Human objective from a Biblical perspective

 

The objective of a sinner is lawlessness, rebellion, and a natural desire to do right without the blessing of God's Divine favor.

The objective of a penitent sinner affected by the Holy Spirit. Tired of the old life with a desire to turn to Christ. The mind is changed with recognition of Christ as Savior and Redeemer. Forgiveness from all sins of the past and pardon from God are received through trusting Christ. At the point of the broken will and full acceptance of Christ...God's favor regenerates the human soul. The mind, will, and intellect thus becomes subject to the authority of Christ's presence. For the first time in life a believing heart is focused on Christ and has God-given power to do right. The aim is obedience to God.

The objective of a saved man is to die to self. Reason? The Holy Spirit in light of Christ reveals and shows the believing heart the necessity of death to self. Unlike sin, self is something inherited from the Old Adamic life. Unlike sin, self cannot be confessed or forgiven. Death to self becomes the objective of a saved man because the Spirit constantly reveals full Salvation and constant victory. Why? Self tries to rule the believing heart and causes an "inner conflict" never experienced before in life. Why? God's Blessing of Divine Grace "abounds much, much more" and thus leads the believing heart back to Calvary. What is revealed? Crucifixion of self which is a God-given directive.

The objective of a believer after crucifixion to self. Renewal and transformation has taken place. The Spirit filled and Spirit led life rules the flesh. Totally given to God. The inner conflict is over. The outer conflicts of life are put into the hands of Christ. Realization that by being under the authority of an enthroned Christ nothing in life can defeat you. The object? Complete dependency on Christ. The Devil is defeated. The Old Adam is buried. Temptations don't have the same effect on a Sanctified man. The aim and objective are constantly Christ centered. Contentment is found. Rooted and grounded in Christ. Steadfast. Cannot be swayed back to the Old Life. The righteousness of the Law "fulfilled" in you. The objective? To be single-minded on Christ.