Comments on: Where to focus – A Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde http://stirringthedeep.com/2009/07/13/where-to-focus-%e2%80%93-a-case-of-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/ Cultivating a REAL Relationship with God Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:05:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Rachel http://stirringthedeep.com/2009/07/13/where-to-focus-%e2%80%93-a-case-of-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/#comment-3859 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:55:57 +0000 http://stirringthedeep.com/?p=592#comment-3859 Hi Eldon – as your mature spiritually you move from being carnal minded to spirit minded … when you are more fully carnal minded there isn’t much battle, as you move to being spirit minded the battle becomes more intense, then as you become more spirit-minded, the battling starts to wane.

]]> By: Anonymous http://stirringthedeep.com/2009/07/13/where-to-focus-%e2%80%93-a-case-of-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/#comment-3853 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:47:36 +0000 http://stirringthedeep.com/?p=592#comment-3853 HEY Rachel, this Jekyll &Hyde is the explanation of the rapid decent of the world since WWII. I think it is the same as the Jews;when God is over flowing the blessings, people get the mindset that it would have been good even without God. this is the point of people becoming like the king of Babylon bragging on his great intelligence. However, my war between spirit &flesh is a lot less today, because, as I perceive you to be saying, I try to live in the prayer of serenity every minute.

]]> By: WHY Christians Live with a Dual Nature? « Stirring the Deep http://stirringthedeep.com/2009/07/13/where-to-focus-%e2%80%93-a-case-of-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/#comment-458 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:51:47 +0000 http://stirringthedeep.com/?p=592#comment-458 [...] previous posts, Where to Focus – A Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Why Do Christians Seem Two-faced?, I’ve written about the spirit and flesh dynamic. I promised [...]

]]> By: Why do Christians Seem Two-Faced? « Stirring the Deep http://stirringthedeep.com/2009/07/13/where-to-focus-%e2%80%93-a-case-of-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/#comment-439 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:57:42 +0000 http://stirringthedeep.com/?p=592#comment-439 [...] a previous blog, Where to Focus – A Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, I talked about the battle authentic Christians face between the flesh and spirit. The more I abide [...]

]]> By: Rachel http://stirringthedeep.com/2009/07/13/where-to-focus-%e2%80%93-a-case-of-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/#comment-398 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:37:53 +0000 http://stirringthedeep.com/?p=592#comment-398 So true Marianne. Thanks for stopping by.

]]> By: Marianne Lordi http://stirringthedeep.com/2009/07/13/where-to-focus-%e2%80%93-a-case-of-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/#comment-397 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:54:03 +0000 http://stirringthedeep.com/?p=592#comment-397 Rachel, this was a great message and you are so right on. There is always going to be a battle between our flesh which is corrupt and our souls and spirit which have been saved and made new. Who we listen to, what we watch on television, or things we read can all influence our mind and will either feed the carnal, corrupt nature or nourish our soul and spirit as we grow in Christ. We must always be watchful of what we allow in our lives!

]]> By: Ministry Addict http://stirringthedeep.com/2009/07/13/where-to-focus-%e2%80%93-a-case-of-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/#comment-396 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:16:29 +0000 http://stirringthedeep.com/?p=592#comment-396 During his later years, Simon Peter, the disciple and apostle of Jesus Christ, was a shining example of a Spirit-filled Christian. However, this was not always the case. Like many of us, Peter started off his Christian life sometimes acting like a tantrum-throwing toddler or a moody teen-aged child. We’re talking about a man who went from refusing to allow Jesus to wash his feet in one breath, to demanding that He wash his whole body, in the next. (John 13:6-10)

What caused the change from this Peter to the man we see in the epistles I and II Peter: the spiritually mature believer? The answer is that he grew in grace and knowledge. “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.” (II Peter 3:18)

Nature teaches that the keys to physical and mental growth are a healthy diet, exercise, and caring companionship. These are good illustrations for the balance needed for spiritual growth also – growth in grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus. Believers must partake of spiritual food: the bread of life, which is the Word of God. Also, they must be active in obedience and good works: Christian love, or “charity.” Finally, they must learn to fellowship with other believers in caring for, and being helped by, the Church.

Christians who swing violently from one extreme to the other in spiritual matters are demonstrating spiritual immaturity. Those who are growing are marked by consistent Bible-study and obedience, active service in sharing the love of Christ, and in regular church attendance and ministry to the living saints.

]]> By: Rachel http://stirringthedeep.com/2009/07/13/where-to-focus-%e2%80%93-a-case-of-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/#comment-394 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:18:00 +0000 http://stirringthedeep.com/?p=592#comment-394 Thanks for stopping by.

]]> By: Clif http://stirringthedeep.com/2009/07/13/where-to-focus-%e2%80%93-a-case-of-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/#comment-393 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:42:28 +0000 http://stirringthedeep.com/?p=592#comment-393 Very interesting and informative. Thanks for posting this. Have a great evening.

]]> By: Rachel http://stirringthedeep.com/2009/07/13/where-to-focus-%e2%80%93-a-case-of-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/#comment-391 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:51:40 +0000 http://stirringthedeep.com/?p=592#comment-391 Thanks for sharing some potent truths.

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