Man?s Nature: One?s Invisible Metaphysical Imprint and the Bible

training, can excel in that same undertaking? We instinctively call such a one, “a natural” – and rightly so. People are gifted … or not. Every aptitude will ultimately be traced back to God as its Author. At the Final Judgment, that will be the basis upon which He will require an accounting for how such aptitudes were employed.

One’s abilities can be used for good or bad. Since it is God who creates and then distributes these gifts, He alone decides if the use has been good or bad. The primary demarcation is if one’s abilities were employed in honoring the God of the Bible, and promoting His agenda … or not. Musical abilities are an example. So also, business prowess. Organizational and leadership abilities are a couple more. Writing is yet another. There are multitudes of natural talents that can be used either way. Additionally, some people are granted more talents than others (Mt 25:14-30 – and you think this is only about money?). “He who is not with Me is against Me; and He who does not gather with Me scatters” (Lk 11:23). Our objections to such narrowness … will not prevail.

But, There’s More!

When one is born again, spiritual gifts are disbursed. These are additional grants beyond that first imprint. The Spirit distributes “to each one individually as He wills” (1Cor 12:11). These are either used positively – or are neglected. Obviously, God wants them used. They cannot be used negatively like natural giftings can be. That is an oxymoron. By the way, one’s natural giftings may very well be “cleaned up” and employed by God in His Kingdom expansion. But, this must be carefully worked out

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