Our carnal nature attracts us to appearances. When we go looking for wisdom we should be aware of our propensity to judge by appearances. Even though our desire for wisdom is God instilled, God doesn’t force true wisdom on us. Just like Adam and Eve, where we go to get wise is our choice. Beware… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Garden One
Being Christian Means Having a New Nature
If we were to explain what one thing makes someone a Christian, we would shout, “A NEW NATURE!” We can’t fool God. Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be… Continue Reading
The Law vs. the Tree of Life
Our knowledge of good and evil has an enormous bet placed on the effectiveness of the Law. The Law was given to bring our knowledge of good and evil to its knees but it doesn’t like to think so. Like a blind, lame boxer, the Law never had a chance against the Tree of Life.… Continue Reading
Shame’s Snare or Repentance’s Relief?
There is a grave difference between shame and repentance. Shame is a result of our knowledge of good and evil, whereas repentance comes from personal interaction with God. Just as with Adam and Eve, shame drives us away from the Father; we hide. Repentance drives us to the Father and ends with union with the… Continue Reading
From Adam to Moses: Death
Once we are passed from death unto life through Christ, we cannot deny the essential difference. No one can challenge or take this from us but there are many ways our knowledge of good and evil attempts to subtly gain power once again. Religious practices are one. They seem good but they are one of… Continue Reading