We now come to Selwyn’s final requirement that we need to experience while on our spiritual journey.
He says: “On this journey it is essential that we do not simply take in, absorb and assimilate, but also that we share – share what we have received from God. … It is important for us to take time to share with others the things that God has shared with us.”
In general, I agree with what Selwyn has to say – with one qualification – sometimes, your experiences of God are so ‘out of the normal’ that many ‘cultural’ Christians may find it difficult to accept the truth of these events. For example, I’ve encountered many Christians who don’t fully believe my conversion account (see my history) – even a Minister, who I know well, has suggested that it may have just been my imagination – something that happened inside my head.
Well, I don’t try to defend my account of what happened – I know that that they will discover the truth after their death – and, it’s better not to be a stumbling block to their faith. We are all on different stages of our spiritual journey – those who are spiritually mature can test what they hear and see; and, by the power of the Holy Spirit will be able to discern the truth of any matter. The main point is that we should be prepared to share with anyone at anytime the reason for our faith. Do you agree?
What comes in must go out
We now come to Selwyn’s final requirement that we need to experience while on our spiritual journey.
He says: “On this journey it is essential that we do not simply take in, absorb and assimilate, but also that we share – share what we have received from God. … It is important for us to take time to share with others the things that God has shared with us.”
In general, I agree with what Selwyn has to say – with one qualification – sometimes, your experiences of God are so ‘out of the normal’ that many ‘cultural’ Christians may find it difficult to accept the truth of these events. For example, I’ve encountered many Christians who don’t fully believe my conversion account (see my history) – even a Minister, who I know well, has suggested that it may have just been my imagination – something that happened inside my head.
Well, I don’t try to defend my account of what happened – I know that that they will discover the truth after their death – and, it’s better not to be a stumbling block to their faith. We are all on different stages of our spiritual journey – those who are spiritually mature can test what they hear and see; and, by the power of the Holy Spirit will be able to discern the truth of any matter. The main point is that we should be prepared to share with anyone at anytime the reason for our faith. Do you agree?