Reframing
Today, I want to build on an idea I've previously journaled on but not shared publicly: reputation is the essence of the flesh. I'm referring to the "flesh" talked about in the New Testament. In most places where Paul talks about the flesh versus the spirit, you can understand him to be referring to one's reputation, not the physical body. In Galatians 5, Paul describes the fruit of the Spirit: 9 positive characteristics that demonstrate...