Sorry I am late to the tHread here Steadfast. I dont post much during family time.
I didnt read many of the middle pages so if this was missed please forgive me.
I really like what Ive read and so many make wonderful points on this subject...There was one thing that comes to mind that I didnt really see.
Fear. I know many people fear God which is the beginning of wisdom but they never learn to TRUST God. Fearinng God without trusting that his will is perfect is a recipe for disaster. those that leave over fear/trust issues, even when they return, unless they come to a place where they no longer fear that Gods will is perfect, and unless they can come to truely trust God, they will never really find there place with Him.
any way, I hope that helps.
God Bless.
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