Quote From: judyblue22I was considering why I don't feel the need to tell other people how to live their lives in accordance with the bible. I see that others see this as their duty. I don't just feel it isn't my duty, I actually feel a prohibition stopping me from doing so.
This may sound a bit nuts but I do feel guidance from God when I pray. I believe what comes to me in those quiet questioning moments is the will of God. I have not always obeyed Him and my biggest stumbling block to obedience is my pride. God has taken the trouble to humble me more than once grin and I admit I needed it.
I think that because I have that prideful failing, I am hesitant to ever preach to another. It might be lawful or even what God demands for someone else to preach to others if they don't have my failings, but I definately feel that it is off limits for me.
Judy here is something for you to reflect upon. I have personally attained delightful knowledge from reading your posts. Perhaps God is using you as a 'tool' without your even being aware. I agree that some people feel a calling to teach and share their wisdom about God, others like you do not feel it is their place to do so.
I believe that we all learn from each other according to where our ears are.......if we have an open mind and heart we will inherently receive anothers message. I have to the best of my ability received / heard lovely pieces of wisdom from this forum. Most of which were recognized in me without the author even attempting to preach.
God works in mysterious ways. I am ever grateful that He does!
Peace,
Fredi
