No virus should be taken lightly and we should do what we can to protect ourselves. All the viruses in the world have one thing in common…except one. They all are limited to affecting the body only, however, this one virus affects both the body and the soul. Also, every human being is born with this virus, so all are infected. This virus is called “Sin.”
In Eph. 2:1-3,9-12 Paul looks at the effects of sin on the human race, he describes “lostness” from God’s perspective. Consider how God sees the condition of those outside a relationship with Him.
“Dead” Death means separation, this is a present state, not sometime later! How many think that death is only after our last breath?
“Walked” This is a lifestyle of sin. We all sin, but this is a life that spends the majority of its time moving from one sin to another.
“According” Here we need to be careful. Satan’s mode of Operandi is not usually overt. He doesn’t need the whole you – just a part of you!
Satan loves to share – that is how he deceives. 666 on your head, killing pigs on an alter and glorifying Satan openly…not too many will follow that. Just one little area…allow it to be his and he has the foothold he wants.
“Were by nature” No one needs to be taught to sin, this is not something we have to work at, it comes naturally.
“Excluded, strangers” This person is not even in the ballpark! This is what is so dangerous about religion. Religion will pacify the soul. Convince you that you are getting closer to God – while all the time you are moving farther away. Christ’s greatest denouncement was on the most religious!
God is very different; He does not want your wallet, your talents, or your time. He wants you…all of you. When He has you, everything else falls in line.
The So What: Are you seeking to have peace with God through religion? What does “dead” really mean? Is there any area of your life right now that you might be sharing with the enemy? Have you ever offered God to control all of you? That’s the only cure for this virus!
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