Dead Man Walking

"For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace." 

Romans 8.6

To be carnally minded means that all you think about is pleasing yourself. It refers to those people whose only worry is who they’ll be dating next, how to get the latest trainers or cell phone, how they will make themselves the most popular girl/boy in their little group - in other words their minds are only set on satisfying the desires of their flesh. And because of this they are prepared to lie, steal, hurt, cheat and even kill for it.

These are the people who are dead spiritually. They are completely self-absorbed and ignore God; they have no life in them. They come to the YPG meetings thinking that because they spend a few hours in the church they are exempt from eternal death. Poor people! They are already dead without knowing it. They are breathing, studying, playing, laughing, talking, etc. but are dead spiritually.

"What are you right now, alive or dead?"

Now those who are spiritually minded - those who mind the things of God - are constantly thinking about what Jesus would do if He were in their place. They seek God’s direction through praying and meditation on the Bible.

Amongst other things they attend the youth meetings not for appearance but because they understand that what the pastor preaches is God’s instruction for their lives. Therefore they always make the difference. They stand out. They are not problematic people who need to be constantly rebuked or reminded of their duties as Christians. They are like flames of fire, they’re ALIVE!

Because their minds are set on the things above, they do not need to be around other people to fill the void. They are at peace.

What are you right now, DEAD or ALIVE?

Adj. Carnal - 1.Marked by the appetites and passions of the body… involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit. 2. Of or relating to the body or flesh

Pr Luke Castro

YPG National Coordinator

Dead Sea

The other day I heard a very powerful analogy between some Christians and the Dead Sea. I'm going to explain to you. But before talking about the Dead Sea let me talk to you about the Sea of Galilee.

The Sea of Galilee is the largest freshwater lake in Israel. Springs of water run from its bottom creating a flow of fresh water all the time. The water is never still. It feeds other small lakes, including the Dead Sea.

The Dead Sea is 8.6 times saltier than the ocean. This salinity makes for a harsh environment where animals cannot flourish, hence its name. Once it receives the water from the Sea of Galilee it retains ALL the water. The Dead Sea does not supply any other river, lake or sea. The water is always still. No oxygen. Therefore no life.

What does it have to do with you and me? Simple, the Sea of Galilee represents those who always share with others what God has given to them. They share their testimony. They are not shy neither afraid. They are not selfish or self-centered. They are like a stream of water that flows with freshness. Therefore they are always FRESH in the spirit.

The Dead Sea represents... well, you know.