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What is the Apple Concept?

Is the Apple Concept something new?

I’ve always been told that original sin was pride – is this something else?

How can I learn more about applying this in my life?

Why are there story elements in The Apple You Were Fed?

Why are there no direct scripture references in The Apple You Were Fed?

How does the Apple Concept change perceptions about oneself and others?

This seems like psychology, is it?

Q: What is the Apple Concept?

A: The Apple Concept is an applicable understanding of faith in God, freedom from the lie of not enough, and abundance through the love of Jesus Christ. It explains the human tendencies to make destructive personal choices, hurt and use others, and struggle endlessly in unfulfillment. For more information, click on the Apple Concept tab and then, check out the free downloadable devotional.

Q: Is the Apple Concept something new?

A: The presentation is new. The examples used to communicate the point are new, but this is the intended message of Jesus. God is unchanging and never wavers in truth. People's misinterpretations have distorted those truths. The Apple Concept makes faith applicable in our everyday lives by showing how we fail to see our choices as choices – and how we fail to recognize some of those choices as sin. The idea of sharing insights story-style as they were learned, rather than writing a how-to or some other more familiar style of book is also new.

Q: I've I’ve always been told that original sin was pride – is this something else?

A: The Apple Concept explains the motivation preceding Eve’s choice to disobey God. Thinking she knew what would make her better was prideful – but before she could be tempted by something to make her better, she had to believe she NEEDED to be better. The Apple Concept goes beyond explaining what Eve did and tells why she did it. We can apply this to our lives today and begin to choose life, light, obedience, and love. It helps us understand why Jesus needed to come and what he provided for us.

Q: How can I learn more about applying this in my life?

A: We have written the book to introduce the concept in the way we experienced personally the life changing truths. The purpose of the free downloadable devotional is to provide scriptural references and focus points to the key elements of the concept. The workbook and website are also available for information. These materials are for the purpose of sharing our experience with others who are looking for similar insights. We are always happy to receive questions, comments, and correspondence via theappleyouwerefed@gmail.com.

Q: Why are there story elements in The Apple You Were Fed?

A: We wrote the book in our idea of a discipleship style: No teaching, preaching, formulas, steps, or recipes. True, personal spirituality is not found in following someone else’s prescribed dogma, but in incorporating truth into life-changing applications for yourself. We can only share ourselves and The Apple You Were Fed is honest, gritty, and authentic, so that the reader will see our process in the hopes of beginning their own.

Q: Why are there no direct scripture references in The Apple You Were Fed?

A: We tried to infuse the idea of certain verses into the text to communicate the point of those verses without the feeling of proof text – textbook, preaching. It is more of a conversation. Because of the wealth of Bible knowledge of our Christian brothers and sisters, certain verses sometimes trigger automatic thought patterns. We avoided those auto pilot reactions by presenting the verses from other angles and common conversation.

Q: How does the Apple Concept change perceptions about oneself and others?

A: Understanding your worth from God frees you to live a life with soul-value: a life which has nothing to do with excess, power, fear, or greed, not programmed or legalistic, and not lived through victimization. Because sin is rooted in worthlessness, receiving the love of God and accepting He values you, fortifies you against destructive choices/sin. Knowing your worth in God's eyes frees you to value others, because we are all unique and created in perfect love. The Bible verses about worthlessness are not there to condemn us, but to point us away from looking to others for value and worth. God's love completes and makes whole. Using other people, places, and things only provides a temporary refuge and ends in a dead end. We are not worthless, we just believed we were, and ingesting that lie permeated every thought and behavior of our lives...it's the apple you were fed.

Q: This seems like psychology, is it?

A: The therapy aspects of combing through your life to recognize why you are the way you are – those aspects are based on the principles of psychology. Because The Apple Concept is based on the lie of not enough, learning how, when, and even who told you that lie is beneficial.

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