The Soul of the Lost and Saved

The soul of the lost and saved is going to be talking about what happens with a person who is unsaved and doesn't have the spirit of God dwelling in them to guide them and give advice. Not only that but also going to mention what influences their choices. If you are saved then don't be discouraged because it talks more about being a saved person than a lost person. So click read more and discover some hidden truth...

Romans 12:1

12 And so, dear brothers and sisters. I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.

Psalm 19:7

7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

So here we have a verse that is talking about converting the soul. People without Christ need salvation. They don't need to perform a bunch of commandments such as don't lie or don't steal. Although it is good not to do those things they need Christ because the laws of sin and death is what condemns them. What are the laws of sin and death? The laws that teach you have sinned so either you must die or someone must take your penalty, shed their blood, and die in order for you to be set free. According to the Bible, Jesus Christ nailed the laws of sin and death to the cross for every believer. If you want to read up on that check out Colossians 2:14. If repentance is something that interests you then please go to my other one titled, "Different Kinds of Repentance" and be helped...

Lets get back to the verse in Romans 12. What we find out is that by offering our bodies as a living and holy sacrifice that these are the kinds that God finds acceptable. That the presenting of your body in such a way is true worship. Please see my other one titled, "Walking By The Spirit" if you are looking for ways to worship God in Spirit. It doesn't get into all the detail but it narrows it down to what the person should be looking for and or seeking God's word and the commandments therein.

So hang onto that verse while I go onto Psalm 19:7.

The Bible says that the law of the Lord is perfect, "converting" the soul. A conversion of the soul is a change. So the Laws of God are there to change the believers soul to a more godly one. They are for our best interest anyways. It's good to obey and we receive blessings from such. Even in the small stuff...

So the soul is made up of reason, will, and emotions. Sometimes a persons soul is more emotional than reasonable. Sometimes a persons soul has a strong will but chooses not to reason things out thoroughly. These are not sinful but are okay. However if you want to change then it takes practice and prayer...

Another way this can come through is a person has emotions on bottom. Signifying that they are not their driving force. Then reason is the second layer. They use their reasoning skills to decide what is good or bad. Then having the will for last or better yet first they can appropriately choose what is best and honoring God.

Since God's laws convert the soul it's important to read God's commandments, study them, and meditate on why He may of set a certain one in place. When you find the reason it helps to appropriately apply them to your life. So I've been talking quite a bit, are there any scriptures to bounce this off of? Yes...

Romans 12:2

2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

So there it is. The way we can not copy the behavior of this world, or customs of, is by figuring out God's law and we are to surrender to God by letting our minds be changed to God's ways of doing things. Please read my post, "Walking By The Spirit" after you read this one...

So let us continue...

Psalm 19:7

7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

 How can we find out what are God's ways? God's commandments. They don't get preached about as often as they should but they are still in His word for you to discover. When you discover more of God's commandments, and see them in the light of the New Testament of which ones apply, you may learn and know what God's will is for you with regards to a situation that you're currently wondering about or a completely new one. They are good and pleasing and perfect, so lets trust Him as we discover, practice and obey...

I would like to step aside a bit and explain more of a believer and what is within them. There was one pastor and he talked about a believer basically having three sections and two doors. So I'm going to be elaborating off of that...

 They have one and that is their body, the flesh, which is used to operate their will within their soul. The soul which is made up of reason, will, and emotions. And then there is their spirit. Within their spirit dwells the Holy Spirit who can give them a word of encouragement, knowledge, hope, as well as reminding you what Jesus says. When the Spirit gives you advice and guidance you may make a decision to obey God. If you can be faithful to God with small things you can then be exalted to be faithful with much....

Psalm 19:7

7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

Within these three bubbles there are two doors. One between flesh and soul which can be opened or closed. Then there is one for the soul and spirit which can also be closed...

Some people may have the flesh open a bit and the door to the Spirit opened a bit. It can be a process to completely shut the door of the flesh, the influences, the advice, the desires which conjure up. But there is a promise in the new testament located in Philippians 1:6.

Philippians 1:6

6 And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

So spend time in growing in God's presence. When you spend time in His presence you can be healed from your past...

The door between soul and spirit may be the one that is closed and the flesh opened. This is a bad thing to have happen if it does get closed. If our flesh is giving input and not our spirit we can be in trouble...

Now about the unsaved person. They have a body, soul, and spirit as well. But their spirit has not be quickened to life, in other words born again.They need to be born again through Christ. So without being quickened to life they get their advice from their flesh and desires of. The knowledge of this world. Once a person who is lost hears God's word and the truth of that is how they can be saved.

Galatians 6:8

For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.

So there are two doors. You can either choose to sow to one or the other. The soul, your will, reason, and emotions, are between them both. This is where the armor of God can help as well. Please read Ephesians 6.

It's important to know how to sow to the Spirit. Ways that you can sow to the Spirit is obedience to God. Being renewed in His commandments helps one sow to the Spirit and reap everlasting life. Here is a chapter if you want to read about God's commandments and what they meant to people back in the Old Testament, Psalm 119.

Some commandments are do not lie, do not steal, do not covet. Honor your father and mother in the Lord. Not to take God's name in vain. This means not to attach a curse word to God's name. But that's not the only way you can take God's name in vain. There is one where it links up with one's sinful lifestyle and if they bear His name in such. Then there is the commandment that says "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy"...

That is on Saturday from dawn to dusk. Here are some chapters if you want to do a study, Exodus 20 and Isaiah 58. If you want more information please leave a comment below or send me an email. Do whatever it takes to find true truth!..

As Psalm 139:23-24 says...

23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;
    test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 Point out anything in me that offends you,
    and lead me along the path of everlasting life.

Psalm 51:10-11

10 Create in me a pure heart, O God,
    and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
11 Do not cast me from your presence
   or take your Holy Spirit from me.

So this is all a process. When you come across one of God's commandments and you don't understand seek for the understanding. Job 28:28, Exodus 20:20...

Ask God for wisdom...

James 1:5

5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.

"Walking By The Spirit" flows right from this so if you have time or enjoyed this one try the other and see what you think sometime...

Have a good day.