The value of reading
Scripture to nourish ones soul is a focus, today, along with more on the various
names given Lucifer. A “Yahoo! Answers” writer using the ID “Faiz” (Level 1
with 99 points, a member since December 5, 2012) posted the
following:
How the reading is the food of
soul?
THE BATTLE AXE: The
Adversary? (12/05/2012)—In the same way sin was first identified through
Lucifer, complaints by created beings and living creatures of being bullied,
denied “free-will,” and victimized by law and judgment also originated through
the angelic being and his followers. The Scriptures document a principle that,
upon profound change in ones sacred function, spirit content, or worship
relationship they are to be known by a new name. Examples are Elohim, El
Shaddai, and Jehovah; Abram and Abraham; Jacob and Israel; Lucifer and Satan;
and the promise for those who overcome of a new name within a white stone
(Revelation 2: 17, KJV). In Scripture, Abaddon is a different being from
Lucifer; and is identified as king of the angels who were imprisoned in the
“bottomless pit” after their transgression (Revelation 2: 9 and 11: 7, KJV).
It is this abyss that men mistakenly describe as the place of torment (hell)
beneath the surface of the earth. It is Sheol, the grave, that is more
correctly understood as the bottomless pit for mankind; and the actual place of
burning where unclean spirits are destroyed is called the lake of
fire. Lucifer and the others lost their first estate; yet, their
arguments, challenges, grievances and protests against GOD may be heard and
recognized daily among men. While Lucifer has no authority to impart spirit
matter to the living (or to the dead), he nevertheless has allure and influence
that are mistakenly taken to be divine power. The revelation of GOD through
covering cherubim has been superseded by the revelation of GOD incarnate, and
the seating of Jesus in human flesh as risen Lord.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: All
the commandments which I command thee this day shall ye observe to do, that ye
may live, and multiply, and go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers. And thou shalt remember all the way
which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the
wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what
was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or
no. And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna,
which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee
know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that
proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.
(Deuteronomy 8: 1-3, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: The
Golden Ticket? (11/30/2012); And This Was Good News (12/01/2012); A Text for
Lives Today (11/25/2012); Pornography from the Bible (11/26/2012); Bibles in
Hotel Rooms? (03/30/2012); Some To Rule? (03/31/2012); Support For The Bible
(03/11/2012); Binder 6: The Plan Of This Work (10/03/2011); Binder 4: Getting
To Know The Scriptures (10/01/2011); Binder 3: A Commitment To The Scriptures
(09/30/2011)
It is the faith (i.e., confidence,
conviction, trust) of many mature believers that the holy writings are directed
to ones inner spirit, and operate through spiritual dimensions as well as the
mental, physical and social realities of life. As such, the Scriptures convey
spirit matter that resides within divine person. Included are such features as
forgiveness, holiness, humility, joy, longsuffering, righteousness, truth,
wisdom, and wrath against sin.
Because some insist the Scriptures are merely
products of human creativity and imagination that should only be regarded as
history, literature, mythology or poetry, there continues to be a longstanding
tradition of confusion, disbelief, opposition and skepticism. However, those
who carefully read, assume the attitudes expressed, and practice the instruction
from the Scriptures always achieve godliness and spiritual maturity.
While we use language that speaks of “the
soul” being “nourished” as if eating and drinking (operations of flesh) are
intended, a sacred process whereby spirit matter is concentrated, directed, and
displayed is really the true focus. Man became a “living soul” when GOD
breathed into a figure made from dust of the ground (Genesis 2: 7, KJV). The
breath of life from GOD that makes humankind possible is also called speech,
utterance, and the Word.
There is far more to be said, correctly
applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, growth and learning by
experience are unique features of humankind. Angels, the sacred beasts of
heaven, and many other created beings and living creatures are complete and
“finished” in their knowledge. That is, at their creation, they were endowed
with all the information and understanding to function correctly in the course
of their service and worship. They were not granted knowledge of events and
issues pertaining to sin, repentance, and salvation; yet, sin first appeared
among them, before being detected in the earth. Those of the heavenly host are
not understood as having souls. Nonetheless, their make-up and substance is
also being transformed by the ministry of Jesus to mankind. More than simply
reading and academic study, the process of GOD is shown to be one of hearing,
praise, seeing, service, testimony and witness.) Even so, I trust this fragment
will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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