See not empty shadows but the shine;
Look not for the gold without the mine;
Work not for the things we cannot keep;
Buy not goods that hinge on credit’s cheap.
In the shadows many pitfalls hide,
But the shine revieals a road that’s wide.
What we keep we may not see or touch,
Yet the greater cost is valued much.
Plant your tree by waters deep and still;
Draw on what will e’er your spirit fill;
Count your fruit and add the daily yield;
Sow it broadly in a goodly field.
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CORRUPTED BY FALL ← |
IMAGE OF GOD |
→ RESTORED BY CALVARY
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Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. I John 2: 15-16 |
So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Genesis 1: 27
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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, good- ness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 (The communicable attributes of God) |
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Lust of the flesh · Unleashed passions and pleasures, self-gratification · Desire for happiness based on positive circumstance · Conflict |
Emotion
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Love – agapé , love that seeks the welfare of another Joy – not based on circumstance but reflects an inner condition Peace – contentment despite turmoil, hardship, or unrest |
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Lust of the eyes · Thoughts, attitudes, motives based on covetousness · Greed and materialism
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Intellect
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Kindness – thoughts, attitudes, motives based on the welfare of another Faithfulness – loyalty to God that characterizes thoughts, attitudes, and motives |
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Pride of life · Power and control based on selfish pursuit · Desire to be in control of own life – wanting to be own god |
Will
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Longsuffering – patience with no expectation of change this side of death or Christ’s return Goodness – obedience to God based on desire to please Him Gentleness—meekness, humility, willingness to be led Self Control—a temperate life, living a fully textured life, commitment to right living as opposed to selfish living
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IDOLATRY |
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DEVOTION |
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