. (Too bad we don't consider 'the school of God' equal to ordinary forms of "higher education.")

Thus, through our born-again status; being made right with God, and through our spending time getting to know Him, we are made able to live more deeply and meaningfully, all the while abiding in the joy and the peace of God.

So, even though it may war against your nature to draw closer to Him, don't allow your logical mind to overtake your thinking about God, but rather have patience with yourself. Through prayer and reading the Word, God will slowly sharpen your spiritual senses and you will eventually see yourself changing; not wanting to sin and longing for His Presence. It's not a matter of personal effort, but rather of surrender; cooperation with His Spirit. Determinedly allow God to work in you and you will grow in your spirit and gradually conquer your natural propensity to rebell.

"that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness." (Ephesians 4:22-24)

I have been writing for many years. I really got serious when my 3 kids were still quite young, as they inspired me to write children's fiction. I now have 22 Amazon publications. Also, I've just completed a Bible study course. I am now a certified Bible Counsellor!

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