You have certain beliefs. By definition, you think your beliefs are actually true and correct. But you must know of people who you believe (there's that word again!) are deluded. They believe things that are not true. There are likely other people who believe that about you! So there you go. That's the basis of this poll. Are you deluded?
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
Hey, you two that voted "No": How about sharing some of the details with us? Are you preterist? 1-step or 3-step or 12-step? Christian or Muslim? Hang the toilet paper over the top or down the back? Some of us aren't sure we're right. Please help!
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
Hey, you two that voted "No": How about sharing some of the details with us? Are you preterist? 1-step or 3-step or 12-step? Christian or Muslim? Hang the toilet paper over the top or down the back? Some of us aren't sure we're right. Please help!
Of course, it (almost!) goes without saying that those two would be unanimous on all matters of doctrine. Obviously.
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
Any ways, my two cents would be that I don't believe I am deluded but at times I find myself very confused and frustrated. Not just about salvation or things like that but about a lot of things. Like when I think my son is doing one thing only to find out he is doing just the opposite. Or when I think I understand my teenage dtr only to find out she is a total mystery to me sometimes.
In regards to "salvation" or matters involving eternity it's very much the same thing. I have to ask myself, how can so many people have so many different interpretations or beliefs about the same Bible and supposed those who have the same Holy Ghost? If we are each seeking the same truth or answers, using the same scriptures, praying to THE same God then how in the world can we come up with so many different opinions/understandings. How much of what I believe to be correct is really me and how much of it is really God? Does God even really care about the things we make such a big deal about? The things we allow to divide us so intensely; to the point where anger, name calling, hurtful words, and so forth are at the forefront rather than the love we are supposed to have to one another.
To expound a bit: In the town I live in there are 3 UPC churches. To my knowledge they all belief in the 3-Step plan of salvation, but each has very different opinions in regards to varying degrees of outward standards. It affects us so much that there is ZERO fellowship with one another. If we can't stand to be around each other; who in the world else could? But I digress.
My point is this... I believe I am right in certain things, but I could be wrong. I am open to hear God if I need to ( I think ). LOL
I don't believe I'm right in every point of my beliefs. However, I think this can be said of most of us. No one has it all figured out. I believe that the greatest "delusion" is thinking that one is absolutely right about everything that they believe - and that anyone who differs is wrong, not sincere, not a true Christian, etc. That's where the spirit of division dwells.
Sheez! Patience.
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