http://yaholo.net/christian-mysticism/distinguishing-true-faith-from-self-delusion/ "For those who are seeking truth, want to experience God, pondering the meaning of life, and wonder why hot dogs come in packs of ten but the buns in packs of eight." - Yaholo, The Practical Mystic. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:21:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://yaholo.net/christian-mysticism/distinguishing-true-faith-from-self-delusion/comment-page-1/#comment-267 Tony Russo Sat, 15 Jan 2011 19:47:36 +0000 http://www.yaholo.net/christian-mysticism/distinguishing-true-faith-from-self-delusion/#comment-267 Hi, Good thoughts. Might I add a few things? Faith is a gift. It is given by Someone who loves us. It is the One who loves us that comes looking for us to give us the gift. Reason cannot see it coming. Faith isn't something that we can reason out, rather it is a gift from God that touches our reasoning. The disciples asked Jesus, "Increase our faith." We can't increase faith; only God can do that. Faith as a gift is not for us to connect with God. It is His gift to us to connect with Him. He does the connecting. We are the servant of His gift of faith to do His good will and pleasure. The question true faith asks is, "Lord, what will You have me to do?" Faith is all about God working in and through us and not us asking Him to take care of all our needs. Hi,
Good thoughts. Might I add a few things? Faith is a gift. It is given by Someone who loves us. It is the One who loves us that comes looking for us to give us the gift. Reason cannot see it coming. Faith isn’t something that we can reason out, rather it is a gift from God that touches our reasoning. The disciples asked Jesus, “Increase our faith.” We can’t increase faith; only God can do that. Faith as a gift is not for us to connect with God. It is His gift to us to connect with Him. He does the connecting. We are the servant of His gift of faith to do His good will and pleasure. The question true faith asks is, “Lord, what will You have me to do?” Faith is all about God working in and through us and not us asking Him to take care of all our needs.

]]> http://yaholo.net/christian-mysticism/distinguishing-true-faith-from-self-delusion/comment-page-1/#comment-263 Bible Study Sat, 11 Dec 2010 20:58:39 +0000 http://www.yaholo.net/christian-mysticism/distinguishing-true-faith-from-self-delusion/#comment-263 Faith without works is dead according to scripture. The only way we know we are saved is if we keep all the commandments of God without fail. This is impossible to do without the power of the holy Spirit. Therefore, if one can do this, they are saved for the power of god indwells them giving them power to remain sin free. Faith without works is dead according to scripture. The only way we know we are saved is if we keep all the commandments of God without fail. This is impossible to do without the power of the holy Spirit. Therefore, if one can do this, they are saved for the power of god indwells them giving them power to remain sin free.

]]> http://yaholo.net/christian-mysticism/distinguishing-true-faith-from-self-delusion/comment-page-1/#comment-31 saltsister Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:48:01 +0000 http://www.yaholo.net/christian-mysticism/distinguishing-true-faith-from-self-delusion/#comment-31 Just discovered your site. How did I miss you before? I don't I would add to your observations on this post--I don't think it's quite accurate to assume that televangelists invented delusional faith. It's been around for a very long time--probably since the beginning. There have always been those who used the crucifix like a lucky rabbit's foot instead of contacting the Person it represents. Perhaps this started with Simon the Sorcerer who saw the power of God and wanted to buy it--like it was a "thing". When we turn objects of desire and symbols into "things" to be grasped at, we leave our Lord behind. Just discovered your site. How did I miss you before? I don’t I would add to your observations on this post–I don’t think it’s quite accurate to assume that televangelists invented delusional faith. It’s been around for a very long time–probably since the beginning. There have always been those who used the crucifix like a lucky rabbit’s foot instead of contacting the Person it represents. Perhaps this started with Simon the Sorcerer who saw the power of God and wanted to buy it–like it was a “thing”. When we turn objects of desire and symbols into “things” to be grasped at, we leave our Lord behind.

]]> http://yaholo.net/christian-mysticism/distinguishing-true-faith-from-self-delusion/comment-page-1/#comment-18 lucky Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:52:47 +0000 http://www.yaholo.net/christian-mysticism/distinguishing-true-faith-from-self-delusion/#comment-18 every time i read this article i like it a little better. every time i read this article i like it a little better.

]]> http://yaholo.net/christian-mysticism/distinguishing-true-faith-from-self-delusion/comment-page-1/#comment-16 lucky Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:27:32 +0000 http://www.yaholo.net/christian-mysticism/distinguishing-true-faith-from-self-delusion/#comment-16 well we agree on what the problem is. but how to get to the solution? and how are we sure weather or not we are on the right path? well we agree on what the problem is. but how to get to the solution? and how are we sure weather or not we are on the right path?

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