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"Ask the Pastor"
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practice, etc. From time to time we will post the questions and the answers here on the
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February 13, 2003
> Question:
> I have been told that the upci churches are the only true churches and
> I am scared. I have been told I have turned my back on the truth
> because I left and therefore am being turned over to a spirit of
> unbelief. My walk with God seems much more grounded and solid than it
> ever has and was just wondering what you thought? If you print please
> do so anonymously.
Sarah (name has been changed) ,
You have been fed a line. But this kind of thinking is found in many
religions. It is all about control. Religions like the UPC attempt keep
their people in check with fear devices. The reason your walk with
God seems much more grounded now is because you have found
out something about Truth. Truth is not a denomination or a
religion. Truth is a Person.
What you need to understand is that the Lord did not come to give
us religion. There is no religion on the planet that can say, 'We are
the right religion.' All religion can do is give you religious things.
Religious things are man-made things. Jesus came to give us a
true relationship with the God of creation. This takes it entirely out
of the realm of religion and into the realm of reality.
As for the turning you back on truth, the only way you could do that
would be to turn your back on Jesus Himself. You aren't going to do
that. Jesus is the Truth. To walk with Him is to walk in Truth. To
walk with Him is to realize what life is really all about.
Don't worry about what the UPC may say. You are a child of God
Most High. Just walk with Jesus. As far as which flock you need to
be associated with, He will show you that.
Let me know if I can help you further.
The Lord bless you,
Buddy
PS - I am getting quite of bit of questions from UPC folk. I'll probably
place some of my responses on our web site, but for those who
wish to remain anonymous, we will not use real names.
Buddy Martin - 'Ask the Pastor'
Bro.Buddy@ChristianChallenge.org
http://www.christianchallenge.org/
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