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Well I have never used a blog before so thought I would try it out.
I have been doing a bit of a bible study on doors in the bible. At this stage it is nothing too in-depth, but I thought it might be good to share what I have, even if only to remind myself
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If you have any additional thoughts to add or scriptures then feel free.
I once heard that the first use of a word in the bible often sets the scene for later on. So with that in mind I looked at the first door in the bible and found:-
Gen 4 v 7 (The Lord said to Cain) if you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.
My thoughts - 1 Jn 3 v 12 says Cain's actions were evil and his brother's were righteous. Believing in his own works instead of putting his faith in God, led to jealousy and feelings of non-acceptance. Can this be the same for us, can it lead to frustration, diappointment, anger, jealousy, bitterness, pride etc.
The fact that sin was only crouching at the door suggests Cain had a choice to keep the door closed or open it.
A few years ago we had central heating fitted in the house and there was a lot of dust, debris, etc due to the work. The dust took ages to get rid of, every surface had to be wiped down but when it settled you could see the dust again later. Sin is a poor guest, once let in, it can smear its debris and dust over your mind and the clean up process can be long and tiring. Even when made to leave (ie repentence), the presence of sin can linger for a while (guilt). Best to leave sin outside and invite Jesus in instead.
I have been doing a bit of a bible study on doors in the bible. At this stage it is nothing too in-depth, but I thought it might be good to share what I have, even if only to remind myself
.If you have any additional thoughts to add or scriptures then feel free.
I once heard that the first use of a word in the bible often sets the scene for later on. So with that in mind I looked at the first door in the bible and found:-
Gen 4 v 7 (The Lord said to Cain) if you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.
My thoughts - 1 Jn 3 v 12 says Cain's actions were evil and his brother's were righteous. Believing in his own works instead of putting his faith in God, led to jealousy and feelings of non-acceptance. Can this be the same for us, can it lead to frustration, diappointment, anger, jealousy, bitterness, pride etc.
The fact that sin was only crouching at the door suggests Cain had a choice to keep the door closed or open it.
A few years ago we had central heating fitted in the house and there was a lot of dust, debris, etc due to the work. The dust took ages to get rid of, every surface had to be wiped down but when it settled you could see the dust again later. Sin is a poor guest, once let in, it can smear its debris and dust over your mind and the clean up process can be long and tiring. Even when made to leave (ie repentence), the presence of sin can linger for a while (guilt). Best to leave sin outside and invite Jesus in instead.