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Cal · 07-31-2014, 07:37 AM

To me being in the Spirit is indicated by two things, life and peace (Romans 8:6). And if I had to pick between the two, I'd pick peace. Jesus's gift to us is peace that passes understanding, not as the world gives (Phil 4:7; Jn 14:27). That means this peace cannot be faked. You can fake love, goodness, even "life" in a way. But you can't fake peace. You either have it or you don't. When I'm losing peace I know my mind and emotions are going some place they shouldn't.

Usually it starts with worry. First I'll start being bothered about something. Then, I'll begin to think of how I can remedy the "problem." But because I've left peace, my approach to the problem is going to be off, if any approach is even needed.

All kinds of things can set this off. Worries about money, my kids, my reputation, how I feel in the morning, boredom, what some other poster said. But the point is, remain in peace and there is a very good chance you are remaining in the Spirit.

One thing that sets worry off is wanting "God and." God and a good life, God and money, God and popularity, etc. The more we want just God, and what he wants, the more peace we will experience.

07-31-2014, 07:37 AM	#367
Cal Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 4,333	Re: "Become" or "Not Become" Interpreting 1Cor 15:45 To me being in the Spirit is indicated by two things, life and peace (Romans 8:6). And if I had to pick between the two, I'd pick peace. Jesus's gift to us is peace that passes understanding, not as the world gives (Phil 4:7; Jn 14:27). That means this peace cannot be faked. You can fake love, goodness, even "life" in a way. But you can't fake peace. You either have it or you don't. When I'm losing peace I know my mind and emotions are going some place they shouldn't. Usually it starts with worry. First I'll start being bothered about something. Then, I'll begin to think of how I can remedy the "problem." But because I've left peace, my approach to the problem is going to be off, if any approach is even needed. All kinds of things can set this off. Worries about money, my kids, my reputation, how I feel in the morning, boredom, what some other poster said. But the point is, remain in peace and there is a very good chance you are remaining in the Spirit. One thing that sets worry off is wanting "God and." God and a good life, God and money, God and popularity, etc. The more we want just God, and what he wants, the more peace we will experience.