Definitions:
- Emotions: – Are those expressions that we demonstrate towards animate objects. (i.e.) People and other living creatures.
- Feelings: – Are those expressions that we demonstrate towards inanimate objects (i.e.) Nature.
Emotions and Feelings can be conjured up either by our conscious or sub-conscious minds, as well as breaking forth spontaneously, without the persons consent or knowledge. Such a result takes place in the form of manipulation of the Soul, through an outside agent; in this case, the Devil or his cohorts.
Due to the nature of this particular sickness, the patient must be treated in the Spirit realm, as opposed to the physical realm; as in the case of a broken arm or leg. The secular world would deal with such a sickness through psychology or psychotherapy. The minister should however deal with such a person, through counseling and rehabilitation through “inner healing”, or “healing of the Emotions”. As with a mind that is off balance and thus causing an imbalance in ones reaction towards a particular situation; so the Emotions and Feelings drive a person towards self-destruction. Note however, that this is not Demon Possession or Oppression, but a lack of will power on behalf of the person. This can also cause a decline in the persons self image.
NOTE: Refer to diagram on Spirit, Soul and Body.
The Mind, intellect, sensibilities and Brain, can all be helped by your will, (Soul) getting into agreement with your Spirit. However, for your 5 physical senses, Emotions and Feelings, to be helped, the Soul must exercise its will over the Body, and thus agreement must come from an outside agency, such as two people standing in agreement.
Transformation can take place through the washing of the Word, and thus prevent an overload situation; but to remove scar tissue, forgiveness must be ministered and the healing balm of Gilead applied to soothe the Raw Areas. Where this washing cannot function due to an overload situation; it is then that an outside agency must be asked to step in and assist through Prayer, Faith, and Forgiveness. Counseling and most of all Human Fellowship are essential, (i.e.) Forsake not the gathering of yourselves together as the manner of some of you is.
A HUMAN BEING
Spirit} {Character} {Mind, Intellect, Brain}
Soul } {Will } {Emotion, Feelings}
Body} {Personality} {5 Physical Senses}
Definition:
Character: – The character of a Person, is formed from information flowing through (the Mind, Intellect and Brain)
Will:- The will of a person, is formed from information flowing through (the Emotions and Feelings)
Personality:- The personality of a Person, is formed from information flowing through (5 Physical senses)
Thus Character demonstrates its-self in the form of how the person sees and understands the world and his environment. Personality demonstrates its-self in the form of how a person responds to the world and his environment.
In the Christian sense, Character is formed through the understanding of the word of God, and Personality is formed through the leading and direction of the Holy Spirit. Thus being recreated in the image of God through Salvation, we are transformed into His likeness through the leading of His Holy Spirit, through consecration and the washing of His word.
Inner Healing or Healing of the Emotions:
This is a subject that unfortunately, today’s’ ministers to frequently overlook, because there is no Charisma attached, and thus no glamour and fame. The Christian Warrior is usually tossed aside after a battle and left to rely on His own resources or die. The commitment towards one another and towards the Body of Christ has become a Church meeting and not fellowship in its real sense.
The Healing Balm of Gilead: (Counseling, Body Ministry.)
- Comfort one another with these words.
2. Building one another up in the Unity of Faith.
3. Exhorting one another to good deeds.
4. Bearing one another’s burdens.
5. Lifting one another up on our shields of Faith.
6. Looking after the orphan and the widows.
7. Love, the ability to see the person as vulnerable and precious. i.e. as God sees them.
This was the message that Christ administered to every crowd that gathered to hear Him teach. The signs and wonders took place after the proclamation of peace and good will towards all mankind. Note that He never preached at them, He always ministered to them. Today’s messages have become an expose of what God would have to say to these people, is left till last, and only those who remain in the service after its close, receive from the Lord. Thus the Churches throughout History have shrunk, and are beginning to do so again.
SENSORY AREAS
The Sensory Areas are the Mind, Intellect, Brain, 5 Physical Senses, Emotions and Feelings. As the sensory areas become overdeveloped, due to a blocking of the process caused through a traumatic experience; so a shrinking of the Spirit, Soul, and Body takes place, until the person is controlled or led by his Emotions, Feelings, what he thinks, response to his environment etc. It is then that a Christian who cannot be possessed by the Devil, because for all intensive purposes he is possessed by the Spirit of God; can be controlled and manipulated by the Devil. The will power of the person thus diminishes and a feeling of failure or missing the mark, occurs. At this point, the person willfully gives up hope, and begins to wither away.
EMOTIONS AND FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD
God intended us to be individuals, with our own personalities, but with His character. Thus all people’s response to a given situation would be different, thus making us individuals, but having common denominator characteristically.
The Church has tried to suppress our Emotions and Feelings, saying that it is not godly, and yet is the very foundation upon which Worship is rooted and seated.
Without Emotions and Feelings, we become Zombies, exercising our Freedom of Choice, without Conscience.