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Presence vs principles
Being wise in your own eyes is the danger of being enlightened
There is a dimension of exploits in life that is not principle-dependent. Principles are guidelines that govern behavior and decision-making. They are foundational truths or laws that can lead to successful outcomes when followed.
Principles like humility, service, diligence, persistence, consistency, honesty, excellence, integrity, relationships, gratitude, etc have their place in life however, relying solely on a principle-based mindset can lead to frustration, as you might do everything “right” yet still experience failure.
For example, principles of honesty or integrity can influence how a person conducts themselves in various situations but those principles alone do not guarantee success in life.
You will grow and reach a certain level in life where you will find that to do exploits depends on Presence. You can never truly walk in faith if you do not know God personally.
Principles are powerful but they are inferior to the presence of God.
The presence of God is beyond principles.
Spirits cannot disrupt the presence of God but they can disrupt even the most fundamental principles. For instance, there is a principle of reproduction. When a man…