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Originally Posted by Bible-believer
Indeed.
And I believe the word of God(the Bible) is infallible, but men's doctrines and teachings could be wrong.
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I believe a LOT of it is. Most believers follow a pastor’s teaching. The attitude is “my pastor said it. So it must be true.” “ Brother Lee said it, so it must be true.
Example of Lee and the LR: I don’t ever recall Lee addressing ( maybe he did???) the Spirit of God as the Holy Spirit. He addressed Him as the Life Giving Spirit which is absolutely fine with me. But did Lee ever address the Life Giving as the Holy Spirit ( never mind the Holy Ghost!)
And thus the congregants followed Lee to my knowledge, in addressing the Holy Spirit as The Spirit. Not that that’s wrong. But the die hard Leeists won’t address our God as the Holy Spirt, because Lee didn’t.
Another personal example. Umpteen years ago, in the early 80s, I went to a Pentecostal service. I was enjoying the singing and was in the Presence of the Lord worshipping Him. I was then tapped on my shoulder. I was asked to go to the front and receive the Holy Spirit. I replied ‘I am already saved and have the Holy Spirit inside me”. I finally figured out they wanted me to speak in tongues.
So YES! I believe men’s doctrines and teachings are often wrong. I too have been wrong in my beliefs. But the more we seek the Lord for understanding, His Holy Spirit opens our eyes to comprehend understand.
Blessings and Peace of Christ