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Originally Posted by Carpenter
I have learned that while the Holy Ghost can direct behavior, the Holy Ghost does not instantly change someone's nature, nor does it change personality.
I know some pretty stupid people who have the Holy Ghost, who have advance degrees, and conversely some of the wisest and most intelligent people I have ever met had neither.
This is the basis for one of MY conundrums, why is it that folks in the UPC believes that everyone in the mainstream who receives the Holy Ghost will soon be knocking at their door.
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Carp, I agree with your post. I am a little dumbfounded with the statement "the H.G. does not instantly change someone's nature". This tends to fly against traditional thinking of what happens when one is born again. I think I know what you mean, and I would agree to an extent.
Again, I ask you does intelligence bring wisdom. Does having knowledge of nuclear physics make one wise?
You're a smart guy, does that make you wise? Solomon was wise, but wasn't very smart at times.
As to your last statement I would equate that to spiritual elitism or religious pride.
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