Obsessions stalk, if and when you pursue the urgent and the immediate of life's dimensions, with no large purpose in mind.
"He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love." - The Bible (Ephesians 4:16)
Faith in myself is not denying my Self. The Self interferes as I seek to love, glorify, and serve God as the only worthy candidate for total life purpose.
"Then, calling the crowd to join His disciples, He said, If any of you wants to by my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways take up your cross, and follow Me." - The Bible (Mark 8:34)
Only when we instantly, firstly, and regularly ask God for wisdom, by going to His Word for counsel, by trusting in His leadership of every situation, do we become free from obsessional living.
"Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take." - The Bible (Proverbs 3:6)
Knowledge is not power. Knowledge draws power from application. It is doing that demonstrates the reality of hearing.
"But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don't forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it." - The Bible (James 1:25)
Loving God and living for Him in life's various dimensions could never turn into an inappropriate obsession. You will never go wrong wanting Him above anyone or anything else.
"I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead. I want to suffer with Him, sharing in His death." - The Bible (Philippians 3:10)
A spiritual philosopher, Dr. Ramesh Richard speaks on the ultimate issues of life to tens of thousands of people around the globe each year.
He clarifies the message of God and the meaning of the Bible to wide-ranging audiences-from Harvard to Haiti, from Prime Ministers of nations to the masses in them, from gatherings of a few to a hundred thousand. He has been given the opportunity of speaking good news and providing personal hope for people in over 80 countries.
An inspirational speaker and graduate school professor, Dr. Richard has earned two doctoral degrees-a Th.D. (in systematic theology) from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. (in philosophy) from the University of Delhi. He has also authored several books including "Soul Passion", "Soul Mission" and "Soul Vision".