In order the approach this question, I would begin
by framing the overall picture of the soul as a complex
city filled with contradictions.
Bad/Good
Evil/Righteous
Ungodly/Godly
Reviling/Rejoicing
Soul's complex nature is like a house divided, a
mansion with many rooms, a place of different
levels with zoned areas. The soul connects both
to the carnal as well as with the spiritual. This
is the dual nature, like twins wrestling inside.
A prime illustration of this dual nature that has
been wrestling within an internal war is found
in the story about Jacob renamed as Israel. See:
Genesis 32:21-31.
The internal conflicts within the soul begins to
find resolution when we can accurately name those
fragmentary parts of our lives. It takes faith and
courage to move away from our comfort zones to
tear down defensive walls and enter into the tension
filled places. When we no longer have hidden parts
secretly betraying us we can learn how to entrust
our soul into the hands of the LORD and Master.
Strong's G720 - Arneomai (verb) = to deny, deny
one's self, to disregard his own interests or to prove
false to himself, to act entirely unlike himself, to
abnegate, to abjure, to not accept, to reject, to
refuse something offered
I believe the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ
provides a safe place that gives hope, strength and
the spiritual power to break free of the obstacles that
bind us to hidden dark divisions. It is in this light
we become like innocent children having our fallen
faults forgiven, receiving heavenly blessings of His
renewal and eventual redemption from above.
Titus 2:11-12 KJV
For the grace of God that brings salvation has
appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying
ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live
soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present
world; looking for that blessed hope, and the
glorious appearing of the great God and our
Saviour Jesus Christ;
