You cannot be humble apart from the death of the "flesh"...this is a work of Gods Spirit and a understanding of the truth as is laid out in the scriptures...for someone to claim they want humility and yet reject the truth of the scriptures is about as vain as it gets.I just admire humility. It can be a very difficult virtue to acquire. Because even when somebody becomes Humble, that can also be come a source of pride.
there is a false humility that I may have, but the genuine ability to no longer focus on oneself and be truly altruistic and concerned for others without a thought of self gain or rep boost from it, is a rare gem.
What kind of double talk is that? Do you accept them as Gods Word or not?its not that I reject the truth of the Scriptures. If by rejecting you mean I declare them false.
Well then I doubt anyone can help you and you will never be delivered from your pride.I have no certainty one way or the other.
Well you seem very certain that your uncertainty is correct? And of course if a person rejects the truth because of pride ...that's pride!is being uncertain proud?
Well are you willing to learn, and press past your pride and doubts?I don't reject the truth. Its just I don't know the truth. And just because a book says this is the truth, or somebody says I have the correct interpretation of this book, that does not make it true.
God never told me the Bible was his word.even if I knew it was his word, I don't know Greek or Aramaic or Hebrew, and even if I did, I don't know that I am equipped to properly interpret the Word of God.
I don't reject the truth. Its just I don't know the truth. And just because a book says this is the truth, or somebody says I have the correct interpretation of this book, that does not make it true.
God never told me the Bible was his word.even if I knew it was his word, I don't know Greek or Aramaic or Hebrew, and even if I did, I don't know that I am equipped to properly interpret the Word of God.
Being uncertain is because of fear. Fear of not knowing what will happen next. Trusting (faith) in the Lord no matter what you see is the complete opposite of fear.is being uncertain proud?
Well are you willing to learn, and press past your pride and doubts?
="porcupine73, post: 340401, member: 13725"]I pray God would lead you to truth. You said you don't know the the truth. In the other thread, you said "Nobody deserves to be in agony and forever and ever and ever because of what they have done with one second while blind and inclined to do what's wrong". Do you take that statement to be truth?
You are really rejecting the truth by refusing to believe it. The word of God is truth. period. Either you accept Him and what He says, or you don't. Truly I think you have accepted what man says and you judge God by man's weaknesses. What a false measure that is!
In true humility, ask God to reveal Himself to you, that you are wanting Him no matter what, and that you will wait expectantly for Him---He will do it! He may not do it the way you want, but He will show up. Then get yourself to a bible believing, bible teaching and Holy Spirit-led church...(Ask them if that is what they are)...and plant yourself there.