I know I am getting older when many have no idea who the SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN was.

HE IS NOT.. a 'moderately' paid pro athlete. Instead, I am speaking about a TV Show from 1974-1978 in which Steve Austin was in some terrible accident

where all the king’s horses, and all the king’s men, nor the FDA 'doctors', and CIA men could put Steve back together again. So the OSI (Office of Scientific Intelligence) was called in to install him with ‘bionic’ parts.

It was a story like if that egg, **Humpty Dumpty**, became **Inspector Gadget**.

And back in the day of this show, **the going price for Bionic Reconstructive Surgery** was $6,000,000.00! Considering today's ever-rising medical costs, I think 6MIL was a SWEET DEAL.
**This 6Mil-Man could** run 60 mph (though it appeared on TV that he was in slow motion); he had Super-man like strength & vision better than LASIK w/'carrot-juice' steroids.

And… whenever the bionics kicked into gear, it would make this techy-spring-like noise. Not unlike a cartoon BOING, but a sound that made it clear his 'bionics' were in use.

His bionics were only in one eye, one arm, and both legs. It seems like this would be a serious health risk when one arm can lift a normal weight while the other can lift a … BUICK. Now that I think of it... Maybe INSPECTOR GADGET is a more realistic depiction of a bionic overhaul than is the 6 Million Dollar Man. But I digress…

So, how about **SPIRITUAL BIONICS?**

*‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. ’* With a truth like this, who needs bionics? For those of you unsure if bionics are for you or being a new creature in Christ is a better choice,
I have put together a side-by-side **'very scientific'** comparison of the **Bionic Man v the New Man** in Christ..

BIONIC MAN versus NEW MAN

**(1) The Procedure**...
**Bionic Man** – Major surgery requires replacing broken-down human parts with bionic parts. *IT’S GONNA HURT.. LOTS!!* Stock up on ibuprofen. Worse than a knee replacement X 10!
**New Man – REFINING** one's spirit, in my opinion, would be more painful than Lasik, less painful than bionics.

(2) The Brain...
Bionic Man – Bionic Brain IS NOT available at the time.. unless you count AI.

**New Man – RENEWAL** of your mind is a significant benefit of New Man v Bionics. Some Eastern Religions claim that their meditation techniques are a ‘renewal of the mind’, but look at Buddha. He does not impress me as a man/deity possessing the self-control to even leave the buffet table alone, let alone offer me peace of mind.

**(3) Strength & Speed...**
**Bionic Man** – Superhuman strength & speed beyond any powerlifter or sprinter ever.
**New Man – STRENGTHENED** by God, is not limited by the laws of physics or nature. It is rumored that mountains can be moved simply by faith. It sounds New Age, but it's not!.

(4) Vision...
Bionic Man – Lasik is wimpy compared with bionics. Bionics provides a revolutionary digital camera cranium implant, offering better than 20/20 vision.
**New Man – GOD’S VISION**.. The New Man experiences no real improvement in physical vision, but discernment from God enables the New Man to be sensitive to the hearts of others and to know God’s will.

**(5) Water...**
**- Bionic Man** – Studies have raised serious concerns when bionics are exposed to saltwater.

**New Man** – Demonstrates the power to **PART SEAS**, and **WALK ON WATER.** Again, the power of God allows ‘New-Man’ to defy the laws of physics and nature.
Note: The millstone swim test can be used to weed out the phonies.

**(6) Linguistics...**
**- Bionic Man** – I do not recall any brochures on bionics touting a linguistics module or add-on app.

**New Man –** The ***2nd Chapter of Acts*** is evidence of the linguistic capabilities of New Man, via the Power of God, and decoded by His Spirit. These linguistics from God cannot be FAKED.

(7) Warranty Related Issues...
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**Bionic Man** – Lifetime warranty on bionics, but still limited by the typical aging process and life expectancy of the physical portion of the bionic man and/or woman.

**New Man** – not only has the above-mentioned supernatural powers during his life on Earth, but the best is yet to come.

There is no ENTRANCE EXAM, and you will not be rudely BOUNCED at the Pearly Gates as long as you believe in God, who is the source of life.

(8) Cost...
Bionic Man – Back in 1974, the cost was $6,000,000 for one eye, one arm, and two legs. With a cumulative inflation rate of over 52 years at 523%, he would be the $37.4 million man. In contrast…
New Man – As strange as this sounds, this transition from Old Man to New Man is FREE.

Closing Comments come in the form of the endorsements of Superman, Spider-Man, and the original WHEATIES BOY, Samson.

The ‘Infinite Edge’ belongs to the New Man in Christ. There is no comparison as we have a hands-down winner with New Man over Bionics. So if you are shopping around for an upgrade, choose wisely to become a New Creature in Christ over being a 37.4 million dollar guy or gal.

Six Million Dollar Man

A Victim of Circumstance