Capítulo 5: Vaciar la “codicia” En el capítulo anterior examinamos, mediante el vaciamiento del “orgullo”, el corazón que intenta exaltarse por encima de Dios y anteponer su propia voluntad. Ahora, en el capítulo 5, examinaremos la “codicia”, que junto con el orgullo se apodera profundamente de nuestra alma, nos impide estar satisfechos con Dios y nos lleva a aferrarnos continuamente a las cosas del mundo. Debemos presentarnos honestamente delante de la Palabra de Dios, enfrentar la verdadera naturaleza de la codicia que habita en nosotros y aprender cómo vaciarla. El Dr. Hee-dae Lee, quien fue director del centro oncológico de un gran hospital general, explicó en cierta ocasión las características fisiológicas de las células cancerosas comparándolas con un principio espiritual. Según los principios médicos, las células normales del cuerpo deben crecer y morir repetidamente siguiendo un orden determinado. ...
The believers who comforts a pastor, The pastor who makes the believers to be in sorrow (2 Corinthians 7:6-10)
The believers who comforts a pastor, The pastor who makes the believers to be in sorrow “But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus, and not only by his coming but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever. Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Though I did regret it--I see that my letter hurt you, but only for a little while -- yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death” (2 Corinthians 7:6-10). There are many believers who need comfort around us. They are all de...