Some people are power hungry. They will even use religion to assert their power over others. For example, the Bible has been abused to assert power over women.

History shows that power hungry people do not give up their power. It must be wrested from those those who have it. Women had to fight for voting rights and are still fighting.

When it comes to mental and physical health, we must wrestle with beliefs that hold power over us.

So, I took time to read the Bible and wrest false powers grafted into the Bible to assert control over people.

#1 false belief is that the Bible is the final word of God to be taken literally, whereas in Job 38: 1-4 we read where God pointedly questioned the belief that human beings have a final understanding, “Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: ² “Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? ³ Dress for action like a man; I will question you, and you make it known to me. ⁴ “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.”

#2 false belief is that religious officials have authority and expertise. But in Proverbs we all are reminded to be humble in our understanding. We read, “Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. ⁸ It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.”

#3 powerless belief is that we follow words instead of the palpable Christ. We read in Matthew 8:22-26, “And Jesus said to him, ‘Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead.’ ²³ And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. ²⁴ And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. ²⁵ And they went and woke him, saying, ‘Save us, Lord; we are perishing.’ ²⁶ And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.”

We can wrestle and beat those thoughts and beliefs that try to control and limit us. We can experience the living Christ-spirit that blesses us with inspiration, wellbeing and joy.

Quoting from science & religion to God:

“Soul has infinite resources with which to bless us.”