A Freeman
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James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double-minded*.
*a double-minded individual is one suffering from cognitive dissonance, i.e. attempting to hold two conflicting views in their mind at the same time
Sura 96:19. Nay, heed him** not: but bow down in adoration***, and bring thyself the closer (to "I AM")!
*him = anyone who advises others not to turn to God for Guidance in all things, instead of relying on falsely so-called human knowledge (see: 1 Tim. 5:20; Sura 96:1-18)
***humble one's "self" (the ego) by crucifying it daily (Matt. 10:38, Mark 8:34, Luke 9:23, Luke 14:26-27, Gal. 2:20, Sura 6:162, Sura 92:18-21)
Many (if not most) talk about and misuse the word "Faith" to describe their particular religion/sectarian belief system, but that is NOT what Faith truly is.
FAITH IS TRUST IN GOD.
If one places their trust in God with EVERYTHING, why would they not wish to converse with and walk WITH God in every moment of their lives, drawing on His INFINITE Wisdom, Assistance and Perfect Guidance with every decision they face?
Our heavenly Father and God can and will show anyone who seeks His Counsel (Matt. 7:7-8) the best possible course of action for all concerned with everything IF given the opportunity to do so. And in doing so, each experience has a deeper, spiritually-rich meaning (seeing God's Amazing Wisdom, Love, Mercy and Perfect Planning in action) which, in turn, serves as motivation to repeat the process over and over again, to draw closer to Him.
This is how we were meant to experience life more abundantly, by returning to spiritual converse with our Creator, and getting to know Him as the loving Father He truly is.
*a double-minded individual is one suffering from cognitive dissonance, i.e. attempting to hold two conflicting views in their mind at the same time
Sura 96:19. Nay, heed him** not: but bow down in adoration***, and bring thyself the closer (to "I AM")!
*him = anyone who advises others not to turn to God for Guidance in all things, instead of relying on falsely so-called human knowledge (see: 1 Tim. 5:20; Sura 96:1-18)
***humble one's "self" (the ego) by crucifying it daily (Matt. 10:38, Mark 8:34, Luke 9:23, Luke 14:26-27, Gal. 2:20, Sura 6:162, Sura 92:18-21)
Many (if not most) talk about and misuse the word "Faith" to describe their particular religion/sectarian belief system, but that is NOT what Faith truly is.
FAITH IS TRUST IN GOD.
If one places their trust in God with EVERYTHING, why would they not wish to converse with and walk WITH God in every moment of their lives, drawing on His INFINITE Wisdom, Assistance and Perfect Guidance with every decision they face?
Our heavenly Father and God can and will show anyone who seeks His Counsel (Matt. 7:7-8) the best possible course of action for all concerned with everything IF given the opportunity to do so. And in doing so, each experience has a deeper, spiritually-rich meaning (seeing God's Amazing Wisdom, Love, Mercy and Perfect Planning in action) which, in turn, serves as motivation to repeat the process over and over again, to draw closer to Him.
This is how we were meant to experience life more abundantly, by returning to spiritual converse with our Creator, and getting to know Him as the loving Father He truly is.
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