RE: Misconceptions of Christian theology
March 7, 2013 at 12:35 am
(This post was last modified: March 7, 2013 at 12:36 am by ronedee.)
(March 7, 2013 at 12:08 am)Esquilax Wrote: Here's the thing I've never understood about this position: aren't you concerned that when you're reading between the lines you're at risk of misinterpreting or misreading the intent of the bible?
Or that, say, instead of the holy spirit guiding you to your interpretation, it's actually the devil guiding you to an incorrect one? He's the prince of lies, after all, and if I was trying to corrupt people the best way I could see to do it would be to impersonate a holy source.
What assurances do you have that the interpretations you develop are correct, aside from personal conviction, which can be tricked even within the context of the bible itself?
That's a great...GREAT question!
The best way for me to answer it is, to use Jesus as discernment.
Would Jesus approve? Does anything I'm feeling go against: Truth, Love and Peace in my: words, thoughts and deeds?
Ego can't be involved. Satan wants us autonomous, self-serving and rebellious against God.
If the message I'm getting passes that test....which it usually does, its GOOD!
Quis ut Deus?
