Traveling on this Spiritual Journey…

When you mature, the wisdom that those before you or who are older than you begins to make sense.

We all are virtually “brainwashed” by the media and from others. We give them the power to shape our opinions & how we see the world. We no longer see things as they are. We see them as THEY want you to see them. That is the power of marketing.

However, the same happens spiritually. Most of us go by the definition of what our preacher says, our family says, or others who we elevate in our minds as the epitome of “Christian-hood.” We are too complacent and even lazy to study the scriptures ourselves.

The Bible addresses this:

2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV):  Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

2 Corinthians 13:5(NKJV): Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?....

Growing up in church, I recall often hearing ministers say: “We speak where the Bible speaks; and are silent where the Bible is silent.” However, people often speak where the Bible is silent, and are silent where the Bible speaks.

We will not get a “pass” on Judgment Day by saying to the Lord: “Well, that’s what my preacher said,” or “That’s what my parents taught me.” The Lord is going to ask:”What did I SAY?”

Unfortunately, not studying and learning the commandments for yourself, will not be an acceptable exception.  It is the same as breaking a traffic law. Although you may not have been aware it was a traffic law, you will still get a ticket.  

The roles of your preacher & parents to help you on your spiritual journey are important. All Christians are given the charge in 2 Timothy 4:2 (KJV) to “…Reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and doctrine.” This means to convince, reprimand, and encourage each other.  

However, ultimately it is our OWN responsibility to be obedient. We all become teachers. “The best teachers show you where to look, but don’t tell you what to see.” – Alexandra K. Trentor

God is the “ultimate” teacher. HE has told us where to look...The Bible.

Are you paying attention?