Tag Archives: fleshly nature

Shedding False Guilt

Posted on November 27, 2020 by ehurst

It’s important to understand biblical anthropology. What does Scripture say or assume about human nature? We are souls. That’s a complex that can be broken down somewhat, but Scripture (and ANE culture) seems to assume that it’s mostly a matter … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of Mortal Frailty

Posted on October 5, 2020 by ehurst

Let me clarify something: A prophetic gift doesn’t exclude you from getting stuff wrong. It does make you very careful. This is not a cry for help. I’m explaining what it’s like for me. Different prophets in the Old Testament … Continue reading →

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The Seeds of Shalom

Posted on September 2, 2020 by ehurst

Jesus shared the Parable of the Sower. Then He later explained the meaning more plainly to His disciples. He said that it had been given them to understand such things. This is one of those insider-outsider things. Someone who is … Continue reading →

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Soldier of Humility

Posted on June 12, 2020 by ehurst

Maybe the concept is too subtle for the bottle-fed folks, but readers of this blog should be able to handle it. The Bible says we are fallen. It does not say humans will always take the most selfish path. It … Continue reading →

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Find Yourself

Posted on May 24, 2020 by ehurst

As Christian Mystics, our devotion to divine revelation is absolute, as is our cynicism about humanity. Nothing, nothing, nothing man cooks up without revelation will ever work. The fleshly nature cannot look in the mirror. While flesh can see that … Continue reading →

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A Psychology of Temptation

Posted on March 24, 2020 by ehurst

What does God really expect of you? Cry out to Him the moment you sense temptation coming at you. Of course, you first have to invest time and energy understanding what temptation is, and that requires you understand what sin … Continue reading →

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