Thess. 5:23; Hebrews 4:12). So man is created in the image of God—who is a Trinity. Man’s body with the five senses of sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch gives him world-
consciousness. Man’s soul (or mind)--his reasoning ability, emotion, memory, affection, and conscience—is very similar to the meaning of heart as used in Scripture. His soul is his self-
consciousness. Man’s spirit differentiates him from other creatures. His spirit is his God-
consciousness.
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Man is aware of God. Man prays to God. But what other creature prays Who can say that animals have any awareness of God The meaning of soul and spirit are closely related. Scripture points to the similarity of these concepts, saying that the word of God can divide even soul and spirit ( see Hebrews 4:12). God created a garden in Eden, and put Adam thereto work it and care for it (Gen. 2:8,15). Prior to sin entering the world, work was not described as a burden. Work gave man a purpose—a sense of accomplishment.
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