Do you think Two Church services a month is enough?

[Malvaro]

Originally Posted by Michlow

Well I wouldn't exactly call it a bowl of cherries

I have been on the verge of this place for years, and rather than going through it and coming out the other side, I keep trying to stuff myself back into the little box that I came out of, because its comfortable and familiar. Well, I can't do that anymore, and so I just have to deal with it. Scary and depressing or not.

Besides, I am not completely alone. I have Jesus

And I believe that eventually in His timing, he will bring into my life, others whom I can trust.

but based on your specified observations, you'll never find that person(s)....

Originally Posted by Michlow

A few months back, It finally became clear that there are no two people on the face of the earth that believe exactly the same things about God, the Bible, etc. Which means, that no one is 100% right. Which means, that everyone is partially wrong.

Therefore, everything that someone tells me is potentially wrong. Including, and even most especially those in ministry. What they are preaching, and what they believe is a mix between divine revelation, tradition, and training.

It is almost impossible to read and interpret the Bible in any way other than the way your experiences, your culture, your training has taught you.

The bottom line, is that I no longer have any faith in any man's interpretation of the Bible. They all think they are right, and they aren't. To be honest, I have a hard time listening to preaching right now, because all I know that I am simply listening to a man's opinion.

you are either looking for perfection in a pastor/minister (which you'll never find) or in an insititution (which again, you'll never find).... God has always used imperfect people to bring about His perfect will.... you or anyone else for that matter won't be an exception to that fact.... human imperfection in itself is not an excuse to avoid or disobey Biblical principles....

Michlow, you will walk in a miserable state until you come to the realization that you will eventually have to submit to an imperfect spiritual leader in your life.... you will walk around in a desert-like fashion until that attitude dies and you have a willingness to cross into the spiritual blessings that God has in store for you....

Throughout the scriptures God has annointed imperfect people to complete and fulfill His will.... You will never be happy as a Christian until you come to this conclusion for yourself.... as you read my reply, you don't like my response.... but there will be a day when you remember what I said and it may help you with the decision(s) that you will have to face....

God bless

Malvaro