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Originally Posted by jesusislord
So in the end it's the failure to read the scripture?
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Its the failure to be humble and acknowledge themselves as sinners. Reading Scripture does not accomplish that goal in a person who has no intention to be humble or vulnerable.
Look at YouTube testimonies of ex Hindu leaders, ex Muslims, ex Jewish faith, ex new agers and spiritists. They all state they came to realise they were not able to make the grade of righteousness on their own. They failed to be what they presented themselves to the world as. They needed someone to make the grade for them and they were able to admit that to themselves.
John the baptist brought the baptism of repentance to prepare the way for the coming of Jesus. This is our first step. Nothing that is not built on this personal foundation will be sound. WL et al are good examples of how essential this foundation is. As they have clearly missed it and look at the pride and unforgiveness that has resulted.
Its as simple as that, I beleive anyway.