Chapter 5: Emptying “Greed” In the previous chapter, through emptying “pride,” we examined the heart that seeks to exalt itself above God and put its own will first. Now, in Chapter 5, we will examine “greed,” which, together with pride, takes deep hold of our souls, prevents us from being satisfied with God, and causes us continually to grasp for the things of this world. We must stand honestly before the Word of God, confront the true nature of the greed that has taken root within us, and learn how to empty ourselves of it. Dr. Hee-dae Lee, who once served as director of the cancer center at a large general hospital, explained the physiological characteristics of cancer cells by comparing them with a spiritual principle. According to medical principles, the normal cells of our bodies are supposed to grow and die repeatedly according to an established order. But when abnormal genetic mutations occur, malformed...
만일 우리가 끝까지 마음의 더러운 우상을 섬기겠다고 고집한다면 ... 만일 우리가 끝까지 마음의 더러운 우상을 섬기겠다고 고집한다면 하나님은 우리에게 이렇게 말씀하고 계십니다 : “ 가서 너희 멋대로 하여라 ” … ‘ 그러나 후에는 너희가 회개하고 나에게 돌아와 나에게 분명히 순종할 것이며 너희 우상으로 나의 거룩한 이름을 더 이상 더럽히지 않을 것이다 . 너희가 나를 섬길 것이며 나는 너희를 기쁘게 받아들일 것이다 ’( 참고 : 에스겔 20:39-40, 현대인의 성경 ).