A illustration of the
relationships of Hope (Righteousness), Hopelessness (Wickedness, the Flesh),
Truth and Lies shown mathematically follows:
Righteousness, Wickedness, Truth and Lies each have a value
of one, either positive or negative, and the sum of these values equal the rate
of growth either toward or away from God. Since
God is infinite in love, power, knowledge, all things positive, it is impossible
to measure actual growth in man's relationship with God.
One can only attempt to perceive the rate of growth at which they are
moving toward or away from a relationship with God.
Note: The following charts are only for explanation of the relationship of righteousness, wickedness, truth and lies. Following the charts is an application model that could be used if one could measure the percentage of righteousness to wickedness and truth to lies that existed within their soul and body. Such measures would give the percentage rate of growth that is being experienced by man in his relationship with God. Since such measures exist within the spiritual world and can not be perceived by man's limited understanding of that world it is impossible to use these charts other than to give an understanding of the value in seeking righteousness and truth rather than wickedness and lies.
Explanation Charts:
The best combination for the best progression toward God is
the have righteousness and truth with no wickedness and no lies.
|
Righteousness (+) |
+ |
Wickedness (-) |
+ |
Truth (+) |
+ |
Lie(-) |
= |
Rate of Growth % |
|
-0 |
+ |
1 |
+ |
1 |
+ |
-0 |
= |
2 |
The next best combinations for the next best progression
toward God is to have righteousness and wickedness in truth and no lies; or to
have righteousness and no wickedness in truth and in lies; or to have only
righteousness; or to have only truth. These
last two combinations are the beginnings of discovering God.
|
Righteousness (+) |
+ |
Wickedness (-) |
+ |
Truth (+) |
+ |
Lie (-) |
= |
Rate of Growth % |
|
1 |
+ |
-1 |
+ |
1 |
+ |
-0 |
= |
1 |
|
1 |
+ |
-0 |
+ |
1 |
+ |
-1 |
= |
1 |
|
1 |
+ |
-0 |
+ |
0 |
+ |
-0 |
= |
1 |
|
0 |
+ |
-0 |
+ |
1 |
+ |
-0 |
= |
1 |
Combinations for no progression toward God is to have
righteousness, wickedness, truth and lies; or to have no righteousness, no
wickedness, no truth and no lies; or to have only righteousness in lies; or to
have only wickedness in truth; or to have only truth and lies with no
righteousness and no wickedness; or to have only righteousness and wickedness
with no truth or no lies. These
combinations cause no progression neither toward God or away from God.
|
Righteousness (+) |
+ |
Wickedness (-) |
+ |
Truth (+) |
+ |
Lie (-) |
= |
Rate of Growth % |
|
1 |
+ |
-1 |
+ |
1 |
+ |
-1 |
= |
0 |
|
0 |
+ |
-0 |
+ |
0 |
+ |
-0 |
= |
0 |
|
1 |
+ |
-0 |
+ |
0 |
+ |
-1 |
= |
0 |
|
0 |
+ |
-1 |
+ |
1 |
+ |
-0 |
= |
0 |
|
0 |
+ |
-0 |
+ |
1 |
+ |
-1 |
= |
0 |
|
1 |
+ |
-1 |
+ |
0 |
+ |
-0 |
= |
0 |
The next best combinations for the next best progression away
from God is to have righteousness and wickedness in lies and no truth; or to
have only wickedness in truth and lies; or to have only wickedness, or to have
only lies.
|
Righteousness (+) |
+ |
Wickedness (-) |
+ |
Truth (+) |
+ |
Lie (-) |
= |
Rate of Growth % |
|
1 |
+ |
-1 |
+ |
0 |
+ |
-1 |
= |
-1 |
|
0 |
+ |
-1 |
+ |
1 |
+ |
-1 |
= |
-1 |
|
0 |
+ |
-1 |
+ |
0 |
+ |
-0 |
= |
-1 |
|
0 |
+ |
-0 |
+ |
0 |
+ |
-1 |
= |
-1 |
The best combination for the best progression away from God
is to have wickedness in lies and no righteousness and no truth.
|
Righteousness (+) |
+ |
Wickedness (-) |
+ |
Truth (+) |
+ |
Lie (-) |
= |
Rate of Growth % |
|
0 |
+ |
-1 |
+ |
0 |
+ |
-1 |
= |
-2 |
Application Model:
The combination of righteousness and wickedness equals 100%,
and the combination of truth and lies equals 100%, then these two figures are
added together to obtain the rate of growth toward or away from God.
|
|
Righteousness (+) |
+ |
Wickedness (-) |
+ |
Truth (+) |
+ |
Lie (-) |
= |
Rate of Growth % |
|
1. |
(90 |
+ |
-10) /100% |
+ |
(75 |
+ |
-25) /100% |
= |
130% |
|
2. |
(80 |
+ |
-20) /100% |
+ |
(65 |
+ |
-35) /100% |
= |
90% |
|
3. |
(5 |
+ |
-95) /100% |
+ |
(85 |
+ |
-15) /100% |
= |
-20% |
|
4. |
(0 |
+ |
-100) /100% |
+ |
(15 |
+ |
-85) /100% |
= |
-170% |
|
5. |
(90 |
+ |
-10) /100% |
+ |
(5 |
+ |
-95) /100% |
= |
-10% |
The meaning of the rate of growth within each person depends upon whether the person is moving toward or away from God. If the person is moving toward God (is in relationship with God) and the rate is positive, the growth is increasing - getting faster - toward God. If it is negative, the growth is decreasing - getting slower - toward God. If the person is moving away from God (is not in a relationship with God) and the rate is positive, the growth is decreasing - getting slower - away from God or increasing - getting faster- toward God. If it is negative, the growth is increasing - getting faster - away from God or decreasing - getting slower- toward God.
From this application model, example one reveals that a high percentage of righteousness and truth will yield a high positive rate of growth. Example two reveals that a moderate percentage of righteousness and truth will will yield a moderate positive rate of growth. Example three reveals that a high percentage of wickedness and a high percentage of truth will yield a negative percentage rate of growth.. Example four reveals that a high percentage of wickedness and a high percentage of lies yield a high negative percentage rate of growth. Example five reveals that a high percentage of righteousness and a high percentage of lies yield a low negative rate of growth.