Spiritual Elements: a mixture of elements by ric gustafson
The spiritual world that we live in is a mixture of spiritual elements. In Galatians 5, the Apostle Paul lists nine fruits of the Holy Spirit. There are spiritual gifts galore listed in the New Testament. Nearly twenty different dimensions of Christian service are described. Spiritual elements in the Kingdom of God are endless. Some of these include generosity, sacrifice, repentance, forgiveness, humility, honesty, submission, power, obedience, courage, commitment, trust, empathy, boldness and witnessing.
A bad mixture of spiritual elements could be disaster. If love and edification are missing, carnality and disorder come. If greed and deceit replace honesty and generosity, it will be judged harshly. When fear ruins witnessing, an opportunity is lost. When lust and power replace respect and generosity, a black mark will be left. We need to balance our spiritual life because this life is a battle between flesh and the Spirit. We need the help of the Holy Spirit to keep our spiritual life in balance.
research help: Turning Points February 2013
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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