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Originally Posted by On The Wheel
...we have been guilty of complicating the message beyond the original intent. We have been bewitched, as were the Galatians. It seems to me that the hoops we require our newly born babes to jump through have become deterrents to their spiritual growth. When they learn the truth of our traditions, many become disillusioned and leave, some back to the world and others to other churches.
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Such honesty! I recall a conversation with some on this forum who took the stand that former Pentecostals ("backsliders") were completely to blame for their own spiritual stumbling and demise because ultimately, it boils down to choice. Perhaps that is so, but a quote comes to mind..."If gold rusts, what shall iron do."
In reality, what some may judge to be a spiritual death, may actually be rebirth. It is true that we do have the power of choice. The only regret I carry is that I didn't break away sooner.
Each must work out his own, but I sincerely believe that the Lord honors and blesses the honest heart. May God bless.
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