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Originally Posted by Michlow
Regarding your example: Did you feel that joining the UPC was of God? You mentioned what you thought, and you mentioned what the elders thought. What what did God want?
I only ask, because there have been times in my life.... Moving to Georgia for example. I was VEHEMENTLY opposed to moving. And I was extremely angry at my husband for making the decision to move. There was no force on this earth that could have gotten me to agree to the move. However, no matter how angry I was, and how against the whole idea I was, I knew it was God's will.
Now, you can say that I "submitted" to my husband and agreed to the move. But that wouldn't be at all true. I submitted to God, who just happened to be on my husband's side that time  |
Mich,
Because of the fact that we are emtoional beings and can be affected by many different variables, I cannot trust that I will always see things clearly.
The decision in question was not one that could be decided by clear Scriptural precedent. Neither joining or not joining would violate the Word.
I knew my personal judgment was very likely clouded by bad experiences suffered and wounds received.
So because I trust these men and know that they are men of integrity who love me, walk with God, and want the best for me, I choose to trust them at times when I don't have a clear Scriptural edict, or a definite Word from God for myself.
I believe this to be the best safety net I can have.