In their 2012 album, 12 Stones sing about the infection which exists in our world in their song Infected. According to Saint Augustine. this infection began as a result of the fall of mankind depicted in Genesis 3. Like a fatal disease, this spiritual infection has worsened with each generation.
God created man to live forever on earth, Genesis 3:3. Unfortunately, the consequence of original sin initiated this spiritual infection into the flesh of Adam and Eve, Genesis 3:16-19. Though their lives lasted over 900 years, internally this infection was apparent. Their first child Cain, killed their second child, Abel due to a spirit of envy and jealousy which consumed Cain until he finally murdered his brother.
As I try to do the right thing daily, this infection attacks me like the apostle Paul describes in Galatians 5:15-18. While this infection is terminal to our flesh, there is a spiritual cure. Like a surgeon performing surgery, people must crucify their sinful nature with its passions and desires, Galatians 2:20. Although doing this does not secure us a worry free life, it does open the door to secure your eternal destiny, 1 John 5:13. Jesus is the remedy to this spiritual infection, like a chewable tablet of truth found in Colossians 3:15-17.
by Jay Mankus
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