Functions of the Soul
The soul is the producer of our thoughts. As we grow in the Word, the four functions process these thoughts into actions. The four functions are: Intellect, Will, Emotions, Affections.
There are four areas in which God in is trying to reveal Himself:
Intellect/Reasoning: This function is where we hear words and we reason with our environment or reason with God. We must learn how to reason with God.
Will/Choice: When God is illuminating His truth and we must choose it over what our past experiences are.
Affections/Emotions: The area in which we must overcome the natural senses to understand that ultimately what God has planned for us is better than what we can ask or think.
Love: the area in which the truth of God is being established and the lie is being expelled from your mind.
This deals specifically in the way that we relate to God.
"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.
Isaiah 55:8