Ontological Observation as a Way of Knowing continued
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We might falsely assume humans can think and observe ontologically. We forget our limits. We forget depending on our fallen human minds and senses is living at the level of a brute beast. Sometimes, we put convincing labels on our over-confidence. We call our over-confidence “objective observation” or “being unbiased.” While objective thinking sounds good in theory, it doesn’t happen in practice. Raw perception is a myth. We can’t turn off our filters. Only the power of the Almighty God can overcome this problem.
Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” . . . Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. ~ John 8:31-32 & 34-36 New King James Version
Christ will set us free, but freedom isn’t instantly complete. We must listen to His voice and yield to His Spirit. We must abide in His presence listening to what He is telling us as He leads, teaches, and corrects us. The flesh must die. The Holy Spirit must form Christ in us. The truth will make us free from the sinful nature that holds us as slaves right now. First Peter 3:15 says we must purify the Lord Jesus Christ in our hearts, and Matthew 5:8 says the pure in heart will see God.
Until then, our senses can’t provide absolutely accurate impressions, nor can they sense everything. Besides, our worldviews filter and distort our perceptions.
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Christ is our Wisdom. All Wisdom and Knowledge is hidden in the Father and Christ. God is Love. Christ is our Righteousness. Love fulfills the whole Law of God. Though we can’t self-generate Love or Righteousness, God gives it freely if we ask.
attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2:2b-3
There is no knowledge or wisdom outside of Christ. It’s hidden. Mystery is what is hidden. And yet, God promises to reveal it to us.
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