Ephesian's 2:1-7
We were "objects of wrath" without Christ, and then the great news that because God is rich in mercy he has raised us up with Christ. I notice that Paul talks about unbelievers he often talks about those that gratify the cravings of their sinful nature as a key characteristic. This is certainly not the only place I see that and Romans comes to mind quickly. This causes me to rethink the way I seek out pleasure, and the way that I eat. I am not saying that upon immediately pursuing our pleasure we are therefore sinning, but perhaps just the way we go about it should be rethought. I think that every time I can delay gratification, and thank God for his satisfaction I am building my spiritual and strengthening the idea that he is my satisfaction and every time I quickly accept a quick fix solution to my desires I am weakening myself because what I am doing is going back to my previous character when I was without Christ.
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Great thoughts! Very interesting take on that... I have to agree with you because we should not be letting those cravings control us. We now have the Spirit in us that should be stronger than our craving. Shoot! And I was just thinking it was time for a DQ Flamethrower and a Blizzard...
True enough Ben, true enough. It sure lets me know that I have lots of room for spiritual growth and faith development! The quick fix is always so tempting. Yet that quick fix should look unsatisfying to me and unrewarding. The heart of God is a prayer that I desire to pray, but am so scared to pray. The heart of God is so great and that scares me beyond belief. It breaks me down and sometimes I find security in the walls I build and the quick fixes I find.
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