Hebrews 4:12 talks about the word of God being like a double edged sword that separates; soul from spirit, joints and marrow, and the mind and heart. Sometimes we swing the word of God around aimlessly and exhaust ourselves in the process. So often we apply the word to outside forces and forget to apply it to the internal battles. I'd like to introduce a practice that samurai's use when they've been defeated called sepuku. Samurai kneel down and turn the blade they've used to slaughter countless enemies and pierce themselves with a fatal wound.
I believe this can translate over to Christians everywhere. Sometimes we need to turn the double edged sword around and pierce ourselves with the word of God. Jesus says those who lose their life for him will gain it eternally. Let us wound our flesh mortally in order to see eternal glory. I've been called a masochist when it comes to killing this flesh of mine. I laugh and respond that's right! This skin I'm wrapped in is a beast. It looks to consume sin after sin, so I fight it with the living word of God to become more like him.
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