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Originally Posted by Mr. Steinway
Would you be cynical if Rex Johnson said that God told him to leave the UPCI because it was too conservative? Would you accuse RJ of being off base?
I'm cynical of ANYONE who says that GOD told them to do anything! Why can't a preacher OWN UP to his decision instead of putting it off on God? Is it because if it turns out to be the wrong decision, it's God's fault and not theirs?
Why can't a preacher say, "After much prayer and consideration, I have decided...."?
I think I know.......because saying "God told me" gives it special spiritual weight!
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The problem is in your own words--you are cynical of anyone who says they heard from God.
Do you believe the Bible? The Bible, in fact Jesus Himself said "my sheep know my voice."
Without a doubt some have abused people's trust and claimed to have heard from God when they didn't, but that is no reason to throw out a Biblical reality.
I hope you can overcome your negativity, Sir.
God might want to speak to you some time, and I would hate for you to be so cynical toward such things that He couldn't get through to you.
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