Rationalizing, is reason that attempts to explain away the Divine’s Presence, Power, and Truth in one’s spiritual dimension (ratiocination). The danger in this process is removing the Glory of the Divine Absoluteness in one’s heart and replacing it with their own glory. This act is idolatry through demonic hubris which results in the destruction of one’s spiritual dimension. A person in the midst of this destructive state will exemplify rebellion against the Spiritual Authority of the “Word of God” (estrangement). When this state is fully realized it will result in spiritual death which appears in the form of a reprobate mind ( second or eternal death) Romans 1:28, Revelation 20:6,14, 21:8. Rationalization must be replaced by Revelation through the “Word of God” that we might truly be alive on the inside (inner man or conscious being) bringing us into union with the Lord through His Holy Spirit which is the true meaning of baptism. ( Just reflecting in the early morning hour)
-Bishop Dr. Guy A. Cox