I have always been fascinated by psychology and how our minds work. It is so easily compatible with religion as well. Have you ever thought about why we sin? Is it because we don't know any better? Is it because people are inherently bad or good? Is it because since we are human we cannot help ourselves?
Since we were created in the image of God and with knowledge and understanding, I think humans are far too complex to be labelled simply as good or evil. If anything, since we are similar to God, I think people are predisposed to be good. I think conditions can cause you to make certain choices, but ultimately there is always a reason. I used to think sin was horrible because Satan was pushing it on us or we just hate God, but now I understand it so much more deeply. I read this article that said,"sin is often an attempt to meet legitimate needs apart from God". When we are not close to the spirit we do not have His presence as strongly in our lives, and this means that certain needs he usually fills are not being met. We would not be receiving the level of understanding, charity, relief from pain, and any other number of blessings from him. Sin is just us seeking out solutions to these needs. Satan does not make us desire these things, he just gives us opportunities to find other solutions. Some sins are not inherently evil, they are just the product of a lack of a relationship with God. The fact that we have certain needs that can only be met by a higher being is evidence of a life beyond! Most of the needs that we have cannot be fulfilled by the imperfect people of this earth, only by some other force. This whole idea has allowed me to be more understanding of others, as well as forgive the sins that I have committed. It also allows me to see others sins and have an idea of how to help them because I know what they are missing. This is one of my greatest desires, to be able to read people and have a deep understanding of what they need and what I can provide to them.
I have also been reading so much about knowledge. There is this one podcast by Shelby Stanger and presented by REI that takes on so many inspiring guests. A couple of them have shared thoughts about knowledge and learning. One quote REALLY stuck out to me.
Do not strive to be interesting, rather be interested.
Holy moly!!! This is huge. Knowledge is so important to God, and without it, what is there in this world? We were sent here to understand the secrets of the beautiful earth and about each other, to truly understand as God does. This quote struck me so hard because one of my deepest fears is that I am not interesting enough for people to like me or be of any worth. What I have been realizing lately is that it doesn't matter if you try to make yourself interesting, it won't work. You will become 10x more interesting by being interested, and learn so much more. "Wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it". This is literally the entire reason we are here! To learn how to become Gods! And this is through love and understanding. Mercy and charity, and all values that are of God. God is so good!
Since we were created in the image of God and with knowledge and understanding, I think humans are far too complex to be labelled simply as good or evil. If anything, since we are similar to God, I think people are predisposed to be good. I think conditions can cause you to make certain choices, but ultimately there is always a reason. I used to think sin was horrible because Satan was pushing it on us or we just hate God, but now I understand it so much more deeply. I read this article that said,"sin is often an attempt to meet legitimate needs apart from God". When we are not close to the spirit we do not have His presence as strongly in our lives, and this means that certain needs he usually fills are not being met. We would not be receiving the level of understanding, charity, relief from pain, and any other number of blessings from him. Sin is just us seeking out solutions to these needs. Satan does not make us desire these things, he just gives us opportunities to find other solutions. Some sins are not inherently evil, they are just the product of a lack of a relationship with God. The fact that we have certain needs that can only be met by a higher being is evidence of a life beyond! Most of the needs that we have cannot be fulfilled by the imperfect people of this earth, only by some other force. This whole idea has allowed me to be more understanding of others, as well as forgive the sins that I have committed. It also allows me to see others sins and have an idea of how to help them because I know what they are missing. This is one of my greatest desires, to be able to read people and have a deep understanding of what they need and what I can provide to them.
I have also been reading so much about knowledge. There is this one podcast by Shelby Stanger and presented by REI that takes on so many inspiring guests. A couple of them have shared thoughts about knowledge and learning. One quote REALLY stuck out to me.
Do not strive to be interesting, rather be interested.
Holy moly!!! This is huge. Knowledge is so important to God, and without it, what is there in this world? We were sent here to understand the secrets of the beautiful earth and about each other, to truly understand as God does. This quote struck me so hard because one of my deepest fears is that I am not interesting enough for people to like me or be of any worth. What I have been realizing lately is that it doesn't matter if you try to make yourself interesting, it won't work. You will become 10x more interesting by being interested, and learn so much more. "Wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it". This is literally the entire reason we are here! To learn how to become Gods! And this is through love and understanding. Mercy and charity, and all values that are of God. God is so good!
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