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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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