Originally Posted by WoolyBugger:
Ive been in this forum for over15 months now. The church I belong to has been attacked time and time again by those calling themselves CHRISTians in here. Folks, let me tell you something. Your behavior has driven me deeper into my church. None of you have tried to bring me into the fold you belong to, NONE of you. There hasnt been CHRIST like behavior for me to look unto. and after doing research on some of you and the religious organizations you claim to be from, I have come to the conclusion that the Athiest in here show a more CHRIST like behavior than many of you calling yourself CHRISTian.
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So folks, in 15 months you have shown me that none of your churches can hold a candle to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! Especially William.
Wooly, Skippy, or Dwight whoever and whichever applies I have posted many replies and have not, to my knowledge "attacked" you. I think, if you recall, as I believe should be done in instances where we disagree, I posted what I believed the scriptures (Bible (OT & NT) ) to say and indicate and the reasons why I thought so. I have ask some questions about where you got some teachings. I didn't ever get that you were wanting to be invited to join another Church. While there are many churches (buildings and groups) on Earth none are "The Church" that will be brought up with Christ and achieve the Glorified bodies in the new Kingdom for that Church consist of all true genuine believers who have put their faith in Jesus Christ as savior and as their sacrifice for their sins and sin nature. God knows who they are by His Holy Spirit that He placed within their bodies to reside and assist their own inner created spirit/soul. That is the important Church to know and assure yourself that you are a part of.
That said I would like to say that while I'm sure you have had reasons to be defensive the only real judgement comes later after the Day of the Lord. I personally believe that each should question their own faith, continually, to insure that they have not been lead astray by a deceptive spirit or are relying on emotions as such happens in every Church and Religious organization. Our only real assurance is God's Holy Spirit that can and does reveal truth of the scriptures to us but we have to have His Spirit before that can happen. The New Testament scriptures are very specific about how this is achieved, through faith, and in my mind precede and supersede any other publications or documents that proceed to tell you what you must do.
While, yes, there are many who will willingly tell you that you are in a "cult" church or religion the real and only person that matters is yourself. Do you personally feel comfortable with the discrepancies and claims that have been made against some of the leaders, teachings, and documents of the LDS? It is assumed you believe them, in your heart and mind or you would not be here representing them. IF though they are wrong and go against the original KJV Bible or any other accepted translation then you should, as any other believer/Christian/member of a Church ask themselves of the doctrines they believe and adhere to why am I not truly comfortable with those teachings or that specific information. If you look for a CHURCH then you will find other flawed people just like you and just like me. People that will judge you, people that will offend you, people that will show you the love of Christ and people that sin. You join or accept a Church because they hold teachings and doctrine similar and exactly as you believe Scriptures to reveal and teach. God's word can be interpreted many ways by many people but God truly has only one meaning and interpretation for His Believer/Christian and together all Christians work together to build up the Body of Christ ( The true CHURCH) not made with bricks or wood but made held together with God's Holy Spirit.
If you do have doubts or concerns then I suggest that there may be a reason but in order to find the answers you need and want to find you have to eliminate the externals that throw up barriers to you listening to what God has to say to you. You will always run into people, in every religion or denomination, that will judge you, place their own expectations upon you and cause a defensive reaction. Sometimes if you have a concern and ONE person you trust or that God leads you to then establish a private dialog and work together but not all Christians judge you or condemn you. If we do not accept the LDS Church's teachings we may confront you with questions (true not all take that approach) but each person should be confident why they believe within their own heart and mind willing to always check it against the Scriptures and more important to what God may be telling us through His Holy Spirit. Stick with it, hang in there but don't let your emotions drive you into areas where you close your heart, your mind, and your eyes. Christ said He came not to Judge but to meet needs. Everyone has needs of some kind and Christ, just like God's Holy Spirit has the ability to look into our very souls and hearts and create that curiosity and amplify that need and desire within. God does work through and by various saints of God, fellow believers but God's Holy Spirit reaches in and deals with each of us first and foremost and creates that call or that THIRST for real truth and fitfulness and truly NO Church or Organization can truly hold a candle to that.