Straying

Straying … by Bill Campbell is an important resource for those who feel the call to Spiritual purpose, and to Spiritual Leadership.See The HUMAN - Desire, pride, distraction, anger, judging, guilt ..Vs.. Spirituality and Majesty … True Faith13 Chapters1. Straying – and Intellect 2. Straying – vs. Abide 3. Straying – and Redemption4. Straying – and Creation 5. Straying – and Gospel 6. Straying – and Word (of the Spirit)7. Vision 8. Pre-occupation 9. Desire 10. Communication 11. Destiny 12. Straying from Spirituality 13. Straying from MajestySAMPLE …"e;The Word of God doesn't appeal to the "e;intellect"e;, ... but rather to the intent.The call of the prophets was ... to return to God. The call of Jesus, as he spoke to the people, was ... to "e;follow"e;.The Word of God expectantly furnishes the "e;expression"e; of God, that His Glory might show forth, and that His righteous Kingdom shall flourish. God speaks, ... and there "e;is"e;.Faith, and obedience, ... is a must.All to often our preaching is about things ... to inform the "e;intellect"e;.We need God's presence and Word of obedience, healing, and "e;expression"e;, ... now! (present tense)Bible studies, and new events, ... won't accomplish that.Talking "e;about"e; ...- demands no repentance- brings no evidence of relationship(probably evidence of no relationship)Teaching others to talk about is the appeal to intellect, knowledge, and ambition, (the appeal to carnality), and is born out of the same spirit as the temptation in the Garden of Eden. (Genesis ch.3) The promotion of this carnality is not the Gospel of Christ, but rather is a deception.Intellect (wants to achieve)It is the prowess of imagination ... that desires to "e;conquer"e;. But the difference between conquering and subjugating is the difference between carnality, and stewardship.To have God's dominion (Genesis 1:28) we must trade the use of "e;carnal intellect"e; for ...- a King (God)- sustenance (of Spirit)- provision (of creation)- a "e;voice"e; (Presence)When we move with God's intent … that is Kingdom expression.Kingdom expression and dominion have nothing to do with ambitious "e;intellect"e;, ... but rather Spiritual subjugation. (God's subjugation of man)Carnal people ...- claim the promises- enter into a covenant- do good things (they areself righteous)… but they won't die to self-management and ambition.It is from the place of desolation that the Holy Ghost will birth your future into His intent. (Joel 1,2,3) … "e;