SEPARATING THE SPIRITUAL FROM THE PHYSICAL
THE HIDDEN MEANING
INTRODUCTION
In these next scriptures, we at VAL-TE’ believe means achieving a state of unwavering faith and inner certainty where you fully trust in a higher power, your purpose, or spiritual truths, rather than being constantly “tossed by the wind” of confusion, fear, and indecision. I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. And I urge you also, true companion, help these women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life. Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Immanuel. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4: 2-9 NKJV
Biblical Word
REMOVING ALL DOUBT – It is not good to punish an innocent man, or to flog officials for their integrity. A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even tempered. Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue. Proverbs 17: 26-28 NIV
Reference
James 1: 2-8 – My friends, consider yourselves fortunate when all kinds of trials come your way, for you know that when your faith succeeds in facing such trials, the result is the ability to endure. Make sure that your endurance carries you all the way without failing, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. But if any of you lack wisdom, you should pray to God, who will give it to you; because God gives generously and graciously to all. But when you pray, you must believe and not doubt at all. Whoever doubts is like a wave in the sea that is driven and blown about by the wind. If you are like that, unable to make up your mind and undecided in all you do, you must not think that you will receive anything from the Lord. GNT
Significance
At Peace with Yourself (Instead of questioning if you are loved, guided, or on the right path, you have a gut feeling that you are) – We at VAL-TE’ also believe often view doubt as a tool of negativity to weaken you, while faith is the fuel for a fulfilling life. Gaining a clear understanding or your spiritual identity and the principles you follow. When doubt is removed, your actions are rooted in trust and purpose, not fear or hesitation. You are confident in pursuing what you believe is right. It involves believing that there is a higher purpose or guidance at work, even when you can’t see the whole picture or understand every situation (like trusting in God’s plan despite difficult circumstances). The result of removing doubt is a sense of calm and stability, no longer being “like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed” by every changing circumstance or negative thought.
