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A Biblical Gem
Thursday, February 12, 2009 • Posted February 12, 2009

1 CORINTHIANS 13:9-12 "Now we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part is done away. When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child, but when I became as a man, I put away childish things. For now we see through a glass, darkly: but then face to face, now I know in part, but then shall I know even as also as I am known."

It is not possible for people in the flesh to judge their fellow neighbors and friends. We do not know their thoughts, nor their intents. But God knows every thought and every intent of every heart and mind. While in the flesh we can only see as through a dark glass, and that dimly, but when we get to heaven we can see others like God sees them. That will be wonderful for it means no one can deceive us. We will not be looking for any physical characteristics, for we can see directly into their very soul. If they are a hyprocrite we will know it, if they exaggerate we will know it. If they do not have righteous intents we will know. If they do not like us, we will know that also. This is exactly how we will see others in the next life and it will be exactly as God sees us now. He does not judge the flesh, but He judges the spirits. But do not find too much comfort in knowing this is how it will be in heaven until you realize every body there will also see you exactly as you are in your spirit. The great apostle, Paul, clearly showed this message to the Corinthian people at the close of his message from what he wrote at the close of the, "LOVE CHAPTER", of your Bible. 1 Corinthians 13.

It might prove difficult to convince some people that they do not just have a soul, but in reality they are a living soul. When God created man, He breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and scripture states, "he became a living soul". By creating man in this fashion God actually gave man a part of HIMSELF. That breath of life from God is eternal. God is the only One that can give it and the only One that can destroy it. Satan can trouble your flesh life and even destroy it, but scripture states only God can destroy both body and soul in Hell. So don't worry about what Satan can do. Just know God is stronger than Satan and plan what He, and others, will see when they see your soul as you will be seen in heaven. I like this definition for life in the flesh. "MAN IS A LIVING SOUL, WHO HAS A SPIRIT, AND LIVES IN A BODY".

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