At the time (44 years old)my passion and ability to motivate people and build a sense of community hadn't been enough to overcome the culture of a new management and their overriding drive to boost profits at the expense of their people.
I searched for a place where I'd flourish. - Howard Behar (before signing on with Starbucks International, of which he would later become president)
Don't resign yourself to working for a profits only company when there is a place where you would flourish. God did not mess up when he made you. He knit you fearfully and wonderfully. And you are made in and still bear his image. You belong somewhere. Where is it now? Where will it be tomorrow?
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Exponential effects
The butterfly effect is a phrase that encapsulates the more technical notion of sensitive dependence on initial conditions in chaos theory. Small variations of the initial condition of a dynamical system may produce large variations in the long term behavior of the system. So this is sometimes presented as esoteric behavior, but can be exhibited by very simple systems: for example, a ball placed at the crest of a hill might roll into any of several valleys depending on slight differences in initial position.
The phrase refers to the idea that a butterfly's wings might create tiny changes in the atmosphere that may ultimately alter the path of a tornado or delay, accelerate or even prevent the occurrence of a tornado in a certain location. The flapping wing represents a small change in the initial condition of the system, which causes a chain of events leading to large-scale alterations of events. Had the butterfly not flapped its wings, the trajectory of the system might have been vastly different. Of course the butterfly cannot literally cause a tornado. The kinetic energy in a tornado is enormously larger than the energy in the turbulence of a butterfly. The kinetic energy of a tornado is ultimately provided by the sun and the butterfly can only influence certain details of weather events in a chaotic manner.
Recurrence, the approximate return of a system towards its initial conditions, together with sensitive dependence on initial conditions are the two main ingredients for chaotic motion. They have the practical consequence of making complex systems, such as the weather, difficult to predict past a certain time range (approximately a week in the case of weather).
"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies." Mother Teresa
The phrase refers to the idea that a butterfly's wings might create tiny changes in the atmosphere that may ultimately alter the path of a tornado or delay, accelerate or even prevent the occurrence of a tornado in a certain location. The flapping wing represents a small change in the initial condition of the system, which causes a chain of events leading to large-scale alterations of events. Had the butterfly not flapped its wings, the trajectory of the system might have been vastly different. Of course the butterfly cannot literally cause a tornado. The kinetic energy in a tornado is enormously larger than the energy in the turbulence of a butterfly. The kinetic energy of a tornado is ultimately provided by the sun and the butterfly can only influence certain details of weather events in a chaotic manner.
Recurrence, the approximate return of a system towards its initial conditions, together with sensitive dependence on initial conditions are the two main ingredients for chaotic motion. They have the practical consequence of making complex systems, such as the weather, difficult to predict past a certain time range (approximately a week in the case of weather).
"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies." Mother Teresa
Friday, October 10, 2008
More valuable than money and needs vs wants
We give money away because there is something more important than money.
There is more to life than money. Any time someone gives money away they are saying that there is something more important than money. What is it that is more important than money? We don't give to the poor because we believe money is the answer. We give to the poor because of something higher than money in us. Something is outweighing the money. What is it? We make choices based on values. What do we value more than money to give it away?
Let's give away that to other people too; rich and poor. That thing that is more important than money to us, is more valuable, needs to be given as well.
Life coach- What is a need and what is a want?
how much can you get by on? The misconception that a 200k home and 20k car are scraping by is not ok. What do we sacrifice in order to hold onto those things? Loose your house and gain your life. Let go of your car and grab hold of your family, God, dreams, hope, life.
We talk about what people should do like give to the poor, but do show them how? What lies are they holding onto? Can we show someone that they value a comfortable life more that x? Can we show them how to make cuts and changes in their lives in order to follow their own values? If they value the kingdom and the spirit and jesus and loving the poor, etc than it should be a joy to live for what they value. right?
Need- something you have to have
Want -something you would like to have
(Following is from frugal living)The difference between a need and a want is pretty simple -- until you set yourself loose in a store. Double chocolate chip ice cream? It's a food, so mark it as a need. That designer t-shirt that fits you perfectly? Well, you need more shirts, so why shouldn’t it count too?
Tally up the damage caused by a few justifications like these, and suddenly you've spent far more than you intended.
What's the solution?
A better understanding of what a need really is.
Needs
In actuality, you only need four things to survive:
* A roof over your head
* Enough food and water to maintain your health
* Basic health care and hygiene products
* Clothing (just what you need to remain comfortable and appropriately dressed)
Everything that goes beyond this – a big house, name-brand clothes, fancy foods and drinks, a new car – is a want.
Does that mean that you should only buy the things that you need? No.
We are supposed to follow God in riches and in want. And God knows the desires of our heart and will give us all these things too (usually after aligning our hearts with his we will see that we do not really want these things. We have freedom from material things. They do not own us. It is for freedom that Christ set us free and not to follow after the desires of the sinful nature.)
1Tim 6
6But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. 10For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
1Tim 6
17Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 19In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
2 things are said here. One is to give it away now. And also that God is our security and that He richly provides for us for our enjoyment. He wants us to enjoy life and in fact he says that the only way to have life that is true life is to be rich in good deeds.
What is not said is that it impossible for the rich to get into heaven. Only those who love and trust money.
Job 23
11 My feet have closely followed his steps;
I have kept to his way without turning aside.
12 I have not departed from the commands of his lips;
I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.
Proverbs 30
7 "Two things I ask of you, O LORD;
do not refuse me before I die:
8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me;
give me neither poverty nor riches,
but give me only my daily bread.
9 Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you
and say, 'Who is the LORD ?'
Or I may become poor and steal,
and so dishonor the name of my God.
Mat 6
10your kingdom come,
your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
11Give us today our daily bread.
Luke 12
30For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
32"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.
How powerful is that? Straighten up our hearts desires and God will give us food, shelter and all that we need and desire (with redeemed desires now in us)
The Father is pleased to give us the kingdom. What more could we want. That is much more than we could ever hope or dream for.
There is more to life than money. Any time someone gives money away they are saying that there is something more important than money. What is it that is more important than money? We don't give to the poor because we believe money is the answer. We give to the poor because of something higher than money in us. Something is outweighing the money. What is it? We make choices based on values. What do we value more than money to give it away?
Let's give away that to other people too; rich and poor. That thing that is more important than money to us, is more valuable, needs to be given as well.
Life coach- What is a need and what is a want?
how much can you get by on? The misconception that a 200k home and 20k car are scraping by is not ok. What do we sacrifice in order to hold onto those things? Loose your house and gain your life. Let go of your car and grab hold of your family, God, dreams, hope, life.
We talk about what people should do like give to the poor, but do show them how? What lies are they holding onto? Can we show someone that they value a comfortable life more that x? Can we show them how to make cuts and changes in their lives in order to follow their own values? If they value the kingdom and the spirit and jesus and loving the poor, etc than it should be a joy to live for what they value. right?
Need- something you have to have
Want -something you would like to have
(Following is from frugal living)The difference between a need and a want is pretty simple -- until you set yourself loose in a store. Double chocolate chip ice cream? It's a food, so mark it as a need. That designer t-shirt that fits you perfectly? Well, you need more shirts, so why shouldn’t it count too?
Tally up the damage caused by a few justifications like these, and suddenly you've spent far more than you intended.
What's the solution?
A better understanding of what a need really is.
Needs
In actuality, you only need four things to survive:
* A roof over your head
* Enough food and water to maintain your health
* Basic health care and hygiene products
* Clothing (just what you need to remain comfortable and appropriately dressed)
Everything that goes beyond this – a big house, name-brand clothes, fancy foods and drinks, a new car – is a want.
Does that mean that you should only buy the things that you need? No.
We are supposed to follow God in riches and in want. And God knows the desires of our heart and will give us all these things too (usually after aligning our hearts with his we will see that we do not really want these things. We have freedom from material things. They do not own us. It is for freedom that Christ set us free and not to follow after the desires of the sinful nature.)
1Tim 6
6But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. 10For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
1Tim 6
17Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 19In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
2 things are said here. One is to give it away now. And also that God is our security and that He richly provides for us for our enjoyment. He wants us to enjoy life and in fact he says that the only way to have life that is true life is to be rich in good deeds.
What is not said is that it impossible for the rich to get into heaven. Only those who love and trust money.
Job 23
11 My feet have closely followed his steps;
I have kept to his way without turning aside.
12 I have not departed from the commands of his lips;
I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.
Proverbs 30
7 "Two things I ask of you, O LORD;
do not refuse me before I die:
8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me;
give me neither poverty nor riches,
but give me only my daily bread.
9 Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you
and say, 'Who is the LORD ?'
Or I may become poor and steal,
and so dishonor the name of my God.
Mat 6
10your kingdom come,
your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
11Give us today our daily bread.
Luke 12
30For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
32"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.
How powerful is that? Straighten up our hearts desires and God will give us food, shelter and all that we need and desire (with redeemed desires now in us)
The Father is pleased to give us the kingdom. What more could we want. That is much more than we could ever hope or dream for.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Scripture on us- spirit, soul, heart, will, mind and body
Romans 5
Peace and Joy
1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a]have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3Not only so, but we[c] also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
6You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 8But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
9Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him! 10For if, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! 11Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
Romans 8
1Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,[a] 2because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death….
5Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6The mind of sinful man[e] is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; 7the sinful mind[f] is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. 8Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God.
9You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 10But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness. 11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you.
12Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation—but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. 13For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, 14because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship.[g] And by him we cry, "Abba,[h] Father."
1 Corinthians 14
14For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful. 15So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.
Mark 2:8
Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and he said to them, "Why are you thinking these things?
Acts 5:3
Then Peter said, "Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land?
2 Corinthians 1:22
set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.
2 Corinthians 3:3
You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.
Galatians 4:6
Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, "Abba, Father."
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
1 Corinthians 2:10-11
The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. 11For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man's spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.
1 Corinthians 2:12
We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.
1 Corinthians 6:17
17But he who unites himself with the Lord is one with him in spirit.
John 3:5-7
5Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. 6Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit[a] gives birth to spirit. 7You should not be surprised at my saying, 'You[b] must be born again.'
· 1 Peter 1:9
for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1:8-10 (in Context) 1 Peter 1 (Whole Chapter)
· 1 Peter 2:11
Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul.
Strong's Number: 4151 Browse Lexicon
Original Word Word Origin
pneuma from (4154)
Transliterated Word TDNT Entry
Pneuma 6:332,876
Phonetic Spelling Parts of Speech
pnyoo'-mah Noun Neuter
Definition
1. the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son
a. sometimes referred to in a way which emphasises his personality and character (the \\Holy\\ Spirit)
b. sometimes referred to in a way which emphasises his work and power (the Spirit of \\Truth\\)
c. never referred to as a depersonalised force
2. the spirit, i.e. the vital principal by which the body is animated
a. the rational spirit, the power by which the human being feels, thinks, decides
b. the soul
3. a spirit, i.e. a simple essence, devoid of all or at least all grosser matter, and possessed of the power of knowing, desiring, deciding, and acting
a. a life giving spirit
b. a human soul that has left the body
c. a spirit higher than man but lower than God, i.e. an angel
1. used of demons, or evil spirits, who were conceived as inhabiting the bodies of men
2. the spiritual nature of Christ, higher than the highest angels and equal to God, the divine nature of Christ
4. the disposition or influence which fills and governs the soul of any one
a. the efficient source of any power, affection, emotion, desire, etc.
5. a movement of air (a gentle blast)
a. of the wind, hence the wind itself
b. breath of nostrils or mouth
NAS Word Usage - Total: 380 breath 3, Spirit 239, spirit 103, spirits 32, spiritual 1, wind 1, winds 1
Home > Lexicons > Greek > Kardia
The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon
Strong's Number: 2588 Browse Lexicon
Original Word Word Origin
kardia prolonged from a primary kar (Latin, cor, "heart")
Transliterated Word TDNT Entry
Kardia 3:605,415
Phonetic Spelling Parts of Speech
kar-dee'-ah Noun Feminine
Definition
1. the heart a. that organ in the animal body which is the centre of the circulation of the blood, and hence was regarded as the seat of physical life b. denotes the centre of all physical and spiritual life c. the vigour and sense of physical life d. the centre and seat of spiritual life 1. the soul or mind, as it is the fountain and seat of the thoughts, passions, desires, appetites, affections, purposes, endeavours 2. of the understanding, the faculty and seat of the intelligence 3. of the will and character 4. of the soul so far as it is affected and stirred in a bad way or good, or of the soul as the seat of the sensibilities, affections, emotions, desires, appetites, passions e. of the middle or central or inmost part of anything, even though inanimate
NAS Word Usage - Total: 157
heart 102, heart's 1, hearts 49, mind 2, minds 1, quick 1, spirit 1
The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon
Strong's Number: 5590 Browse Lexicon
Original Word Word Origin
yuce from (5594)
Transliterated Word TDNT Entry
Psuche 9:608,1342
Phonetic Spelling Parts of Speech
psoo-khay' Noun Feminine
Definition
1. breath a. the breath of life 1. the vital force which animates the body and shows itself in breathing 1a b. of animals 1a 2. of men 1. life 2. that in which there is life 1. a living being, a living soul 3. the soul . the seat of the feelings, desires, affections, aversions (our heart, soul etc.) a. the (human) soul in so far as it is constituted that by the right use of the aids offered it by God it can attain its highest end and secure eternal blessedness, the soul regarded as a moral being designed for everlasting life b. the soul as an essence which differs from the body and is not dissolved by death (distinguished from other parts of the body)
NAS Word Usage - Total: 101
heart 2, heartily 1, life 36, lives 7, mind 1, minds 1, person 1, persons 3, soul 33, souls 14, suspense* 1, thing 1
leb
A form of lebab; the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
lebab
the heart (as the most interior organ); used also like leb
Peace and Joy
1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a]have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3Not only so, but we[c] also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
6You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 8But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
9Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him! 10For if, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! 11Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
Romans 8
1Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,[a] 2because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death….
5Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6The mind of sinful man[e] is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; 7the sinful mind[f] is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. 8Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God.
9You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 10But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness. 11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you.
12Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation—but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. 13For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, 14because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship.[g] And by him we cry, "Abba,[h] Father."
1 Corinthians 14
14For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful. 15So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.
Mark 2:8
Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and he said to them, "Why are you thinking these things?
Acts 5:3
Then Peter said, "Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land?
2 Corinthians 1:22
set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.
2 Corinthians 3:3
You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.
Galatians 4:6
Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, "Abba, Father."
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
1 Corinthians 2:10-11
The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. 11For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man's spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.
1 Corinthians 2:12
We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.
1 Corinthians 6:17
17But he who unites himself with the Lord is one with him in spirit.
John 3:5-7
5Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. 6Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit[a] gives birth to spirit. 7You should not be surprised at my saying, 'You[b] must be born again.'
· 1 Peter 1:9
for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1:8-10 (in Context) 1 Peter 1 (Whole Chapter)
· 1 Peter 2:11
Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul.
Strong's Number: 4151 Browse Lexicon
Original Word Word Origin
pneuma from (4154)
Transliterated Word TDNT Entry
Pneuma 6:332,876
Phonetic Spelling Parts of Speech
pnyoo'-mah Noun Neuter
Definition
1. the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son
a. sometimes referred to in a way which emphasises his personality and character (the \\Holy\\ Spirit)
b. sometimes referred to in a way which emphasises his work and power (the Spirit of \\Truth\\)
c. never referred to as a depersonalised force
2. the spirit, i.e. the vital principal by which the body is animated
a. the rational spirit, the power by which the human being feels, thinks, decides
b. the soul
3. a spirit, i.e. a simple essence, devoid of all or at least all grosser matter, and possessed of the power of knowing, desiring, deciding, and acting
a. a life giving spirit
b. a human soul that has left the body
c. a spirit higher than man but lower than God, i.e. an angel
1. used of demons, or evil spirits, who were conceived as inhabiting the bodies of men
2. the spiritual nature of Christ, higher than the highest angels and equal to God, the divine nature of Christ
4. the disposition or influence which fills and governs the soul of any one
a. the efficient source of any power, affection, emotion, desire, etc.
5. a movement of air (a gentle blast)
a. of the wind, hence the wind itself
b. breath of nostrils or mouth
NAS Word Usage - Total: 380 breath 3, Spirit 239, spirit 103, spirits 32, spiritual 1, wind 1, winds 1
Home > Lexicons > Greek > Kardia
The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon
Strong's Number: 2588 Browse Lexicon
Original Word Word Origin
kardia prolonged from a primary kar (Latin, cor, "heart")
Transliterated Word TDNT Entry
Kardia 3:605,415
Phonetic Spelling Parts of Speech
kar-dee'-ah Noun Feminine
Definition
1. the heart a. that organ in the animal body which is the centre of the circulation of the blood, and hence was regarded as the seat of physical life b. denotes the centre of all physical and spiritual life c. the vigour and sense of physical life d. the centre and seat of spiritual life 1. the soul or mind, as it is the fountain and seat of the thoughts, passions, desires, appetites, affections, purposes, endeavours 2. of the understanding, the faculty and seat of the intelligence 3. of the will and character 4. of the soul so far as it is affected and stirred in a bad way or good, or of the soul as the seat of the sensibilities, affections, emotions, desires, appetites, passions e. of the middle or central or inmost part of anything, even though inanimate
NAS Word Usage - Total: 157
heart 102, heart's 1, hearts 49, mind 2, minds 1, quick 1, spirit 1
The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon
Strong's Number: 5590 Browse Lexicon
Original Word Word Origin
yuce from (5594)
Transliterated Word TDNT Entry
Psuche 9:608,1342
Phonetic Spelling Parts of Speech
psoo-khay' Noun Feminine
Definition
1. breath a. the breath of life 1. the vital force which animates the body and shows itself in breathing 1a b. of animals 1a 2. of men 1. life 2. that in which there is life 1. a living being, a living soul 3. the soul . the seat of the feelings, desires, affections, aversions (our heart, soul etc.) a. the (human) soul in so far as it is constituted that by the right use of the aids offered it by God it can attain its highest end and secure eternal blessedness, the soul regarded as a moral being designed for everlasting life b. the soul as an essence which differs from the body and is not dissolved by death (distinguished from other parts of the body)
NAS Word Usage - Total: 101
heart 2, heartily 1, life 36, lives 7, mind 1, minds 1, person 1, persons 3, soul 33, souls 14, suspense* 1, thing 1
leb
A form of lebab; the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
lebab
the heart (as the most interior organ); used also like leb
The world
The World System in the Bible
By Dennis McCallum and Gary DeLashmutt
organic disciplemaking.
This outline is condensed from Watchman Nee, Love Not the World
A. Different meanings for Kosmos:
1. The physical globe of earth.
2. The race of man alienated from God (Heb. 11:38; Jn. 14:17; Jn. 15:18)
3. The underlying qualities which animate the world. - I Cor. 2:12 - the spirit of the world - I Cor. 3:19 - the wisdom of the world - I Cor. 7:31 - the way of the world - Titus 2:12 - the lusts of the world - II Pet. 1:4 - the corruption that is in the world - II Pet. 2:20 -the defilement of the world - I Jn. 2:15 - the things that are in the world
B. The hostility of the world system toward God and Christ.
1. I Cor. 1:21 - the world knew not God
2. Jn. 7:7 - the world's works are evil
3. Jn. 14:17 - the world cannot receive the spirit
4. Jn. 15:18 - the world hated Christ
C. Therefore Christ says:
1. Jn. 18:36 - My kingdom is not of this Kosmos
2. Jn. 16:33 - I have overcome the world
3. Jn. 12:31 Now is the judgement of this Kosmos
In addition:
4. James 4:4*- Friendship with the world is enmity with God
5. I Jn. 2:15*- If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
6. I Jn. 5:4 - our faith overcomes the world
D. This is because there is a mind behind the system.
1. Jn. 12:31; Jn. 14:30; Jn. 16:11 - the ruler of this world
2. II Cor. 4:4 - the god of this world (the term here is not Kosmos, but ho seon houtos which is a synonym but contmeplates the world system from the aspect of time, or age, rather than space as does Kosmos. See also Rom. 12:2 and #6).
3. Eph. 2:2 - the prince of the power of the air
4. I Cor. 2:8 - the demons are the rulers of this age or this world
5. Eph. 6:12 - the demons are the world rulers (Kosmoskraters) of this darkness
6. I Jn. 5:19*- the whole world lies in the power of the evil one
E. The believer is not to withdraw from the world system.
1. Jn. 17:15, 16
2. I Cor. 5:9,10
3. Phil. 2:15
4. Mt. 5:13-16
5. Jn. 16:33
By Dennis McCallum and Gary DeLashmutt
organic disciplemaking.
This outline is condensed from Watchman Nee, Love Not the World
A. Different meanings for Kosmos:
1. The physical globe of earth.
2. The race of man alienated from God (Heb. 11:38; Jn. 14:17; Jn. 15:18)
3. The underlying qualities which animate the world. - I Cor. 2:12 - the spirit of the world - I Cor. 3:19 - the wisdom of the world - I Cor. 7:31 - the way of the world - Titus 2:12 - the lusts of the world - II Pet. 1:4 - the corruption that is in the world - II Pet. 2:20 -the defilement of the world - I Jn. 2:15 - the things that are in the world
B. The hostility of the world system toward God and Christ.
1. I Cor. 1:21 - the world knew not God
2. Jn. 7:7 - the world's works are evil
3. Jn. 14:17 - the world cannot receive the spirit
4. Jn. 15:18 - the world hated Christ
C. Therefore Christ says:
1. Jn. 18:36 - My kingdom is not of this Kosmos
2. Jn. 16:33 - I have overcome the world
3. Jn. 12:31 Now is the judgement of this Kosmos
In addition:
4. James 4:4*- Friendship with the world is enmity with God
5. I Jn. 2:15*- If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
6. I Jn. 5:4 - our faith overcomes the world
D. This is because there is a mind behind the system.
1. Jn. 12:31; Jn. 14:30; Jn. 16:11 - the ruler of this world
2. II Cor. 4:4 - the god of this world (the term here is not Kosmos, but ho seon houtos which is a synonym but contmeplates the world system from the aspect of time, or age, rather than space as does Kosmos. See also Rom. 12:2 and #6).
3. Eph. 2:2 - the prince of the power of the air
4. I Cor. 2:8 - the demons are the rulers of this age or this world
5. Eph. 6:12 - the demons are the world rulers (Kosmoskraters) of this darkness
6. I Jn. 5:19*- the whole world lies in the power of the evil one
E. The believer is not to withdraw from the world system.
1. Jn. 17:15, 16
2. I Cor. 5:9,10
3. Phil. 2:15
4. Mt. 5:13-16
5. Jn. 16:33
How we know our values- Your Kingdom, your fruit, your money, your words, your love
Stewardship is how we choose to use the things that are in our lives. We each have certain spheres where we have some rule over. Our time, money, love, our actions, and our words. How will we choose how to use the gifts that have been entrusted to us? This is determined in large part by our values. What trumps what? God, family, self, money.. what is our treasure?
Jesus said in Luke 12:29-34 And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
In Matthew 12:34 he said, For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. Our mouth and our money, our words and our wallet reveal more about what's in our hearts than anything else. Why? Because we talk about and we spend our money on the things that matter most to us.
Matthew 15:7-9
You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you:
'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men.'
MT 15: 17-20 Don't you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man 'unclean.' For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. These are what make a man 'unclean'; but eating with unwashed hands does not make him 'unclean.' "
MT 12:33-37 "Make a tree good and its fruit will be good(doing the will of the Father mt 7:21, keeping with repentance luke 3:8, Love each other Jn 16:17), or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit. You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."
JN 15:4-5,9 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing... As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.
How will we use our kingdom? Will we use our gifts and influence for the kingdom; for the king of kings? Or for our own kingdom? Or for the dark kingdom of the world.
Jesus said in Luke 12:29-34 And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
In Matthew 12:34 he said, For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. Our mouth and our money, our words and our wallet reveal more about what's in our hearts than anything else. Why? Because we talk about and we spend our money on the things that matter most to us.
Matthew 15:7-9
You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you:
'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men.'
MT 15: 17-20 Don't you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man 'unclean.' For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. These are what make a man 'unclean'; but eating with unwashed hands does not make him 'unclean.' "
MT 12:33-37 "Make a tree good and its fruit will be good(doing the will of the Father mt 7:21, keeping with repentance luke 3:8, Love each other Jn 16:17), or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit. You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."
JN 15:4-5,9 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing... As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.
How will we use our kingdom? Will we use our gifts and influence for the kingdom; for the king of kings? Or for our own kingdom? Or for the dark kingdom of the world.
Money
1 Timothy 6:6-10, But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
Is money evil? No. The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Is it wrong to be rich? No. But a drive to be wealthy which puts money over God leads to ruin and destruction. Which is why Paul commands those who are rich to be generous and rich in good deeds.
Look at verses 17-19, Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
Jesus said in Matthew 6:21, For where your treasure (our treasure is either money or the kingdom) is, there your heart will be also. In Matthew 12:34 he said, For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. Our mouth and our money, our words and our wallet reveal more about what's in our hearts than anything else. Why? Because we talk about and we spend our money on the things that matter most to us.
Is money evil? No. The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Is it wrong to be rich? No. But a drive to be wealthy which puts money over God leads to ruin and destruction. Which is why Paul commands those who are rich to be generous and rich in good deeds.
Look at verses 17-19, Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
Jesus said in Matthew 6:21, For where your treasure (our treasure is either money or the kingdom) is, there your heart will be also. In Matthew 12:34 he said, For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. Our mouth and our money, our words and our wallet reveal more about what's in our hearts than anything else. Why? Because we talk about and we spend our money on the things that matter most to us.
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