Would the leader of your particular church's sudden change of heart from everything they have known and taught to many cause you to question your own faith? Why or why not?
2007-02-24 05:40:03 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It would not impact my faith, in fact it would only confirm it.
But, by faith I mean the following:
Faith commences with the conviction of the mind based on adequate evidence; faith continues in the confidence of the heart or emotions based on conviction, and faith is crowned in the consent of the will, by means of which the conviction and confidence are expressed in conduct.
Key points:
Conviction of the Mind
Confidence of the Heart
Consent of the Will
Conduct of the Body
As you can see from the above, faith affects the whole of a person's nature. Even the demons *believe*. Belief is not enough. Faith without works is dead, just as the fig tree cursed by Christ when it did not ber fruit. By a Christian's fruit you will know their true nature.
The scriptures tell us, especially in the end times, that there will be many who profess to know God, yet will be found wanting. If the popular press is any indication, there can be no doubt that the ministry contains clerics that are masquerading as pious believers, yet at the Judgment will be told, "depart from me, you worker of iniquity, for I never knew you".
2007-02-24 05:50:35 · answer #1 · answered by Ask Mr. Religion 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would represent the falling away that is forecast.
Also I would move immediately to have him fired from his position. Out the door you might say.
Get on out of here.
As a matter of fact I have seen some sliding going on. Not to the extent that you proposed.
He doesn't teach me, I have THE TEACHER. I go there to listen and then interject if there is a discrepancy.
I only go to Bible studies, not the preaching. I don't need the preaching.
I don't need to know how to be born again, I am already. I don't need to know how to follow a good way of life, I do already.
When you go to church on Sunday, you listen, he talks.
At a Bible study, that is not so, it is a two way street. He says this, you may have a different view point. He uses those helps to help him teach, I have the Holy Spirit. If there is a disagreement I speak up.
2007-02-24 13:58:59 · answer #2 · answered by chris p 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly it would affect me but not as it relates to my relationship with God.
My faith in God (and Jesus) is not based on what the pastor/priest/minister says or does. Based on a comparative study of atheism, agnosticism, evolution, Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, I have decided that Christianity is my best option. Not 100 % certain, but much better than the rest.
And you know what? I do question my faith every day!!! It absolutely amazes me that most atheists think that Christians are stupid, uneducated, simple-minded, brain-washed dolts. They close their eyes to the fact that many Christians have PhD in astronomy, molecular biology, geology, biochemistry, astrophysics, nuclear physics, etc. Besides M.D.
2007-02-24 14:00:50 · answer #3 · answered by flandargo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suspect that in many congregations there would be a change in heart for some peoople. (ie. Herd Mentality)
For those that have eyes to see and ears to hear, they'd just go on to find another church.
At this juncture in my life my faith cannot waver, even if the entire world decides not to beleive in God. The Bible itself has been my proof for God's existence and anybody that claims God does not exist is foolish and has not studied the scriptures carefully.
2007-02-24 13:59:07 · answer #4 · answered by Archangel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would definitely find another church! No it wouldnt change my faith. i have read the bible. i believe it to be true and I know Jesus is my savior! i would just wonder if satan has gotten a hold of him.The Bible makes it clear that false teachers will deceive many people into believing false doctrines. The only way to know for sure that you are right with God is to know what He has to say and trust Him rather than men. Acts 20:29-31 For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves . Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears.
2007-02-24 13:45:34 · answer #5 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, it wouldn't. My faith isn't based on what other people believe, but rather, what is found in God's Word the Bible. That person would be quickly removed from my church.
2007-02-24 13:44:51 · answer #6 · answered by Epitome_inc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not at all.Jesus came to me so I know for fact He is real. If
that were not the case, I would still believe,I think I have a better understanding of the Bible than most preachers.
2007-02-24 13:47:40 · answer #7 · answered by gwhiz1052 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't question my faith because I study beyond what is taught at church. I believe a lot of immature believers would question their faith.
2007-02-24 13:45:32 · answer #8 · answered by RB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would leave the church immediately, if not sooner. I have a relationship with God, and will not follow a leader who says there is no God.
2007-02-24 13:43:34 · answer #9 · answered by janejane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't have a pastor
I have the Bible and the truth
I'm good to go
2007-02-24 13:45:35 · answer #10 · answered by Crystal Blue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋