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: first clear the screen of your mind. Psalms 4:4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. | : first clear the screen of your mind. Psalms 4:4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. | ||
:: Psalms 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. | :: [[Psalms 46]]:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. | ||
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* '''R''' Repeat Ritually Reaching ... Deliberately Dedicating yourself to the practice of Pure Religion being perfectly patient in the process of neuroplasticity. Changing the mind in repentance. | * '''R''' Repeat Ritually Reaching ... Deliberately Dedicating yourself to the practice of [[Pure Religion]] being perfectly patient in the process of neuroplasticity. Changing the mind in repentance. | ||
* '''E''' extend by pushing the practice of the process upon the path. Professing the truth about yourself. Stepping back from the void is fasting from the flow already influencing you. | * '''E''' extend by pushing the practice of the process upon the path. Professing the truth about yourself. Stepping back from the void is fasting from the flow already influencing you. | ||
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Kingdom Coaching
- "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and [with] fire:" Matthew 3:11
How do we repent?
How do you renew your mind?
How do you move toward the Baptism of the Holy Ghost, and [with] fire"?
Could you use some help?
The original twelve steps as published by Alcoholics Anonymous:[1] founded in Akron, Ohio on August 11, 1938 by Bill Wilson has had value to millions of people for almost a century in the overcoming of addictions. Instead of just telling people to stop drinking he set up step by step approach to obtain and maintain a culture of sobriety. People can be addicted to many types of opiates that may not be just alcohol or drug.
Forms of religion, ideologies, philosophies and our own imagination including what is called sin can all be sources of addictions which is why the Bible also talk about sobriety.[2].
More about 12 steps
A twelve-step program is a set of guiding principles which include spiritual principles outlining a course of physical action for tackling the deeper problems related to addiction to the ideologies of the world.
These 12 steps and traditions and the Steps we outline for seeking the kingdom of God and His righteousness can be useful for the individual congregant and the free assemblies of Christ as they strive and persevere to sit down in the Tens as Christ commanded.
Any behavior that is detrimental that we continue to return to is the result of some form of a compulsive addiction that may be the result of a deeper trauma or problems stemming from the Shadow Consciousness of the mind.
Together
Because these steps required group effort there was also The Twelve Traditions[3] accompany the Twelve steps to supply some form of self governance within chapters through a common union and discipline.
A key element to success is Sponsorship. A sponsor's job is to care about someone else more than himself. Becoming a sponsor is a step toward the kingdom which requires patience and love, sacrifice and charity. A sponsor may be a more experienced person aiding in recovery who humbly guides the aspirant[4] of sobriety in the ways of the twelve steps.
The recovery process deals with many areas and problems which confront us in this life process. Whether it is compulsive behaviors like eating, dieting, cleaning, accounting or hoarding, or distractibility like hyperactivity, mania, or hypo-mania, irritability, panic attacks, psychosomatic illnesses, or other dysfunctional compulsions like depression, lack of motivation and laziness, bipolar tendencies, poor impulse control, procrastination, or even abusive behavior of others or self-injury and suicide attempts.
These same traits can be identified with terms like sloth and apathy, unforgiveness and anger, judgment and pride, fear and lust, wantonness and greed. In all these negative virtue conditions there must be a comprehensive approach that addresses physical, mental, emotional, as well as spiritual states that are in the present or rooted in the past.
The steps must help you go deeper in yourself and come face to face with the truth about yourself and the demons who keep you from finding your way out of the darkness. It may be important in this process to be regularly reassured that you are not alone in this journey of the mind and body and soul.
Not forsaking the assembling[5] of ourselves together, as the manner of some [is]; but exhorting [one another]: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. (Hebrews 10:25)
National Addiction
By listing off these aberrant behaviors we disassociate ourselves with the common problems of society which can cause whole nations to follow compulsive patterns of distraction, dysfunction and even destructive and self-destructive behaviors.
Can an entire nation of people become addicted to a compulsive way of seeing and thinking that causes it to self-destruct? History tells us that they do just exactly that.
Babylon, Israel, Greeks and Romans all brought about their own destruction by following social patterns that caused their own decline and fall. They eventually clamored and defended the conditions that were destroying them and were willing to murder anyone who offered them an alternative.
According to Plutarch, Polybius, John the Baptist, Christ and many others, including Paul the Apostle; the greatest destroyers of society are the Benefactors who exercise authority and our appetite for their benefits. Eating at the tables of rulers has become addicting and we have become Aid Addicts.
Mysteries
The appearance of the word "mysteries" in the New Testament is consistently translated from musterion[6] some 27 times.[7]
We first see it used in Matthew 13:11 and Mark 4:11 and Luke 8:10 reference to "the mysteries <3466> of the kingdom of heaven" that was not given to the people in general and certainly not at that time which is why Jesus often spoke in parables.
The "all things" of Mark 4:34 are called by Matthew the "mysteries of the kingdom of heaven".
To understand why some received extra tutelage by Christ in Matthew 13:11 you may need to ask why parables?[8] the answer was and is some hate the light. They imagine they are Born again but are still workers of iniquity because the hate the light which we see by their [covetous practices]].
The Dendritic tree of our mind is not the source of understanding the "the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven" but the tree of Life which is the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit comes to us if we will be still and know that we are not God but He is.
In Romans 11:25 Paul wants us to be aware of something which seemed to be a mystery to Israel that they would be "be cut off" if they did not "continue in his goodness" and would only be grafted in if they "abide not still in unbelief".
In Romans 16:25 Paul says "the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began" but is now "made manifest"[9] not by Flesh and blood but by revelation.
In 1 Corinthians 2:7 talks about "the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom" and that " Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him." And those that love him would only know by the revelation of the Holy Spirit.[10] But only if we reject the Spirit of the world.[11]
In 1 Corinthians 4:1 Paul is encouraging the people to look for what they know in their hearts by revelation in the stewardship of their ministers much as we see in Titus and Timothy.[12]
Understanding these mysteries does not seem to be as important as charity which is a mystery to many in itself.[13] It is only by the Spirit that one should know these mysteries[14] Yet Paul teases the people by revealing a mystery with another encrypted mystery[15]
The Mystery of God is revealed in the heart of everyman according to His will.[16] through revelation[17]
It is not private interpretation[18] shared by the Flesh and blood man or teacher that gives us true Fellowship[19]
When Paul talks about a "great mystery" related to the love of Husband and Wife he talks about the call of the ministers of the Church by Christ.[20]
We may try to share that which is revealed by speaking to others[21] but the Spirit is the granter of faith.
It is only by that revelation that God reveals His mysteries[22] through their hearts in love [23]for God and one another.
There is also the "mystery of iniquity"[24] which shall also be revealed.
The "mystery of faith" is the pure conscience that comes with revelation of the Spirit.[25]
- Revelation 1:20 The mystery <3466> of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.
- Revelation 10:7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery <3466> of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.
- Revelation 17:5 And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY <3466>, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.
- Revelation 17:7 And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery <3466> of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns.
To repent and seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness includes a changing of the mind.
- "For to be carnally minded [is] death; but to be spiritually minded [is] life and peace." Romans 8:6
Evidently man has two minds, carnal and spiritual. There is also the subconscious and the conscious mind. The Pharisees were called bind guides but Christ not only gave sight, the Holy Spirit gave us insight.
The ministers of the Church established by Jesus who was the Christ and king of the kingdom of God were trained for their job as ministers of His Church to help the people. Repentance is about changing the mind. Yet Jesus warns the Pharisees that they are "bind guides".[26]
Paul talks about "their minds were blinded"[27] the "renewing of your mind" by being "transformed".
- "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." Romans 12:2
So the mind can be deceived and we must allow God to write upon it. We know that the practices and thinking of the people can keep the Holy Spirit out of our lives and we also know that Peter, Paul, James, and John warned us that we would need to examine our minds and check our faith.
What is God and what is our own flesh, fears and foolish emotions?
- "For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit." Romans 8:5
The ability of the mind to change is called Neuroplasticity.
- Neuroplasticity: The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. Neuroplasticity allows the neurons (nerve cells) in the brain to compensate for injury and disease and to adjust their activities in response to new situations or to changes in their environment.
Dr Sarah McKay is a neuroscientist with a PhD from Oxford University. Dr McKay says that she seeks to "simplify insights from neuroscience research into "smart, actionable strategies for peak performance, creativity, health, and wellbeing." She has 6 step plan called REFIRE to rewire
- R Reason why? What is your goal and therefore your ‘micro goals’? Having clarity around a goal breeds confidence, motivation and excitement rather than fear and uncertainty. Microgoals can give you early endorphin, and dopamine wins which sparks motivation..
- E Engage counsel team coach immerse in your congregation for support and feedback. You should act as a resource for others serving one another.
- F Fear not … FEEL no vain emotions... The humble may not be humiliated. Be not not high or low …. Some stress can be good in moderation but be at peace... be an overcomer. Romans 12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. http://www.preparingyou.com/wiki/Overcome
- I Imagine “Rehearse in your mind’s eye.” “visualizing where you want to go. Genesis 6:5 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man [was] great in the earth, and [that] every imagination of the thoughts of his heart [was] only evil continually.
- Luke 1:51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
- first clear the screen of your mind. Psalms 4:4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
- Psalms 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
- Overcome the stumbling block and roadblock’ or failure by helping others
- Preparing to meet conflict with forgiveness what is already in your mind...meditation.
- R Repeat Ritually Reaching ... Deliberately Dedicating yourself to the practice of Pure Religion being perfectly patient in the process of neuroplasticity. Changing the mind in repentance.
- E extend by pushing the practice of the process upon the path. Professing the truth about yourself. Stepping back from the void is fasting from the flow already influencing you.
- "This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind," Ephesians 4:17
- We need to be still and "Notice our self noticing our self noticing... "
- "And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;" Ephesians 4:23
Spirit |
Spiritual |
Spiritual DNA and Gene Expression |
Spiritual Economics |
Spiritual Contract |
Spiritual mechanics |
Law is spiritual |
poor in spirit |
Meditation |
Soul |
Phylacteries |
Tefillin |
Fringe |
Breeches |
Mind |
Dendritic tree |
Trees |
The Rod |
Footnotes
- ↑ Twelve Step program
- We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.
- Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
- Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.
- Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
- Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
- Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
- Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
- Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
- Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
- Continued to take personal inventory, and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.
- ↑ sophrosune σωφροσύνη \@so-fros-oo’-nay\@ Strong's 4997 from sophron meaning a sound mind; n f AV-sobriety 2, soberness 1; 3 1) soundness of mind 2) self-control, sobriety
- Acts 26:25 But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness <sophrosune>.
- 1 Timothy 2:9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety <sophrosune>; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
- 1 Timothy 2:15 Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety <sophrosune>.
- ↑ The Twelve Traditions
- Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon AA unity.
- For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority—a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.
- The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking.
- Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or AA as a whole.
- Each group has but one primary purpose—to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
- An AA group ought never endorse, finance, or lend the AA name to any related facility or outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property, and prestige divert us from our primary purpose.
- Every AA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.
- Alcoholics Anonymous should remain forever non-professional, but our service centers may employ special workers.
- AA, as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.
- Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the AA name ought never be drawn into public controversy.
- Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always to maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and films.
- Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.
- ↑ A disciple, aspirant, student or even Padawan is someone striving to learn (a term from Star Wars identifying a Jedi in Training who is a Force-sensitive adolescent).
- ↑ 1997 ~ἐπισυναγωγή~ episunagoge \@ep-ee-soon-ag-o-gay’\@ from 1996; n f AV-gathering together 1, assembling together 1; 2 1) a gathering together in one place 2) the (religious) assembly (of Christians)1996 ~ἐπισυνάγω~ episunago \@ep-ee-soon-ag’-o\@ from 1909 and 4863; ; v AV-gather together 5, gather 2; 7 1) to gather together besides, to bring together to others already assembled 2) to gather together against 3) to gather together in one place
- ↑ 3466 ~μυστήριον~ musterion \@moos-tay’-ree-on\@ from a derivative of muo (to shut the mouth); n n AV-mystery 27; 27
- 1) hidden thing, secret, mystery
- 1a) generally mysteries, religious secrets, confided only to the initiated and not to ordinary mortals
- 1b) a hidden or secret thing, not obvious to the understanding
- 1c) a hidden purpose or counsel
- 1c1) secret will
- 1c1a) of men
- 1c1b) of God: the secret counsels which govern God in dealing with the righteous, which are hidden from ungodly and wicked men but plain to the godly
- 2) in rabbinic writings, it denotes the mystic or hidden sense
- 2a) of an OT saying
- 2b) of an image or form seen in a vision
- 2c) of a dream
- 1) hidden thing, secret, mystery
- ↑ Matthew 13:11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries <3466> of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
- Mark 4:11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery <3466> of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:
- Luke 8:10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries <3466> of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.
- Romans 11:25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery <3466>, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
- Romans 16:25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery <3466>, which was kept secret since the world began,
- 1 Corinthians 2:7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery <3466>, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
- 1 Corinthians 4:1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries <3466> of God.
- 1 Corinthians 13:2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries <3466>, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
- 1 Corinthians 14:2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries <3466>.
- 1 Corinthians 15:51 Behold, I shew you a mystery <3466>; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
- Ephesians 1:9 Having made known unto us the mystery <3466> of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
- Ephesians 3:3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery <3466>; (as I wrote afore in few words,
- Ephesians 3:4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery <3466> of Christ)
- Ephesians 3:9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery <3466>, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
- Ephesians 5:32 This is a great mystery <3466>: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
- Ephesians 6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery <3466> of the gospel,
- Colossians 1:26 Even the mystery <3466> which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
- Colossians 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery <3466> among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
- Colossians 2:2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery <3466> of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
- Colossians 4:3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery <3466> of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
- 2 Thessalonians 2:7 For the mystery <3466> of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.
- 1 Timothy 3:9 Holding the mystery <3466> of the faith in a pure conscience.
- 1 Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery <3466> of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
- Revelation 1:20 The mystery <3466> of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.
- Revelation 10:7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery <3466> of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.
- Revelation 17:5 And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY <3466>, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.
- Revelation 17:7 And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery <3466> of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns.
- ↑ Matthew 13:11 "He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. 12 For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. 13 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. 14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive: 15 For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. 16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear. 17 For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them. 18 Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower."
- ↑ Romans 16:26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
- ↑ 1 Corinthians 2:10 But God hath revealed [them] unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
- ↑ 1 Corinthians 2:12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
- ↑ 1 Timothy 3:2 A bishop then must be blameless... Titus 1:6 If any be blameless...
- ↑ 1 Corinthians 13:2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries <3466>, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
- ↑ 1 Corinthians 14:2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries <3466>.
- ↑ : 1 Corinthians 15:51 Behold, I shew you a mystery <3466>; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
- ↑ Ephesians 1:9 Having made known unto us the mystery <3466> of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
- ↑ Ephesians 3:3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery <3466>; (as I wrote afore in few words,
- Ephesians 3:4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery <3466> of Christ)
- ↑ 2 Peter 1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
- ↑ Ephesians 3:9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery <3466>, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
- ↑ Ephesians 5:32 This is a great mystery <3466>: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
- ↑ Ephesians 6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery <3466> of the gospel,
- ↑ Colossians 1:26 Even the mystery <3466> which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: 27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery <3466> among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
- ↑ Colossians 2:2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery <3466> of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
- Colossians 4:3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery <3466> of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
- ↑ 2 Thessalonians 2:7 For the mystery <3466> of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.
- ↑ 1 Timothy 3:9 Holding the mystery <3466> of the faith in a pure godly conscience.
- 1 Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery <3466> of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
- ↑ Matthew 23:16 Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor! Matthew 23:24 Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.
- ↑ 2 Corinthians 3:14 But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which [vail] is done away in Christ.