“We use our powerful God-tools for smashing warped philosophies, tearing down barriers erected against the truth of God, fitting every loose thought and emotion and impulse into the structure of life shaped by Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:4-5 MSG)
Home renovation shows often feature a segment on demolishing the old to make space for the new. They tear down walls between living rooms, dining areas, and kitchens. These open-concept plans allow for more natural light, visual flow, a sense of togetherness, and ease of communication.
A life steeped in worldliness is like an old house with compartmentalized rooms. These walls enable us to manage the separate areas of our identity. However, it blocks the flow of the Spirit. Tearing down barriers against truth is a prerequisite to enlightenment. Unless we demolish the strongholds of self-defeating attitudes and behavior, our lives remain dark, cramped, and musty. Just as remodeling an old house exposes wiring, plumbing, and ductwork--renovating our spiritual lives reveals many loose thoughts, emotions, and impulses. All of these must be fitted properly into the new structure of a God-shaped life. Once the renovation is complete, the new space looks and feels completely different. Light floods in. There is openness and communion. There is no separation between us and God.
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