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Originally Posted by Unregistered
The problem here, I firmly believe, is that we are trying by reason to persuade men of the error of their ways. We are using human resources to try to overcome what is in reality a spiritual problem: That problem being deadend spiritual senses. The senses of these people have been dulled, have been put to sleep, and they have been taught to submit to a "spiritual authority" apart from the Holy Spirit. My friend, you are trying to wake the dead. Only God can do that.
Human words, even genuine testimonies, published novels and cold-hard rational facts and evidence won't accomplish what I know you truly desire: Revival. Fellowship. Cleansing. Freedom for those for whom you obviously love and care.
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Thanks for your input.
Though I agree with some of the things you said, I'm not sure how you can know what I
highlighted above is true. How do you know we are only using "human resources?" (You seem imply that's all we are using.) You are free to speak for yourself, but how can you speak for others on this matter?
I agree that trying to spiritually enlighten without God's help is doomed to fail. But I disagree that what we are doing here is without God's help, or that it is in any way a failure.
There was a time on these forums that I felt everyone was talking and no one was praying. A lot got said (and yelled) and not much changed. I don't think that any more. For one, I'm praying a lot more.
The issue is not "human tools" versus "spiritual things." The issue or question is, has the tool--website, iPhone app, written words, skilled argumentation, gospel campaign, or whatever-- been prayed over. So whether tools like this forum or other modern devices are spiritually useful depends on the spiritual attitude of those utilizing them in ministry. But all else being equal, a good website is better than a bad one. Surely only God can wake the dead. But God can use the tools we make to do so, and the condition of those tools does matter.
But I will say this: If we all prayed two words for every one word we typed we'd see better results. If that sums up what you were saying then I wholeheartedly agree.