Subject: For Joe. |
Bible Note: Joe- I haven't been a life long believer, I am still learning. But I think if you have a real desire to totally know the Lord God who created all things and is impossible for us to understand all His ways, you would be a fool not to wonder about some things. The wondering brings you to answers sometimes, or just to more faith for those things that don't have an answer. But if you don't question, and dig (as the Bereans did and were commended for it) and wonder you will never learn. You also can become very stiff in your convictions to the point where you loose any contact with others because they don't measure up to your standard and they feel they can never measure up to yours. I know someone who is like that, and although he knows a lot about the bible, because of his impatience with those who are not as determined as he is, has turned a lot of people away. I am sorry, but the thought sometimes does cross my mind that everything has to have a beginning, due to my human nature. Then I have to remind myself that I have to just trust and believe. It is hard, sometimes, when you want to KNOW and understand that there are things that you just can't. But it took me a while in my walk to see this. Have compassion on those who are starting their walk or may just be at a questioning stage. Peace in Christ Debbie |