God's Masterpiece (continued)

Truly, Beloved, you all exemplify our series of letters entitled “God’s Masterpiece.” Let me start by saying that the soul is the subconscious realm of human activity. In the soul reside the desires or affections which are gathered by the Spirit from the mental realm, and then carried out as actions by the body. In other words, the soul is to the body what CDs are to a CD player – whatever is imprinted in the soul will be acted out unconsciously by the body. This is why the psalmist says that it is imperative that we “[hide the] word…in [our] heart, that [we] might not sin against [God]” (Psalm 119:11). King David concurs with that thought when he said, “Behold, thou [God] desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part [the conscious] thou shalt make me to know wisdom” (Psalm 51:6).

Precious Ones, understanding all of this, we now know that when “the Masterpiece” (or the conscious) that God created in a man or woman begins to reach out after evil things, evil impressions are stamped upon that soul, resulting in evil deeds, wicked works, and ungodly practices.

Chosen Ones, this is why it is very important to not only exercise the body (which is also God’s Masterpiece), but also to exercise the mind. God wants to open up deep revelations to all of us, concerning what He has prepared for us to receive as a reward for trusting Him. However, these deep revelations are what Paul calls “strong meat,” which not everyone is ready to receive. Paul says that “strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age [spiritually, not chronologically], even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil” (Hebrews 5:14). So, give more attention to the inward man (the conscious) than to the physical man (the body). Remember, Paul said that the outward man is the one that we least profit from. According to Paul, “For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things” (I Timothy 4:8).

I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this…

I love you all so very much.
In Jesus’ Love,
Your humble Servant,

Pastor William L. McCoy