I thought about this idea to help understand the distinction
between the spirit, soul and body. It has its limitations. Perhaps you can
think of another way.
Hardware
The body is everything we can see, the physical, the moving
parts; like the hardware of a computer. If something goes wrong with your
hardware then it needs to be fixed or replaced. The hardware needs to do what
the software tells it to do.
Software
The software is where the thinking and decision-making
happens in the computer. Programs run, files are organised, memory is stored.
If there is a problem with your software then you need to get an update, to
refresh and to remove any bugs.
Connection
If the hardware and the software are doing their jobs, then
the computer should be able to connect to the internet. It can come alive to
the big world of the web. The internet is not God, but I think this connection
is like the way our own spirit’s come alive at salvation and are then able to
connect spiritually with God.
Friends, God is so
good to us, so we really ought to submit our hardware to Him which pleases Him.
Don’t be branded by the world but as you connect with God, let Him update,
upgrade and refresh your software. Then you will know all that God has for you
and wants for you.
Very rough paraphrase of Romans 12:1-2
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