In biblical terminology, the concept of "motions" often refers to the inner workings and inclinations of the human heart and mind, particularly in relation to sin and righteousness. The term is not frequently used in modern translations, but its essence is captured in discussions about human nature, sin, and the transformative work of the Holy Spirit.

Sinful Motions:

The Apostle Paul addresses the concept of sinful motions in his epistle to the Romans. In Romans 7:5 , he writes, "For when we lived according to the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in our bodies, bearing fruit for death." Here, "sinful passions" can be understood as the motions or inclinations towards sin that are inherent in human nature. These motions are stirred by the law, which, while holy and good, reveals the sinful tendencies within us.

Paul further elaborates on the struggle with these sinful motions in Romans 7:18-20 : "For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do. And if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it." This passage highlights the internal conflict between the desire to do good and the sinful motions that lead to actions contrary to God's will.

Righteous Motions:

In contrast to sinful motions, the Bible also speaks of the righteous inclinations that are cultivated through the work of the Holy Spirit. Galatians 5:16-17 states, "So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want." The motions of the Spirit lead believers towards righteousness and away from the desires of the flesh.

The transformation of these motions is a key aspect of the Christian life. Romans 12:2 exhorts believers, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God." This renewal involves a change in the inner motions and inclinations, aligning them with God's will.

Practical Implications:

Understanding the concept of motions has practical implications for Christian living. Believers are called to be vigilant in recognizing the sinful motions within and to rely on the Holy Spirit for strength to overcome them. Ephesians 4:22-24 instructs, "You were taught with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be renewed in the spirit of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness."

The process of sanctification involves a continual turning away from the sinful motions of the flesh and a turning towards the righteous motions inspired by the Spirit. This ongoing transformation is a testament to the power of God's grace at work in the believer's life, enabling them to live in a manner that reflects the character of Christ.416. anemizo -- to drive by the wind
... Phonetic Spelling: (an-em-id'-zo) Short Definition: I am blown with the wind Definition:
I am blown with the wind (referring to the gentler motions of the air ...
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578. apoblepo -- to look away from all else at an object
... By separating himself (), he went on to God's . ["In secular Greek, 578 () expresses
the activity of the astronomer who observes the heavenly motions, or that ...
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Of the Diverse Motions of Nature and of Grace
... THE THIRD BOOK. ON INWARD CONSOLATION CHAPTER LIV Of the diverse motions
of Nature and of Grace. "My Son, pay diligent heed to the ...
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Motions of the Stars.
... Book VIII. Chapter XXII."Motions of the Stars. "But lest the assertion
may seem doubtful respecting things which are not manifest ...
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The Fifty-Fourth Chapter: the Different Motions of Nature and ...
... BOOK THREE. INTERNAL CONSOLATION The Fifty-Fourth Chapter: The Different
Motions of Nature and Grace. The Voice of Christ MY CHILD ...
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Motions of the Sun and Moon.
... Book VIII. Chapter XLV."Motions of the Sun and Moon. Says Aquila: "I shall
do so without delay. Two visible signs are shown in ...
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I Heard once from a Learned Man, that the Motions of the Sun...
... Book XI Chapter XXIII I heard once from a learned man, that the motions of the sun? ...
For why should not the motions of all bodies rather be times? ...
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To Count the Stars, to Observe their Places or Motions...
... [Way-2-54] To count the stars, to observe their places or motions? To
count the stars, to observe their places or motions, is ...
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That Time is a Certain Extension.
... 29. I have heard from a learned man that the motions of the sun, moon,
and stars constituted time, and I assented not. [1048] For ...
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Repentance
... [4] God motions rising in the heart. ... Some think if they have motions in their hearts
to break off their sins, and become religious, it is repentance. ...
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"And These Things Write we unto You, that Your Joy May be Full. "
... 1 John 1:4.""And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be
full.". All motions tend to rest and quietness. We see it ...
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That the Supreme Cause and Author of all Things must of Necessity ...
... as the world itself, according to their system, was greater than Archimedes's
sphere?"the exquisite regularity of all the planets' motions, without epicycles ...
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Motions (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Motions (2 Occurrences). ... Proverbs 6:13 who winks with his
eyes, who signals with his feet, who motions with his fingers; (WEB NIV). ...
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Voluntary (17 Occurrences)
... 4. (vt) of or pertaining to the will; subject to, or regulated by, the will; as,
the voluntary motions of an animal, such as the movements of the leg or arm ...
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Associate (20 Occurrences)
... 9. (a.) Connected by habit or sympathy; as, associate motions, such as occur
sympathetically, in consequence of preceding motions. 10. ...
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Sensitive (2 Occurrences)
... 6. (a.) of or pertaining to sensation; depending on sensation; as, sensitive
motions; sensitive muscular motions excited by irritation. ...
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Motive (3 Occurrences)

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Quake (23 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vi) To be agitated with quick, short motions continually
repeated; to shake with fear, cold, etc.; to shudder; to tremble. ...
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Watch (203 Occurrences)
... 13. (vt) To give heed to; to observe the actions or motions of, for any purpose;
to keep in view; not to lose from sight and observation; as, to watch the ...
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Winks (3 Occurrences)
... Winks (3 Occurrences). Proverbs 6:13 who winks with his eyes, who signals with
his feet, who motions with his fingers; (WEB NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Fingers (22 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 6:13 who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet, who motions
with his fingers; (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
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Traverse (5 Occurrences)
... To traverse an indictment or an office is to deny it. 21. (vi) To use the posture
or motions of opposition or counteraction, as in fencing. 22. ...
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