What is being secure as an individual? How does individual security translate and influence our other human characteristics? Generally speaking, in order for one to feel free from risk there is an attained level of comfort which has been achieved which conquers, or dilutes the insecurity to such an extent that progress is noted. Once this progress has been fully comprehended by an individual the behavioral characteristics which led one to achieve victory become powerful enough to mold others simply by example. This lucidly coincides with the clichéd expression, “actions speak louder than words”. Although, this statement holds substance here, we cannot shut the door on how security is attained by one’s own self.

To open, in the I Ching, otherwise known as the Book of Changes it states, “If a man is entangled in a conflict, his only salvation lies in being so clear-headed and inwardly strong that he is always ready to come to terms by meeting the opponent halfway”(Wilhelm/Baynes). In other words, this humanistic approach to spirituality is claiming that a compromise is one way to claim victory, and reach a certain level of secured comfort. It is worth noting here, that the significance of immersion within one’s self actually extroverts humanistic reasoning which leads to destruction. I Corinthians 5:1-8 (the King James Version) states, “It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father’s wife. And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you. For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth”(Holy Bible ). As Christians we know that Jesus is the only true salvation, and the book of John clarifies this in John 3:16 and John 14:6. When we peer through the historical binoculars, we see human beings utilizing reasoning within themselves which temporarily attains security, but only fails repeatedly thus causing others to lash out. This leads to conflict, confrontation, and so on.

Moving forward, according to Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. Gary Sibcy the five characteristics of the secure self include, “emotional strength, willingness to seek comfort, courage for love, responsibility, and ultimately courage”(Clinton and Sibcy). Interestingly enough, these characteristics go hand-in-hand with true salvation which can only come from Jesus Christ. Ephesians 4:8-9 (the King James Version) states, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast”(Holy Bible ). Through the humanistic perspective lens a sound contention can be made that emotional strength, seeking comfort, no fear of love, being responsible, and braveness can be accomplished through any activity in this life. Many people neglect to grasp that this life is only temporary, and this life is not eternal which only Jesus offers through his grace. Let’s take emotional strength, and apply it to someone who is in search of help from God yet, they are not saved. This individual is essentially broken. They are ready to seek help, now they need to admit through their own emotions to the Lord that they are not able to defeat their own sins. This takes courage and responsibility along with emotional strength. In order for this individual to believe that Jesus died on the cross for the sins of mankind, this person needs to believe through faith and surrender themselves to the Lord. This fits into the mold of trust. Hebrews 11:1 (the King James Version) states, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”(Holy Bible ). This clarifies that we need to exhibit a steadfast faith and trust in God. Finally, when this individual confesses and repents their sins to the Lord, a great deal of emotional strength is gathered. Essentially, the individual’s courage is pushed to the brink of admitting all over again that they are nothing without Christ Jesus. Now this individual is promised eternal life. They know when they die that they now have eternal life. Now that is security! Amen!

In brief, it is this writer’s submission that our relationship with Jesus Christ from the very beginning is the foundation for true security in this life and beyond. It takes courage to stand up for what is true security in this world, and that comes from Jesus Christ. How we treat others is a direct reflection of our walks with the Lord, and the devil will test our patience, our emotional strength, our willingness to seek help, our courage to love each other, our braveness, and our responsibility to our duties. I Corinthians 10:13 (the King James Version) states, “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it”(Holy Bible ). God is greater. Knowing this is our security. God is in control of everything, and He promises to deliver us through all trials. Be blessed.

Works Cited
Clinton, Dr. Tim and Dr. Gary Sibcy. “Equipped to Face Challenges and Take Risks-The Secure Relationship Style.” Clinton, Dr. Tim and Dr. Gary Sibcy. Why you do the things you do. Nashville,TE: Thomas Nelson Inc., 2006.
Holy Bible . Thomas Nelson Publishers , 1997.
Wilhelm/Baynes. “I Ching-The Book of Changes .” Wilhelm/Baynes. n.d. 31 August 2018. https://allspirit.co.uk/i-ching/.