A Journey Out Of Deception
Introduction I have been a believer in The Almighty, One True Living God, (Yahh)and His Beloved Son since I was a small child and as a teenager was baptized through a Pentecostal Church of God. But I soon wandered away and became so caught up in the world that I even forgot that I had ever been baptized. My first family and I were very active in the Assembly of God church for many years until my ex husband left me for someone else and the family fell apart. After a few years I became involved with a full gospel church, (Faith Fellowship) During that time I met my current husband , (who shortly later, turned his life over to the savior).
I found after we married, that this man I had united myself with, had a driving thirst for truth, and saw the word more clearly than I ever had. He challenged many things I believed concerning the bible and church doctrines. Our home became a battleground for truth, and in frustration I prayed to the Father for His Truth and His Truth only , wanting nothing else. I stopped listening to preachers and teachers and Televangelists and committed myself to specific studies of the word, because you see, I thought I was right in the things I believed, and Clarence (my husband), being a new Christian was wrong. So I began searching every scripture pertaining to each doctrine or subject in the bible that our understanding differed on, and shockingly discovered, that he wasn't wrong! |
Before I begin the story of our journey, I would like to share a few paragraphs from an article by Larry Meguiar, from the page, "About the author" on his website, "The Warning".
"Once we believe a doctrine, attach our self to it, and in some instances, declare our position publicly, a soul tie to the doctrine develops, and our ego becomes highly involved. Because of our inherent pride, admitting any error is always a difficult task. Admitting to a doctrinal error is doubly difficult, and can be devastating to one's psyche, ego, public stature, and even to their relationship with Jahshua." LGM "There are many facets to the "take up your cross and follow me" foundational principle of the "Christian" life. Those facets I will uncover throughout my writings. However, there is one facet that is extremely important, pertinent to what I am saying, and known by few. People come to hard headed stiff necked prejudiced opinions about a matter before they know the facts. This is especially true when it comes to doctrine. Once we believe a doctrine, attach our self to it, and in some instances, declare our position publicly, a soul tie to the doctrine develops, and our ego becomes highly involved. Because of our inherent pride, admitting any error is always a difficult task. Admitting to a doctrinal error is doubly difficult, and can be devastating to one's psyche, ego, public stature, and even to their relationship with Jahshuah. I have seen people's entire structure of faith crumble and fall when error or deception was exposed in their life. The trauma can literally level an individual if it hits them in the right manner and direction. We ALL HAVE stiff necked preconceived beliefs that are going to have to go to the cross. If you are not willing to do so, or think that you do not have any, you may be wasting your time visiting this site (The Warning). Admitting error is a definite cross experience. The cross for Jahshuah was a time of suffering, humility and shame, a very humbling experience. So it is for us, and especially so when doctrine is involved. You must lose your life to find it for sure. Admitting error is a crucifying experience that levels a KILLING BLOW to the ego and all of its religiously stiff necked pride. We must give up our own erroneous presuppositions and come to the knowledge of the true truth. Of course, everyone reading this will think it is the OTHER guy that I am writing about. Sorry, because we all have the same old nature, and are all prone to making the same errors, I am not just talking about the "other" guy." Look in the mirror my brother or sister, if you want to see the "other guy". This site (The Warning) will put everyone on the cross who is willing to go to the cross to come to the Truth. You are about to enter your Garden of Gethsemane. If we acknowledge Jah in all of our ways, He will direct our paths. If your paths do not ever lead you to the cross and its experiences, then somewhere you are not acknowledging Him, for His paths without exception LEAD TO THE CROSS! In coming to the cross we are then able to come to the truth. While going through your cross experiences to receive the truth, always remember that the TRUTH SETS US FREE!
People say, "Well, I am filled with the Holy Spirit and walk after Him and He leads me into all truth". So am I brother, and I have the same evidence that you have to prove it. How many times I have had to go to the cross over doctrinal error, and will again, as I do not as yet see my skin shining. You see, He leads us into ALL TRUTH IF WE FOLLOW, but following involves a TAKING UP OF YOUR CROSS!!! Refuse the road to the cross and you are no longer following despite how much you may be convincing yourself otherwise. How many "Christians" have come to Passover, but have never left Egypt, or are dying in the wilderness because of unbelief???" Quote by L.G.M |
The reason I share this quote from Larry, is because many years ago I personally experienced what he is talking about, and know exactly how
crucifying the experience is, and at times still struggle with the thought that I had been so thoroughly deceived.
crucifying the experience is, and at times still struggle with the thought that I had been so thoroughly deceived.
The Journey
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