Neuroscience behind Honesty.....

 

Neuroscience behind Honesty....

The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them; Prov. 11: 3. 

          Naturally humans have a tendency to trust another person and we our proclivity to be honest seem to be the fundamental human nature. Unless we meet big liars as part of our life, generally we tend to trust the word of a coworker, sibling, lover, or neighbor. Most people wanted to be honest in their wordings and we expect others to do the same.

         Machiavellian approaches like manipulation, exploitation, and deception generally tend to become personally more profitable temporarily. We selectively choose to cooperate only with people who are good, reliable, and trustworthy partners. When we are honest and trustworthy, the word gets around; and when people are cheats and liars, the news travel even faster. 

 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight; Prov. 12: 22. 

Strong's Greek: 225. ἀλήθεια (alétheia) -- Truth - Bible Hub

ἀλήθεια, (ας, ἡ (ἀληθής) (from Homer down), verity, truth. I. objectively;[i]

Strong's Hebrew: 3653a. ken -- right, veritable, honest - Bible Hub

ken: right, veritable, honest Transliteration: ken Definition: right, veritable, honest NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from kun Definition right, veritable, honest NASB Translation false* (1), …[ii]

The God of truth loves the truth and regards the lips that spread lies as offensive, an abomination and abhorrent. When we deal truthfully we are creatures of His delight. The same God who regards lies as an abomination takes delight in those who value and speak the truth. Wisdom literature the Book of Proverbs, points to us plainly, stop lying and start telling the truth.

 

We speak of honesty as a virtue—something moral, upright, or ethical. But what if it’s more than that? What if telling the truth is biological restoration? Not just noble… but necessary? Because just as lies fracture the psyche, truth fuses it back together. The Body is Wired for Truth. Neuroscience reveals that congruence—alignment between our inner experience and outer expression—regulates the nervous system. When we speak truthfully: The prefrontal cortex relaxes; there is no need to inhibit or rehearse. The amygdala calms; there is no threat in coherence. The vagus nerve activates; signaling safety, not survival. The heart rate stabilizes, and the breath deepens. This is not just mental peace, but a physiological alignment.[iii]

Neuroscience studies have shown repeatedly, when we focus on good, our brains literally rewires itself  to look for more good. This is called neuroplasticity, and this is not only motivation but indeed science connected about our nervous system.

The Bible emphasizes the importance of honesty as the fundamental virtue, highlighting God values  truthfulness and integrity in all of our actions and words. 

Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body; Ephes. 4:25. 

A lying tongue clearly stands out as a serious offense against divine principles. By following honesty as virtue, we strengthen the community, recognizing we are all connected as one body in Christ. The new man tells the truth. The motive for doing this is because we are members of one another, therefore there is no place for lying. 

“The way we live ought to manifest the truth of what we believe. A messy life speaks of a messy and incoherent faith.” Elisabeth Elliot. 

Imagine this example: When we accidently touch something very hot burning our hand, and telling our brain that is cool!? Does this make sense? Is it the truth we are telling our brain? Does not telling the truth very important? Do we not know that the members of our body are mysteriously wired and we are members of each other?  

         Neuroscience is pointing and relating to, For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he, Proverbs 23:7a; with biological information. Our thoughts are generating chemicals in our brain.

          In our body is the brain and it has the size of 2 fists. Brain is the biggest chemical factory, and it creates chemicals, releasing every day when we think! From the time we are created fearfully and wonderfully in our mother’s womb, and the reins are being formed, it is capturing chemicals. Every thought becomes a memory! 

As new creations through Christ, we are called to live lives characterized by truth. Speaking the truth reflects our understanding of God’s grace in our lives. Living truthfully brings peace and safety as we trust in the Lord’s protection. Avoiding lies allows us to experience a fulfilling life filled with goodness. When we speak truth from our heart, we exemplify God’s character.

The Truth is:

                          “ We cannot do anything outside of Him;” Elisabeth Elliot.

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[iii]The Neurobiology of Truth: How Honesty Heals the …

Jun. 9, 2025 · Because just as lies fracture the psyche, truth fuses it back together. Neuroscience reveals that congruence—alignment between our inner experience …

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Anxious Mind

 

Anxious Mind 

Strong's Greek: 3309. μεριμνάω (merimnaó) -- To be anxious, to …

Original Word: μεριμνάω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: merimnaó Pronunciation: mer-im-NAH-oh Phonetic Spelling: (mer-im-nah'-o) Definition: To be anxious, to worry, to care for [i]

         An anxious heart cannot hear the whisper of the Holy Spirit. We believers are endowed with a huge privilege of Jesus carrying our burden with us; and HE asked us not to worry. In dire situations too, when things go out of control, we have a safe anchor of Hope in Christ. We do not have to think of the worst scenario because Christ is in control, of our lives!

Stress and anxiety are deeply ingrained parts of the human experience. They are not merely emotional states but complex biological processes that involve intricate interactions between the brain, body, and environment. When a person feels stressed or anxious, their brain undergoes a series of chemical, electrical, and structural changes designed to help them respond to perceived threats or challenges. These responses evolved as survival mechanisms, enabling early humans to react quickly to danger. However, in the modern world, chronic stress and persistent anxiety can overload these systems, leading to significant effects on both mental and physical health.[ii]

Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?  Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Matt. 6: 25-34.

When fear or anxiety are experienced too intensely or become pervasive—manifesting even in benign contexts—they can be debilitating. Anxiety disorders encompass an extended family of closely related diagnoses, from specific phobias and social anxiety to panic and post-traumatic stress.[iii]

“These three inquiries engross the whole attention of those who are living without God in the world. The belly and back of a worldling are his compound god; and these he worships in the lust of the flesh, in the lust of the eye, and in the pride of life.” (Clarke)

       When anxiety fills the room, faith is pushed to a corner. Spirit of God guides us steadily, but we keep looking for fear, and fight and flight mechanisms in life.  When one is in flight or fight mode, anxiety will be the byproduct. Peace is not found in having all the answers to our racing disturbed heart, but is found in trusting the One who gave us His promises!

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light;

Matt. 11: 30.

“‘Come’; he drives none away; he calls them to himself. His favorite word is ‘Come.’ Not, go to Moses – ‘Come unto me.’ To Jesus himself we must come, by a personal trust. Not to doctrine, ordinance, nor ministry are we to come first; but to the personal Saviour.” (Spurgeon)

 

“You cannot say that Jesus Christ ever troubled his head about what he should eat, or what he should drink; his meat and his drink consisted in doing his Father’s will.” (Spurgeon)

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.  And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.  Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things; Phil, 4:6-8.

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[i] Bible Hub https://biblehub.com › greek

[ii] www.sciencenewstoday.org/what-happens-to-the-brain-dur

[iii] Introduction to the Special Issue on The Neurobiology of Human Fear and Anxiety - PMC

The Dividing Asunder of: Joints and Marrow

 

The Dividing Asunder of:

 Joints and Marrow

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart; Heb. 4: 12. 

     God wants us to be directed by His spirit and His word, not by the flesh, which is fallen, nor even by the soul which is fallen ever since the colossal tragedy in the Garden of Eden.

    The writer of the Book of Hebrew is making a distinction between the joint and the marrow. The expression here is very poetical, and signifies the power of God’s word which can  penetrate to the inmost recesses of our spiritual being as a sword cuts through the joints and marrow of the body. 

Joints and marrow are both essential components of the human body, playing important roles in maintaining overall health and functionality. Joints are the connections between bones that allow for movement and flexibility, while marrow is the soft, spongy tissue found inside bones that produces blood cells and stores fat. While joints are crucial for physical activity and mobility, marrow is vital for the production of blood cells and immune function. Both joints and marrow are integral to the body's overall well-being and must be properly cared for to ensure optimal health.[i]

Marrow | definition of marrow by Medical dictionary

There are two types of marrow, red and yellow. The former produces the blood cells; the latter, which is mainly formed of fatty tissue, …[ii]

Strong's Greek: 719. ἁρμός (harmos) -- Joint, connection

In antiquity the joint was understood as the hidden place where bone meets bone, the very point at which motion becomes possible …[iii]

Strong's Greek: 3452. μυελός (muelos) -- Marrow - Bible Hub

Ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman writers viewed marrow as the seat of strength and, in some medical texts, the factory of

…[iv]

Joints and marrow are the deepest parts of our human anatomy/nature. They vary in structure and function, including hinge joints like the knee for bending and extending, and ball-and-socket joints like the shoulder for a wide range of movement. This distinction highlights the different roles they play in bodily functions and health.[v] 

      We have an “inner” and an “outer” nature (Ref. Gen. 2: 7; Cori. 4:16). The inner man is described by both the terms the spirit (Ref. Acts. 7: 59; Jn. 4:23-24); and the soul (Ref. 1 Pet. 2:11; Heb. 6:19). Neuroscience speaks about the nervous system and skeletal homeostasis, and the brain’s influence to bring skeletal homeostasis of the inner man and outer man.

 The brain can influence skeletal homeostasis through modulation of the neuromolecules, extracellular vesicles, and brain-marrow neural circuit; conversely, the skeleton can influence the brain in its development, function, and pathology by physical exercise, massage therapy, and skeletal trauma.[vi]

The Word of God is marvelously revealing to the inner self. It pierces between the joints and marrow— and marrow is a thing not to be got at very readily. The Word of God gets at the very marrow of our manhood—it lays bare the secret thoughts of the soul; Spurgeon      

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth; 3 Jn.1: 2.

The emphasis here is on completely: “The adjective (holoeleis), occurring only here in the New Testament, is a compound of holos, ‘whole, entire,’ and telos, ‘end.’ Its basic connotation is ‘wholly attaining the end, reaching the intended goal,’ hence has the force of no part being left unreached.” (Hiebert) 

Behold this day the everlasting Gospel has Christ within it. He rides in it as in a chariot. He rides in it as, of old, Jehovah "did ride upon a cherub and did fly—yes, He did fly upon the wings of the wind." It is only because Jesus is not dead that the Word becomes living and effectual, "and sharper than any two-edged sword; Spurgeon.

 

Is not my word like as a fire? saith the Lord; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? Jer. 23: 29. 

Fire itself must be applied by an agent in order to produce its effects; and surely the hammer cannot break the rock in pieces, unless wielded by an able workman. And it is God’s Spirit alone that can thus apply it; for we find it frequently read and frequently spoken, without producing any salutary effects.” (Clarke)

       What  the hammer cannot break, God’s word and His spirit has the power to break, and discern. Absolutely nothing can be “hidden” from God. The word of God discovers and exposes each of our condition, and even our brain-marrow neural circuit very precisely.

      God saves our body as much as our spirit and soul. The body has a definite and important role in the whole plan of salvation, to be resurrected into a new body. To us God’s word is His voice; His love letter, and we hear and listen with awe!

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth; Jn. 1: 14.

  “This sword divides between the joints and marrow, the most secret, close, and intimate parts of the body; this sword can cut off the lusts of the flesh as well as the lusts of the mind, and make men willing to undergo the sharpest operation for the mortifying of sin” Matthew Henry

      Joints and marrow are the intimate parts of our body, and God sees it, as it is precisely, than a human surgeon. God’s word reaches us with surprising precision by the power of the Holy Spirit. Empowering the ministry of the word to work deeply in our soul; piercing the dividing asunder between our joints and marrow.  

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ; 1 Thess. 5: 23.

     When we allow our flesh or the world to direct our thoughts, intentions and actions, it ends in spiritual ruin. God sees each one of us the way He sees Adam and Eve in their feeble hiding, robed themselves with fig leaves. Fig leaf aprons does not help us on the day of reckoning!     

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[i] Joints vs. Marrow - What's the Difference? | This vs. That

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[v] Marrow vs. Joint — What’s the Difference?

[vi] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S295034772500

 

 

 

 

Sinking Soul vs. Rhythm of Grace

 

Sinking Soul vs. Rhythm of Grace

       Soul is the centre of the human experience. This is where one thinks, feels, and makes decision. And it is also that part of one that screams the loudest!

      There is something inside of us, that no one can touch, something very sacred, and something very eternal. Deep down one can feel it, and we know it is there. In the quiet moments when the noise fades, and when the world is quiet, we can sense it. It is like a whisper, and one can feel that we are called for something greater.

      It is not just emotions, or thoughts, but is something deeper than that. It is more than pain, more than joy and it is the core of us. Is it the soul? OR Is it the spirit?  OR both of it? OR two different parts of who we are! Many of us, do not   even think much about this. But Bible does not speak casually about the soul and the spirit.

      The Bible talks much about the soul and the spirit. It gives much importance. This is because the difference is between knowing about God, versus knowing Him and walking with God. Knowing about God, versus Knowing Him and really walking with Him are two separate things!

      If any one of us should exalt ourselves thinking that we know about God’s word pretty well, should remind ourselves about the enemy of our souls. Satan, the deceiver, the manipulator knows the word of God, more than all of us. But, Jesus said, HE has no part with the enemy of the souls of humanity. He has bruised his head at the foot of the Cross. The foretold prophecy in the Old Testament fulfilled through Christ at the Cross.

And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel; Gen. 3:15.

“The Lord God did not ask the serpent anything, for he knew that he was a liar, but he at once pronounced sentence upon him.” (Spurgeon)

 

 ‘Upon thy belly shalt thou go.’ If guilty man begins to plot for his own advantage, scheme for his own glory, and aim at perverting the truth, you will notice that he never takes a bold, open, manly stand, but he dodges, he conceals, he twists and shifts: ‘Upon thy belly shalt thou go.’ Sin is a mean and despicable thing. The greatest potentate of evil was here doomed to cringe and crawl, and his seed have never forgotten their father’s posture.” (Spurgeon)

 

And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, and after his image; and called his name Seth: Gen. 5: 3.

         Please note that Seth was born in the image and likeness of Adam and so is all of us; except Jesus Christ.

        Souls of humanity are very precious in the sight of God. Satan was, in his own thinking, majestic and triumphant over Jesus on the cross, but he failed. In attacking Jesus, Satan made his own doom certain. Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, did that for you and for me to rescue us. Rescue our souls, from the bondage of sin and death. Marvelous Rescue plan of God our Father in heaven, through His obedient Son.  

Strong's Greek: 5590. ψυχή (psuché) -- Soul, life, self, inner being

5590 psyxḗ (from psyxō, "to breathe, blow" which is the root of the English words "psyche," "psychology") – soul (psyche); a person's …[i]

Strong's Hebrew: 5315. נָ֫פֶשׁ (nephesh) -- Soul, life, self, person ...

Strong's Hebrew: 5315. נָ֫פֶשׁ (nephesh) -- Soul, life, self, person, heart, creature, mind, living being.[ii]

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God; Psa. 42: 11.

       Psalmist, King David, had this important dialogue with his soul, once upon a time, and he wrote this when his soul was in turmoil, and troubled.  

“It is an important dialogue between the two aspects of the believer, who is at once a man of convictions and a creature of change.” (Kidner)

        The soul can feel crushed, overwhelmed, filled with joy, and fall into despair. The psalmist is making a reference to this; and he is speaking to himself. This is how personal and present our soul is. It has its own voice, turmoil, and own desires. It looks and feels like that God has allowed this to make us walk in darkness.  

 “This seems to be the hardest part of our lot, that God should lead us into darkness: ‘He hath led me, and brought me into darkness.’ Yet dear brethren, that is, on the other hand, the sweetest thing about our trial; because, if the darkness be in the place where God has led us, it is best for us to be in the dark.” (Spurgeon)

Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?  Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good? Lam. 3: 37-38.

      In life’s seasons of calamity, it becomes harder to remember that God is sovereign over all of our affairs when we are living in this part of eternity. When we begin to understand that God is sovereign, and He allows such difficulties, as well as joy, that should humble us; and gives us hope.

       When we complain about God’s sovereignty, that indeed becomes profitless. It is wiser and profitable that we remember the rhythm of His mercies and grace shown to us on Calvary. When we are alive, we should be grateful that we still have life,  and recognize that it is another opportunity to get closer to God while we are still breathing!

 “If he be tempted to murmur, let him remember that he is yet alive, and that is more than his part cometh to, since it is the Lord’s mercy that he is not consumed, and sent packing hence to hell. Life in any sense is a sweet mercy, even that which to the afflicted may seem a lifeless life.” (Trapp)

For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Matt. 16:26.

       Jesus Himself had the opportunity to gain all the world by worshipping Satan; tempted and tried; (Ref. Lk.4: 5-8). He found life and victory in obedience to God’s will instead.  Giving our lives to Jesus all the way, and living in obedience to His word, does not take away life, it adds to it. This is finding abundant life in the narrow path, where the rhythm of grace flows.  

 

 “A mother listens for the breathing of her babe in the dark. It will tell her so much. The soft, measured breath, or the laboring, gasping breath. God never hides His ear from our breathing; or from those in- articulate cries, which express, as words could not do, the deep anguish and yearning of the heart. If you cannot speak, cry, sob, or groan, then be still. God can interpret all.” (Meyer)

           We realize from the words of Jesus, the price of a soul, is priceless and eternal. This soul carries part of our desires, and is the inner core; and part of us that carries our story. Our personality, our memories, our nature and our story are hidden within. It is that part of us that live for ever. Living depends on either in union with God or totally separated from Him.

         The truth of the matter is: Our soul as powerful as it is, it is never meant to be in control. That is the reason, many of us get stuck within ourselves. We feel, and think about these emotions of what we feel, and we make decisions based on fear. What we feel like pain or pride, we try to protect ourselves, with our capacity, trusting on our own understanding. But, the soul without the spirit is totally lost.

“As Satan keeps special watch here, so must we keep special watch as well. If the citadel is taken, the whole town must surrender. If the heart is captured, the whole man—affections, desires, motives, pursuits—will be handed over.” (Bridges)

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life; Jn. 6: 63.

The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly; Prov. 20: 27. 

       The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD: There are mysteries and truths of the inner man (the spirit of a man) that only the lamp of the LORD can expose. In this respect, we can think of God’s word as a lamp and a light. When our soul is lead by His Spirit, it is quickened, and we receive life in Him abundantly. This becomes the Rhythm of Grace flowing for our sinking souls; and becomes part of us, as we allow God’s spirit to lead our soul!

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path; Psa. 119: 105.

But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding; Job 32:8. 

“It is ‘the wellspring of life’ in that the capacity to live with joy and vigor ultimately comes from within and not from circumstances. The corrupt heart draws one down to the grave, but Wisdom protects the heart from that corruption.” (Garrett)

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ; 1 Thess. 5: 23.

Refer for further details: 

Blog: Dividing asunder of the soul and the spirit)

(www.inerrantword.blogspot.com)

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