We are not what we appear to be. We are spirit, soul, and body. (1 Thessalonians 5:23)
The Apostle Paul writes about the "outward man" perishing, but the "inward man is being renewed day by day." To try to explain all this in a short time, would be very difficult. I don't know if I could explain it, even if I had all the time in the world. But my belief is that according to what the Apostle Paul teaches here: Our soul is the heart of the spiritual part of us. That inner part, that through the help of the Holy Spirit, can make a connection with God, and can be "renewed day by day."
The spirit is our spiritual body, as we have a physical body. As we move, and have our being, our spiritual body moves with us. And this spiritual body, where the soul is at the heart, will someday, go to be with the Lord, for eternity. (John 14:1-3)
We are to take seriously, that which is within us, and make sure that this part of us, is as healthy as it can be. Through our feeding upon the Word of God, and the fellowship through prayer, we will keep the inner person spiritually healthy and strengthened, the further we go along our spiritual journey! GP
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