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Originally Posted by Igzy
I know this is going to sound trite, but the problem isn't God or Jesus or the Bible or even "organization." The problem is people. People are all fallen, so any time you get involved with them there are going to be problems. (This includes any time you are involved only with yourself.)
And this includes people in no matter what venue. Just going to the grocery store can be a problem because you have to deal with people.
The trouble with people is that you can't live with them and you can't live without them. That's just the way it is. So the key is to get your relationship with the Main Person (God) in line, and then let him guide you in your interaction with people.
The whole problem with the LR is the defining parameters are all whacked. There is all this angst and worry about LEAVING the LR. ("Oh, horrors!") Of course you are going to have anxiety issues if you worry about things God doesn't worry about. (Strictly speaking, though God has concerns, he doesn't worry about anything.) Let me tell you, God is not much concerned about anyone leaving the LR. Okay? It's a false concern. Leave if you want to, stay if you want to, as God leads. People change churches all the time. It's not a big deal. And, usually parents want their kids to follow in their footsteps. That's normal and human. But there is no moral imperative there. It's your life. Who has the right to tell you where you should attend church? Like I said, it's a whacked LR parameter.
But realize you are never going to find the perfect set of peeps or relationships, spiritual or secular. People are fallen. Trust me, they have the same problem with you.
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Pretty good Igzy. The world would be a great place if there weren't people in it.
And we're all just human primates.
Accept it and make the best of it. I find making God my buddy makes it easier ... while making humans buddies makes it harder ... but more interesting ... less boring ... and there's love to be found there ... if you play it right, and are lucky.
So Lord, bless all us human idiots ... we certainly need it. Please don't leave us to our devices.