After sin entered the world, the human struggle took on a different form. Many see this struggle as primarily moral, believing that people choose good or evil. But my view is different: the problem we face is not just moral—it’s one of survival. When sin marred God’s perfect creation, trauma, pain, and brokenness filled the world. Children are born into environments shaped by trauma, where survival instincts often take precedence over ideals. People don’t wake up one day and decide to do wrong; they’re responding to wounds, environments, and cultures that have left them feeling empty and desperate.
In these empty spaces, the enemy of souls sows destructive coping mechanisms, presenting them as solutions to the pain. These coping mechanisms might numb the hurt but end up working against the purpose God intended for each life. To view a person only as a “sinner” is to miss their complexity. Healing means addressing the wounds that have led them into survival mode, not merely focusing on outward behavior.
The journey to wholeness begins by seeing God as the one who preserves and sustains us through our struggles. In Exodus 20:1-2, God reminds Israel, “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.” This is a declaration of survival; God is the one who brings us from death to life. It is only when we are brought out of mere survival that we can truly embrace moral living. Dead people cannot be moral, but those who are alive—who have been freed from bondage—can.
In our wounded world, before moral responsibility, we must first recognize the God who gives us life, who heals, who brings us from captivity to freedom. Only then can we respond to His call to live by His standards—not out of fear or duty, but from a place of wholeness and gratitude. This, I believe, is the path from survival to true life in God. May we each embrace His healing, moving beyond survival to live in the fullness of His love and purpose.
-Jermy Arnold
........we must first recognize the God who gives us life, who heals, who brings us from captivity to freedom. Amen and amen. Thanks for sharing this word. Blessings.
The theme encapsulates the core of the message which postulates that "healing is possible." very encouraging
"Healing means addressing (and dressing) the wounds...!" Wow!!
Amen, its encouraging to hear words of wisdom being spoken....
Amen! Lord only you can do what you do. Thank you brother for your word 🙏