The Holy Spirit, the
human spirit, and the place of mankind in judgment are topics, today. No BATTLE
AXE appears. A “Yahoo! Answers” Top Contributor using the ID
“daughtereponymous” (Level 7 with 26,793 points, a member since May 18, 2010)
posted the following:
Prov.20:27 states we are the CANDLES of G-D
who is the FLAME and how do we light it ?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: The men of
Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it:
for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas
is here. No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in
a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which
come in may see the light. The light of the body is the eye: therefore when
thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when
thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness. Take heed therefore that
the light which is in thee be not darkness. If thy whole body therefore
be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of
light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light. (Luke 11:
32-36, King James Version)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: The Focus
of Judgment (12/09/2012); His Burden is Light (12/10/2012); The “Lake of Mercy”
(11/03/2012); Seeking and Being Sought (11/04/2012); Life and Death
(09/26/2012); Mob Rule and Violence (09/27/2012); A Reborn Heart (02/26/2011);
GOD Commanded? (02/27/2011); Divine Light (10/04/2010); The Fall Of Adam
(10/05/2010)
In that particular Scripture, and throughout
the Holy Bible, the “spirit of man” is spoken of as an instrument and tool used
by GOD to fulfill divine purposes. Sacred themes and the divine ownership of
mankind and all Creation are documented through human events, yet, rather than
human concepts of effort, freedom, pleasure, self-promotion, and self-will, the
compassion, righteousness and sovereignty of GOD are proclaimed. The crafting,
lighting and quenching of the candle is through operations of the Divine Person,
that include death, rebirth and anointing by the Holy Ghost.
The Proverb can be understood as restating the
sacred truth that GOD is an eternal and righteous judge, and acknowledges the
revelation to Moses and all mankind (Exodus 19: 17 through 20: 1-6, KJV;
Exodus 33: 12-23 through 34: 1-8, KJV). Made in the image of GOD, we
repeatedly fail to respond to one another properly, because humanity also
describes many features that are barely recognizable, invisible, and unseen
without the peculiar levels of discernment and vision provided through the
imparted, indwelling spirit from GOD.
The Holy Spirit (also called the Comforter,
the Spirit of Truth, the Spirit of Prophecy) may add to and alter ones inner
makeup; however, the Spirit does not conceal, counterfeit, falsify or replace
the human spirit. The human potential for containing sacred content (such as
faith, holiness, law, longsuffering, wisdom, and wrath against sin), displaying
the divine nature, and expressing eternal divinity is brought to greater heights
through the ministries of Jesus that provide learning, nourishment, sacramental
practice, and spiritual growth.
There is far more to be said, correctly
applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, in addition to judgment,
throughout the holy writings, burning and fire pertain to deep cleansing and
purging. Sanctification is not a “one-time” event; and continues in the life of
a believer as the experience of being set apart for association with GOD, and
for high service to the Almighty that may include childbearing, marriage,
martyrdom, and preaching.) 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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