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Patavium
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Brothers and Sisters,
I want to share a concern I have from some posts I have read in this website.
It seems to me that sometimes those that question the commandments or the teachings of the Catholic Church forget about the divinity or God behind the commandments. I guess this is ok with non-believers, but for believers it is important to recognize this. How can you be a believer if you don’t BELIEVE IN GOD.
I think RATIONAL as we often times to do to try to argue the commandments and teachings of the Church can sometimes make us forget that Rational is of Humans. There is much in the teachings that is provided by God. We cannot expect to translate perfectly to our understanding the teachings of God. Thus, it is not an excuse to rationalize away those teachings that we do not understand. In other words, just accepting of the Church what fits us or what we like. You must accept the WHOLE teachings. You are welcome to discuss them in order to make sure you understand, but We all are limited in our grasp sometimes, but through Jesus, we can understand. However, the teachings are absolute facts, and were explained in FINE DETAIL to the founders of the church by Jesus Christ himself!.
Another important aspect is to OPEN YOUR HEART. The teachings are not a set of rules that dictate your life. The teachings are a set of absolute truths that those that LOVE JESUS follow out of LOVE. I STRONGLY believe that by following the commandments provided by Jesus that I AM LOVING HIM. In addition, studying and understanding is IMPORTANT. However, remember that also believing, loving and following Jesus is also IMPORTANT. Do not forget that the Devil has studied Jesus more than us, but the Devil HATES GOD.
Finally, I believe it is required to participate in spiritual retreats, to preach the gospel, to share our testimonies… Basically we must have an encounter with God. We must let the passion of Christ to light a fire in our hearts. A fervor for love of Him, and also because we love him to Love our fellow brothers and sisters.
The Word of God are not simply words written. They are also ACTS, FLESH, BONES, SENTIMENTS… The Word of God permeates the whole Human Condition. The Word of God goes deep into us beyond the flesh right into our souls.
We must believe, breathe, feel, love… God. This is not an easy task as we are vessels of clay full of mud. We are so imperfect that many times We get caught up in the flesh consciously or subconsciously. Stop trying to find loopholes to His teachings, so you can enjoy the deceptions of Life. Sin is sin, brothers and sisters. Do not try to paint it in another color and call it something else. It will destroy you. Perhaps, not quickly, but surely!.
God grant us the ability to see beyond the surface as the flesh deceives, but the heart is veritas.
I want to share a concern I have from some posts I have read in this website.
It seems to me that sometimes those that question the commandments or the teachings of the Catholic Church forget about the divinity or God behind the commandments. I guess this is ok with non-believers, but for believers it is important to recognize this. How can you be a believer if you don’t BELIEVE IN GOD.
I think RATIONAL as we often times to do to try to argue the commandments and teachings of the Church can sometimes make us forget that Rational is of Humans. There is much in the teachings that is provided by God. We cannot expect to translate perfectly to our understanding the teachings of God. Thus, it is not an excuse to rationalize away those teachings that we do not understand. In other words, just accepting of the Church what fits us or what we like. You must accept the WHOLE teachings. You are welcome to discuss them in order to make sure you understand, but We all are limited in our grasp sometimes, but through Jesus, we can understand. However, the teachings are absolute facts, and were explained in FINE DETAIL to the founders of the church by Jesus Christ himself!.
Another important aspect is to OPEN YOUR HEART. The teachings are not a set of rules that dictate your life. The teachings are a set of absolute truths that those that LOVE JESUS follow out of LOVE. I STRONGLY believe that by following the commandments provided by Jesus that I AM LOVING HIM. In addition, studying and understanding is IMPORTANT. However, remember that also believing, loving and following Jesus is also IMPORTANT. Do not forget that the Devil has studied Jesus more than us, but the Devil HATES GOD.
Finally, I believe it is required to participate in spiritual retreats, to preach the gospel, to share our testimonies… Basically we must have an encounter with God. We must let the passion of Christ to light a fire in our hearts. A fervor for love of Him, and also because we love him to Love our fellow brothers and sisters.
The Word of God are not simply words written. They are also ACTS, FLESH, BONES, SENTIMENTS… The Word of God permeates the whole Human Condition. The Word of God goes deep into us beyond the flesh right into our souls.
We must believe, breathe, feel, love… God. This is not an easy task as we are vessels of clay full of mud. We are so imperfect that many times We get caught up in the flesh consciously or subconsciously. Stop trying to find loopholes to His teachings, so you can enjoy the deceptions of Life. Sin is sin, brothers and sisters. Do not try to paint it in another color and call it something else. It will destroy you. Perhaps, not quickly, but surely!.
God grant us the ability to see beyond the surface as the flesh deceives, but the heart is veritas.
