But what quickly became clear was that our spirituality is up to us. In that we have complete control of how much or how little we have to do with God, scripture or living out the gospel message.
Our spiritual life is between us and God. Others may try to influence us but our spiritual growth is dependent on us. Our spirituality is within our complete control.
We are warned in scripture to not rely on the arm of the flesh which I take to mean the living leaders or not.
When Jesus healed He never said "Hey! Look what I did!" He said "Your faith has made you whole." It was the sick who had the faith to be healed it was not about anyone else's faith, not even Christ.
If we depend on any man or woman, general authorities or any arm of the flesh then we will be let down. And our faith will be shaken. Which may help one take stock of ones spiritual life and path or it may lead one out of faith altogether.
But if we put our faith in Christ and seek to increase our spiritual awareness then our faith may stand. If our faith is based on an unshakeable foundation then our spiritual prognosis is much better.
Our faith may lead us to study other religions, it may lead us into another faith but wherever it leads let your faith be a source of good in your life and in others.Faith I feel, is meant to produce wonderful spiritual fruits, not religious nuts.Faith is meant to inspire, to captivate and to self regulate. Faith should not be used to legislate our values on those with a different faith or those with no faith.
