Body, Mind and Spirit

Body, mind and spirit. Most people would agree that every human is made up of these three parts. After all, without a body, you would not have eyes to read these words. Without a mind, you would not be able to understand the meaning of the words. Without a spirit, you would be similar to a fruit or a vegetable.

If there is ever a debate in this area, it comes with the third element of our make up, the spirit. Once we conclude that we do in fact have some sort of spirit, we wonder about the dynamics of it. Is it merely our personality as some are said to be “sweet-spirited” or “mean-spirited?” Some ponder the grandiose idea that we have always existed in the spirit world and when our body dies, we will just float along with other spirits. The last question deals with the divine nature of the spirit. Are we God? Can we become God?

Your worldview will answer that question. A Christian worldview declares that the Supreme Being of the universe is God—big “g.” He is God and humans are not, nor will they ever ascribe to that position. They cannot because they are the created creature.

In a nutshell, this belief can provide relief and peace. Personally, I mess up so often I am relieved that there is a Someone bigger than me that can offer solutions to my problems. I do not need to look within or muster up strength from my weary self.

Ultimately, my body will die. Thankfully, my mind is in tact. Finally, I have a promise that my spirit will go to be with God forever.

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