08/19/2026
We are dual beings—both natural and spiritual. Apostle Paul addresses these two natures of man in Romans 7:14–25. While our natural brain learns and develops as we gather knowledge, our spiritual mind is already fully formed because we were created in the image of God.
God placed spiritual capacity within us, giving us discernment. Our spiritual mind acts as a receiver: it evaluates the signals and warnings picked up by the natural brain, while also perceiving spiritual truths our physical minds cannot comprehend.
When we sense something in the spirit, our spiritual mind transmits that understanding directly to our human mind. Thus, we learn in two dimensions—naturally as we grow, and spiritually through revelation. Because we are fashioned in the image of Yahweh, we are already equipped to comprehend, analyze, see, hear, and discern everything He intends for us. Our spiritual man constantly transmits wisdom to our natural man. As Matthew 26:41 reminds us, the flesh is weak, but the spirit is willing.
Some distinguish between body, soul, and spirit, but I believe we are body and spirit—because the soul and spirit are one unified inner man. It is not four aspects, nor three separate parts like body, soul, and spirit; it is body and spirit working as one. In Genesis 2:7, God breathed the "breath of life" into the dust of the earth to bring man to life. That breath was a literal piece of Yahweh placed inside of us: His very Spirit.
Discernment is not a skill we acquire; it is an innate gift placed within us because we house the Spirit of God. Through Him, we are already fully equipped—mentally, physically, and spiritually.
We will dive deeper into this topic in the months to come as the Lord leads us.
~Shareta Berry
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