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brakelite
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God has given us teachers. There are no guarantees that one will find truth on his own... There are conflicting voices that takes wisdom and experience to discern.By observation of the rhetoric in the above conversation what I see is quite common, you desire fellowship but haven’t found where you fit. This is why I’m suggesting independent bible study, there are multitudes out there in the world eager to tell you what you believe.
What do you truly want, do you want to hear from God, or do you want to take a chance on men delivering His message to you second hand?
But we need to feel free to challenge what we are taught. To ask questions. "Where is that found in scripture?". "Is there a 'thus Sayeth the Lord' in the Bible that supports your teaching? If not... Reject it, and search for someone who does use the Bible and the Bible only as the foundation of all faith and practice.
And @Funny bird , righteousness comes by faith. God has promised to cleanse you of all unrighteousness... Step aside, don't worry, and trust Him to accomplish that which He had promised. Just give Him the opportunity... Pray... Study the scriptures... And find a good fellowship of like minded people who love Jesus and love you. Irregardless of where you are in your walk with Him.