[Dave]

Originally Posted by bearbear

The mountain of spiritual riches wasn't the problem, rather it was an environment that necessitated the need for an oracle and another mediator besides Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

We have the word of God and we have the Holy Spirit who teaches us all things (John 16:13).

I simply come to the scriptures and ask the Holy Spirit to teach me. Then I ask God to strengthen me so I can do what his word says. As I struggle to obey, I develop relationship with Jesus and come to know him through my meagre effort to live my faith. I simply pray, trust and obey and through this I come to know and experience the tangible love of Jesus as he comes through for me in ways I never would have imagined. As I experience his love for me, I can't help but to love him back, but it all started with faith. We love him because he first loved first.

No LSM conferences, trainings, theological degrees or esoteric knowledge is required. It's within the grasp of anyone, even simple fishermen.

God Bless you!