We can think of 'sin' as a virus which is in the world, in the air
around us within the spiritual dimension. Some people are dying from
this virus and don't even know it, nor would they have any reason to
know about the vaccine. They are too busy to concern themselves with
conspiracy theories like that anyway.
Other people are dying from
the virus and know it, but they see the vaccine as too risky. Based on
what they have seen so far, the effectiveness of the vaccine hasn't been
proven. The side effects may not be worth it - they figure dying slowly
may outweigh the perceived negative side effects of the vaccine.
And then others rush to take the vaccine but then see some lingering
effects of the virus around them and lose faith in the vaccine's
effectiveness. This uncertainty cancels out the work of the vaccine and
keeps it dormant within them with no effect. Because they have lost
faith in the vaccines ability to save them, they stay away from all
others who appear to be infected with the virus thinking they might
become contaminated. It's really no use telling other people about the
vaccine - these people don't really believe it works anyway. They figure
if they get really sick from the virus in the future they will just go
to the hospital and get a booster shot to see if the dormant vaccine
inside them will start working. For these people, the vaccine inside
them is really more of a personal life insurance policy.
Still others recognize both the virus and also the dramatic effect the vaccine has had on the people who really believe it works. These people see how, when mixed with belief, the vaccine not only cancels out the work of the virus but also reverses its effects.
These people take the vaccine and let it radiate throughout their bodies. They tend to it. They feed it. They fan it into flame. They trust the seed will grow even before it pops through the dirt.
Soon, these people continue to breathe in the contaminated air around them without suffering from any negative effects of the virus. They become bold - the fear of the virus has lost it's grip on them. They walk right into the epicenter of the outbreak. The virus simply dies when it comes into contact with them. It's as if they are now clothed in a robe of protection. The virus no longer has a place to stick. It no longer has any power.
"For you, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." - 1 John 4:4
Still others recognize both the virus and also the dramatic effect the vaccine has had on the people who really believe it works. These people see how, when mixed with belief, the vaccine not only cancels out the work of the virus but also reverses its effects.
These people take the vaccine and let it radiate throughout their bodies. They tend to it. They feed it. They fan it into flame. They trust the seed will grow even before it pops through the dirt.
Soon, these people continue to breathe in the contaminated air around them without suffering from any negative effects of the virus. They become bold - the fear of the virus has lost it's grip on them. They walk right into the epicenter of the outbreak. The virus simply dies when it comes into contact with them. It's as if they are now clothed in a robe of protection. The virus no longer has a place to stick. It no longer has any power.
"For you, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." - 1 John 4:4
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