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Proverbs 16:11 (Amplified Bible)
A just balance and scales are the
Lord's; all the weights of the bag are His work [established on His
eternal principles].
Everything in the universe depends
upon balance, without it we have total destruction.
God in His wisdom gave us two feet,
two hands, two eyes, two legs, two ears, two kidneys etc. etc.
and Jesus sent out His disciples two by two for the purpose of
balance, and if two of you agree on earth.
In the epistles of Paul he would
spend time writing about our position with Christ, and about our walk
among men, "Jesus is both Son of God and Son of Man".
When we hear wrongly or get
distracted from God's purpose we get out of balance. Undisciplined
desires cause us to hear voices that sound like God, then we will seek
to convince others that we have heard from God normally with anxiety
and fear........ (Say out of balance)
7 Marks of a Balanced life:
(1) ---Integrity before
God and man:
1. Definition--quality
of state of being complete; unbroken condition; wholeness; entirety 2.
the quality of state of being um-impaired; perfect condition;
soundness 3. the quality or state of being of sound moral principle;
uprightness, honesty, and sincerity.
(2)---Peacefulness and
Rest---Tranquility instead of the confusion in-spite of
the turmoil that may be all around us.
(3)---Liberty---
Not given to legalism, has an ability to reject guilt and
condemnation, and does not play God with people.
(4)---Moderation---Not
given to extremes, no need to try to prove a point. Many times I think
we argue because we are trying to convince ourselves..
(5) ---Soundness of mind---power
& love, fruit & gifts, light & life
(6)--- Vision of purpose---
The ability to see on the other side, and be productive.
(7)---Understanding of
the times--- This frees us from the fears of tomorrow, and
the regrets of the past; In order to make sound judgments.
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