Hacker

In almost every human-made religious system, there are beliefs that contradict the very principles of that religion, sect, or denomination. Some refer to these individuals as extremists—and Christianity is not exempt from them. Extremism takes many forms, some obvious, like IS*S, and others more subtle. Certain extremists use a specific tactic to recruit: they convince their targets that a particular action will absolve them of past sins. Once the target accepts this idea, believes it, and acts on it, the result can be devastating—innocent people harmed in the name of faith. At its core, this mindset is rooted in the belief that divine acceptance is achieved solely through works. Sound familiar? It should. The idea of salvation through works is deeply ingrained in human thinking.

It allows us to “chop” the line, skip crucial steps, hack into the inner, Most Holy Sanctum without walking through the outer courts of true transformation. Bottom line, the spiritual hacker wants resurrection without the crucifixion. Jesus has proven that theory FALSE. If you want to make it into eternity, the unpredictable cruel human heart you were born with,  must. Surely. Die.  Selfish desires or motives have no place in the Realms of the Blessed. The relationship God desires with us may defy human comprehension but it is not beyond human acquisition.  Allow your mind, heart  to be crucified. This isn’t about giving up “something” for Lent or some other “holy activity” we use to whiten our marred sepulchers. That’s hacking. It is a continuous surrender out of love. Once the heart is truly transformed,  putting the human ego and will to death will become less than an afterthought. It will become ever so natural to trust Him. No need for hacking whatsoever. 

— YorkAli Walters