Category Archives: Garden One

1 Cor. 13:5, Emptied of Self Love

…does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own,… 1 Cor. 13:5 Our knowledge of good and evil can only inspire our carnal nature to perform self-centered works.  No matter how noble, how sacrificial these works look, they are still self-centered.  Unfortunately, one of the realities of Christian ministry is that it is publicContinue Reading

2 Cor. 12:7 Wholeness Through Sickness

Our knowledge of good and evil perverts God’s intent for us to be healed.  Physical healing is a shadow or picture of spiritual wholeness. In itself, physical healing is not wholeness. Wholeness comes with restored fellowship with the Father through Christ. Christ’s sacrifice on the cross heals us by making us whole, not temporarily healed.Continue Reading

How to Handle the Promises in the Bible

Many times we assume the past promises of God can be used as living contracts.  Beware! A contract is defined as an agreement between two or more parties, especially one that is written and enforceable by law. In our spiritual life, when our knowledge of good and evil is used to claim the promises ofContinue Reading

The Power of True Faith

When our knowledge of good and evil is mixed with faith, faith becomes an idol-like commodity.  The dictionary defines a commodity as an article of trade or commerce. Outside of hearing directly from the Tree of Life, faith becomes an idol with perceived value in and of itself.  We begin to pray and act likeContinue Reading

Romans 12:1, Living Sacrifices Doing Good

If your idea is good – if it’s Biblical – you have the green light to proceed, right? The answer to this question may not be easy to accept.  The answer is, “No.” I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God,Continue Reading