Are You Programmed By THe World Or By His Word

Our minds program us to see the world we live in. This programming occurs from childhood through the sights and sounds we are exposed to. As we grow, the programming gets more sophisticated. Once we believed anything that we heard as truth. As we began to experience life, we became aware that not everything we see and hear is true. Many are just opinions expressed through others and the media. We learn the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic in school. This then enables us to explore the world in different dimensions. We realise that belief systems operate in the world. We are persuaded by one ideology or another. So the fabric of our thought patterns is generated to screen what we see and hear. Religion adds another layer to our beliefs. Many get into conflict because of differences in the way we see the world.

Within our world are systems that operate to carry out functions. These systems are developed over time and changed with new knowledge and discovery. Some systems are resistant to change. Others are more open and flexible. All these systems impact our daily lives. Many are sucked into a system and operate like robots. Others higher up in the system control others within the system. We tend to think like leaders in a system or as servants. All of these impact the way we perceive others and our relationships.

Divisions are normal in any system. This applies to the church system as well. Denominations are created through division. One does not talk to the other due to this division. Sadly, the church is divided despite worshiping the one God. These are created by humans who are fallen. Our fallen nature does not appear to change despite being born again due to old programming. This is why we need to be renewed through our minds being transformed by the word of God. Come, Holy Spirit, and renew us so that we can be one in Christ.