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...
왜 하나님께서 그리하시는 것일까요 ? 하나님께서 우리에게 질병과 고통을 주십니다 . 그 질병과 고통으로 인해 우리는 입맛을 잃어 아무리 맛있는 음식이라도 쳐다보기가 싫어지며 우리의 몸은 점점 쇠약해져서 뼈와 가죽만 남게 되고 결국 우리는 죽음 직전에 이르게 됩니다 . 왜 하나님께서 그리하시는 것일까요 ? 어쩌면 그 이유는 우리를 깨우치기 위해서 일수도 있습니다 ( 참고 : 욥기 33:19-22, 현대인의 성경 ).