http://awakenedear.wordpress.com/2010/01/26/embarking/
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Are you wishing to draw nearer to Christ... do You want to get insight into different means of being set apart for Him?
This blog post discusses the Nazirite lifestyle, and how that looks modern day. I encourage you to read the Bible verses mentioned as you go along (I simply googled them).
Here is an excerpt:
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“The danger of the Nazirite consecration is to be holy on the outside, but inwardly carry a hard and self-righteous heart that hides behind the mask of righteousness, and impressive outward actions that disguise a bankrupt soul. Only the fire of inward intimacy, the filling of the Holy Spirit along with continuously receiving God’s mercy and delight for us can deliver us from a Pharisaical heart. Nazirites who are not living with intimacy with the Lord also face the danger of self-righteousness when they rejoice in their commitment to Jesus rather than Jesus Christ himself……Too often we judge others by their actions while judging ourselves by our intentions. The heart of those who rejoice in their own strength will end up in one of two pitfalls: either arrogance of accomplishment, or self-hatred as an unworthy son. Only embracing the grace of God to us with humility can help us avoid this……Discipline neither has the power nor the ability to satisfy the human heart. The human heart is made alive by romance, intimacy, and mystery and is fueled by passion and adventure. If we substitute this with discipline we will end up with a cold wanting heart of a Pharisee. When discipline replaces intimacy the only time we feel loved is when we see ourselves measuring up to Christ’s standards. When we fail we’ll believe we are no longer loved. The Consecration and discipline of a Nazirite must spring from the filling of the Spirit and the fire of God’s jealousy on the human heart.”
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Be blessed! Life's an adventure if you let it be-
Ginny
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