Can it be true that our carnal natures are filled with emotions, with sensations, with selfish-energy? Having emotions is part of our nature- we are born with this and truly it's an integral part of our being, however as with most of our being- it has been corrupted. Emotions can rule our existence. Many people live by their emotions. What we are feeling on any particular day is our focus. Our corrupted emotional nature is most assuredly used to keep us from a spiritual walk. If we use our feelings- our emotions, to gauge our walk with Christ we are in for a very, very bumpy ride. If sensations are what we need- we are living for our flesh, not our spirit. This is truth.
Remember this-- Php_4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
We aren't to think on suppositions, on fantasies not based in any sort of reality. We aren't to think on things that are untrue, on lies. We aren't to think on things that are unjust or impure. How much of our time is spent on all those things, thinking of them? We truly NEED to comprehend the word of our LORD. There is a reason for this instruction. People get so caught up in things that aren't real, things that provoke our emotions igniting sensations that are not of God. We are overwhelmed with living in fantasy and not reality. We prefer fantasy to reality because reality is so horrific when you have no faith in Jesus Christ and His message. Our world is consumed by lies, liars, fantasy, emotion, the sensational- we move from one sensation to the next. We truly need to recognize how caught up on our emotions we can be.
Some may be thinking that there are those who do not let their emotions rule them. A lot of men are known simply for being unable to express their emotions. Does not being able to express them mean they don't have them? Men have been notoriously ridiculed for showing undue emotion, men aren't supposed to cry etc. Yet emotions aren't all about crying, they can be about anger, frustration, agitation, etc. There are many 'manly' emotions, so we shouldn't confuse emotional suppression with lack of emotion.
True emotional control will only come through the Spirit being in control of our spirit. As long as we hold fast to our soulical nature, our selfish nature, our self-centered focus we are going to be ruled by our emotions. Recognizing our self-focused emotions for what they are is important.
Remember, I'm not saying emotions are wrong in and of themselves- I'm saying our emotions have been corrupted and will remain corrupted in us as long as we are letting the soul not the spirit rule in us. God, please help us submit to You, to submit to the Holy Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Help us to become more aware of where we are letting the soul, not the spirit rule in us. Open our hearts and LORD, please, LORD, please put in us a new heart that longs to do Your will and not our own! We do believe, we do- HELP OUR UNBELIEF! Please.
Rom 12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Rom 12:10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
Rom 12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Rom 12:12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
Rom 12:13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
Rom 12:14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Rom 12:15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Rom 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Rom 12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Rom 12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Rom 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Rom 12:20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Rom 12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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'Everything which belongs to emotion, sensation, mind and natural energy would be separated one after another from the spirit so as to leave no trace of fusion.' The Spiritual Man- Watchman Nee
Remember this-- Php_4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
We aren't to think on suppositions, on fantasies not based in any sort of reality. We aren't to think on things that are untrue, on lies. We aren't to think on things that are unjust or impure. How much of our time is spent on all those things, thinking of them? We truly NEED to comprehend the word of our LORD. There is a reason for this instruction. People get so caught up in things that aren't real, things that provoke our emotions igniting sensations that are not of God. We are overwhelmed with living in fantasy and not reality. We prefer fantasy to reality because reality is so horrific when you have no faith in Jesus Christ and His message. Our world is consumed by lies, liars, fantasy, emotion, the sensational- we move from one sensation to the next. We truly need to recognize how caught up on our emotions we can be.
Some may be thinking that there are those who do not let their emotions rule them. A lot of men are known simply for being unable to express their emotions. Does not being able to express them mean they don't have them? Men have been notoriously ridiculed for showing undue emotion, men aren't supposed to cry etc. Yet emotions aren't all about crying, they can be about anger, frustration, agitation, etc. There are many 'manly' emotions, so we shouldn't confuse emotional suppression with lack of emotion.
True emotional control will only come through the Spirit being in control of our spirit. As long as we hold fast to our soulical nature, our selfish nature, our self-centered focus we are going to be ruled by our emotions. Recognizing our self-focused emotions for what they are is important.
Remember, I'm not saying emotions are wrong in and of themselves- I'm saying our emotions have been corrupted and will remain corrupted in us as long as we are letting the soul not the spirit rule in us. God, please help us submit to You, to submit to the Holy Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Help us to become more aware of where we are letting the soul, not the spirit rule in us. Open our hearts and LORD, please, LORD, please put in us a new heart that longs to do Your will and not our own! We do believe, we do- HELP OUR UNBELIEF! Please.
Rom 12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Rom 12:10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
Rom 12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Rom 12:12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
Rom 12:13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
Rom 12:14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Rom 12:15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Rom 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Rom 12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Rom 12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Rom 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Rom 12:20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Rom 12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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'Everything which belongs to emotion, sensation, mind and natural energy would be separated one after another from the spirit so as to leave no trace of fusion.' The Spiritual Man- Watchman Nee
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