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Знания и чувства

Знания и чувства

Тази седмица слушах библейска дискусия между мои приятели. Говореха за учениците на Христос и за страха, с който те се борели.

Тогава някой повдигна въпроса за връзката между нашите чувства и това, което знаем. Беше заявено: “Няма пряка връзка между това, което знаем и това, което чувстваме.” Човекът, който направи този коментар, допълни, че понякога си мисли, че хората искат той да се чувства виновен, ако има страх, но, продължи той, “страхът е естествена реакция, която не е свързана с това, което знаем; следователно няма нужда да се чувствме виновни за това, че изпитваме страх”.

Докато слушах тази дискусия, осъзнах, че съществува неразбиране относно начинът, по който работят нашите умове, връзката между това, което знаем или мислим, че знаем, и нашите емоции, особено емоцията на страха. Съществува и объркване относно вината – трябва ли да се чувстваме виновни, ако имаме страх? Имам много пациенти – християни, които се чувстват виновни за притесненията, безпокойството и страха, вярвайки, че страховете им са доказателство за слаба вяра.

Представете си, че вървите сами през нощта и виждате странен човек, който идва право към вас? Възможно ли е да се почувствате „уплашени“? Но какво става, ако осъзнаете, че този човек е вашият любящ баща или съпруг? Това знание би ли променило начина, по който се чувствате? Ще бъдат ли чувствата ви свързани с това, което знаете?

Ами ако сте болни от рак, но не го знаете? Как бихте се чувствали? А биха ли се променили чувствата ви, когато разберете? Ще бъдат ли чувствата ви свързани с това, което знаете? Ами ако разберете, че ракът е доброкачествен, това знание ще промени ли допълнително чувствата ви?

Библията ни казва, че в Едем, преди греха, е нямало страх, но веднага щом Адам и Ева съгрешиха, те бързо се скриха, защото вече се страхуваха. Библията също ни казва: “В любовта няма страх, но съвършената любов изпъжда страха” (1 Йоан 4:18). Нашите умове не са създадени, за да изпитват страх; страхът е част от заразата на греха. Но не е нужно да се чувстваме виновни за това, че изпитваме страхове, защото всички сме родени в състояние, заразено от греха. Представете си, че мъж и жена, заразени с ХИВ, се събират, имат дете и детето е родено заразено с ХИВ. Какво погрешно е направило детето? Необходимо ли е да се чувства виновно? Не, но въпреки това изпитва пълната сила на болестта. Това е нашето състояние. Родени сме заразени със страх и егоизъм (известен още като грях). Не е по наша вина, затова не е нужно да се чувстваме виновни, че имаме тези склонности, но въпреки това неизбежно трябва да се справяме с пълната тежест на проблема.

Христос дойде да излекува това състояние, да премахне страха и егоизма и да възстанови в нас Неговата съвършена любов. Като такъв, Той беше изкушаван по всякакъв начин, точно като нас, но без грях (Евреи 4:15). Библията казва, че сме изкушавани от нашите чувства (Яков 1:13), така и Христос преживя подобно изкушение, но изкушението не е грях. Христос дойде, за да възстанови съвършения Си характер в нас, да избави сърцата и умовете ни от всеки страх и егоизъм и да ни възстанови до съвършено единство с Отца. Така четем за онези, които са готови да се срещнат с Исус, когато Той отново дойде: „не обичаха живота си до толкоз, щото да бягат от смърт.” (Откровение 12:11). Съвършената любов е изпъдила техния страх и те вече не се отдръпват назад, опитвайки се да спасят себе си, а вместо това са готови да дадат себе си за другите.

Всички сме родени заразени със страх и егоизъм и нашите чувства на страх и несигурност ни изкушават. Страхуваме се от отхвърляне, от финансов провал, притесненяваме се за това, че няма да получим най-високи оценки, страх ни е от това да не ни обичат, да останем без препитание, да бъдем убити и т.н.  Списъкът със страховете, с които хората се борят, е безкраен. Трябва да помним, че страхът е част от заразата на греха и Бог има план, който, когато бъде завършен, ще освободи сърцата ни от страх. Когато се възстанови единството ни с Бога, страховете ни ще бъдат изпъдени и любовта в нас ще бъде възстановена.

Да, вярно е, че не е нужно да се чувстваме виновни за това, че изпитваме чувство на страх, но не бива да приемаме тези чувства за нормални, а вместо това да копнеем за деня, в който Божията „съвършена любов ще изгони всеки страх” от нашите сърца!

 

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I was introduced to Come and Reason Ministries by accident, via a passing comment made in a bible study class we were visiting. I checked this website out and my life was changed. The understanding of the truth of God’s character, and how we apply it, is so right. The tricky part is consistently applying which “lens” to look through. As I began to understand, I started sharing the basics of this understanding with a discussion group I was leading and, suddenly, a lot of things started to make sense that never used to. At the same time, I enjoyed an amazing opportunity. I was able to conduct a full bible study at WORK! What an amazing experience! It is such a joy to share the truth about God and to share how it all fits in the war between God and Satan. So many people benefit when we have a correct understanding about how God works and who He really is! Thank you for this transformational understanding. Keep up the good work! God Bless you!

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I wanted to thank you very much for presenting your understanding of God. I’ve always been troubled by this question: Why did Jesus have to die? Since my conversion I understood that The Father & Jesus are one, I did not have issues with that. But was there not any other way to save us than for Jesus to die? I guess I actually had a question about God – if He is so wise, how come He did not find another way? I did not see the real ‘beauty’  in the cross. Only when you explained the picture in the medical context, Jesus providing medicine for my selfishness, have I started to finally ‘see the light’. Thank you so much. Your seminar, “Healing the Mind,” are absolutely marvelous & have shared them with my family and many other people, including colleagues at work. Thanks, thanks, thanks. May God bless you abundantly in your ministry.

M. W., Australia

 

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I am absolutly on fire with the message at Come and Reason! I can’t get enough! I’ve read your book, blog, and articles. I’ve listened to your Bible study podcasts, your radio show, and your series – all excellent! It wasn’t until the past couple of years that I have I like I’m becoming “healthy,” with more to share with others than just beasts and commandments! I used to be a Bible worker and preached when the pastors were gone until I had had enough. I didnt realize at the time what the problem was, but i know now… the message wasn’t properly focused. Now my flame is rekindled. All of your little examples are so perfect in explaining something “complicated” and making it easily understood! Now I’m trying to shape it into a life changing evangelistic series! Thank you!

M.T., USA

 

Testimony 57

You have helped make sense of thirty two years of confusion. The material you freely provide reorganized so much of my life into such a beautiful pattern that has always been hinted at from within, but misguided with my training and what I was experiencing externally. My filipno parents, who were converted from Catholicism to SDA, were sincere and did their best to raise me the right way and I have deep respect for them. However, being immigrants and not understanding the language made for a difficult transition as I was growing up, which also applied to my spiritual growth as I learned the patterns of religion. I have been listening to as many bible study classes and reading blog posts as my time in a work truck will allow, searching for the practical applications of where spirituality and reality meet, and I thank you for helping me find that. You have helped me reach a point in which I can truly say that I love God, that I believe He loves me, and, like David, I delight in His law. God bless.

Emmanuel V., Calgary, AB Canada

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It was very touching to hear the testimony of your class share how viewing God’s true character has changed their lives. My feelings are the same – there is so much freedom in knowing that God LOVES me – regardless of my… just, REGARDLESS! I’m still blown away by the true gospel, the fact that God is not ready to strike us when we fail. He is not arbitrary. He simply loves us and warns of the natural consequences because He can’t stand to see us suffer. I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS GOD!!!

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I have been confused for years about what [christianity] calls [its] most disgusting teaching. It has never made much sense to me and for that reason has been evermore empty. I have listened to your class off and on and have struggled determining what is truth, because of the resistance design law encounters in the church. So, I thank God for your ministry. What you teach makes sense. It’s logical and backed up by the power of love. I have never seen that in Christ until now. I am astounded by the insight that is found when we look at God’s ministry through design law. All strength to this message, as I believe it to be the power of God.

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Testimony 66

I am incredibly grateful for the transformative impact you’ve had on my life, and words cannot fully express my appreciation. Over the years, I have been an avid listener and follower of C&R and extend my heartfelt thanks for creating the C&R mobile app. It has allowed me to immerse myself in your lessons repeatedly, enabling me to grasp the profound significance about the Character of God, Design Law, the protocols for life, the reasons behind the current chaos, and Christ’s mission to restore everything. They have deeply touched me. Having studied with various churches, I came away with the perception that God is no different from the deities of ancient Greek or Roman mythology—demanding sacrifices and taking pleasure in bloodshed. Thanks to your transformative teachings, I have experienced a profound awakening to the true nature of God and the immense power of His love. It is truly a remarkable and liberating sensation to finally grasp the truth and embrace the empowering nature of God’s laws. My self-perception has become brighter and more infused with love. My journey of growth continues on a daily basis.

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I just wanted to personally thank you for your teachings and insight into scripture. I came across your website via my cousin who suggested I look into “Healing the Mind” information. My youngest daughter has been struggling over the last couple of years and it all came to a head this spring. When I started listening to the “Healing the Mind” lectures my own life began to be transformed. I began sharing with all my daughters the concepts you laid out so clearly. I ordered your book and soaked it up. I just want to say “Thank You!” My walk with the Lord has been refreshed and renewed. Your obedience to the Lord is a blessing to so many.

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I personally download and listen to each of Come And Reason Ministries Bible study class lessons and PDF study notes to use when teaching my class. Really appreciate the class especially when Dr. Jennings is teaching. Thank God there are persons like him doing His work and traveling to share His beliefs.

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Testimony 68

Your message of design law vs imperial law is so uplifting and makes so much sense- it is a game changer for me. The fact that Jesus’s death is not a big payment by an angry God is , quite frankly, a relief.

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Testimony 54

I had a lot of pressure, as a pastor’s kid, to conform and be “good.” I was good at being “good.” I thought my life was going along well until it all started falling apart and I could not figure out why! In my search for “why is this happening to me, God?” I came across your book, “Could it be this Simple,” and God started revealing to me the many distortions I held about His character, His principles, and how He has designed His universe to operate. I remember thinking, “Wow, I have had this all backwards.” I was happy and angry all at the same time. Happy to have the light of truth break through the darkness, revealing a wonderful, beautiful way of understanding God and His plan for His children, and angry, because I felt deceived and cheated by the church, my family, and myself!

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I would just like to add my voice to the many people who, I believe, must have contacted you to express their appreciation for the “Healing the Mind” DVDs. I’ve been listening to your Bible study class discussions for many years and I’ve been personally blessed by your research and teaching about the character of God.

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Testimony 40

I was brought up in a different faith and have been petrified my whole life of God. I believed that I would burn in hell for eternity. When I was 12 I started pursuing the things of this world, but for the next 45 years the Spirit was always calling me, as I knew there was a God through nature. I could see the vast sea of stars in the universe and knew there was something bigger out there. Five years ago, through a Revelation seminar, I was blessed to learn about God’s character and government.

Then I found Come and Reason Ministries and have come under some extreme pressure when I speak about the ministry. One time a member sent me an internet article titled “Whats wrong with Tim Jennings?” I asked her what she thought of it and she said “I don’t know, I didn’t read it.”

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Testimony 39

[This ministry is the] biggest blessing I have ever received! Your DVDs and lessons could not have come at a better time in my life. I have experienced in the past year many difficulties that, if it wasn’t for this wonderful view of God that I have discovered through this ministry, I would not have been able to respond in love and forgiveness. My heart is being transformed everyday by the Calvary-looking God you teach. Hallelujah!! I have tears in my eyes as I write, because my life has taken a complete turn from where I was heading.

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