Then Shall the Sanctuary Be Cleansed - Donald K. Short
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for freedom from <strong>the</strong> oppression it brings. It is <strong>the</strong><br />
root of much physical and mental suffering and<br />
plays a prominent part in producing neuroses. This<br />
mental suffering of guilt was <strong>the</strong> reason Adam<br />
charged his wife with his transgression. The one he<br />
loved most dearly became <strong>the</strong> object of his<br />
accusation, for his guilt burdened his mind and<br />
pressed down his soul (Genesis 3:12, 13). His<br />
beloved Eve was caught in <strong>the</strong> same trap and<br />
sought to relieve her anguish of soul by accusing<br />
<strong>the</strong> serpent.<br />
This longing for freedom from guilt has pushed<br />
<strong>the</strong> human race to search unceasingly for <strong>the</strong> right<br />
things to do in order to be freed from this complex.<br />
This guilt has become <strong>the</strong> engine of driving force<br />
to create "righteousness by works." It is an<br />
insatiable motivation as long as guilt remains. This<br />
is where <strong>the</strong> gospel becomes <strong>the</strong> cure. The freedom<br />
which <strong>the</strong> gospel brings is by a confrontation with<br />
it. It is <strong>the</strong> power of God, and <strong>the</strong> power of God<br />
forgives, cleanses and sustains <strong>the</strong> human soul.<br />
However, "religion" was not invented by God.<br />
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