This episode unpacks the difference between perspective and principle when it comes to understanding Scripture. The focus is Romans 8:28—“all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.” For years, many have read this as a personal promise that everything will work out if they love God. But here it’s reframed: it’s not about things working for me, it’s about how those who identify with God perceive everything. To them, all things are seen as working together for ripening, maturing, and growth.
That reframing shifts the conversation from battling “good versus evil” to recognizing ripeness versus unripeness. In the original languages, good meant “ripe” and evil meant “unripe.” What looks wrong or immature now may just be a stage on the way to maturity. This means the real issue isn’t whether life is for us or against us—it’s whether we can see beyond self. The problem of self distorts perspective. Self always asks, “How does this benefit me?” and in doing so, misses the truth.
The episode breaks down self as a “Satanic Errored Living Form”—a mindset shaped by distorted thoughts, ego, and selfishness. When self is at the center, we misuse systems, twist Scripture, and settle for less than their purpose. Just as people put pans in an oven drawer meant to be a warmer, life can function in the wrong way for years without us realizing it. The results aren’t always immediate harm, but missed purpose and wasted potential.
Jesus’ call to “deny yourself” (Matthew 16) becomes clear in this light. Denying self isn’t about rejecting who we are, but about rejecting the contaminated version of self that clings to ego and human-centered ideas. Only then can we see God clearly, understand Scripture correctly, and step into the maturity we were meant for. In short, when self is removed, sight is restored—and what once seemed evil or broken is revealed as part of the ripening process.
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