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javajoe:

--- Quote from: bambam on September 04, 2007, 10:47:45 AM ---Hello, I just wanted to leave an update.  My husband and I are struggling.  My pastor has gone to bibletruths and figured that Ray us a universalist unitarian, whatever that is.  He warned my husband that that is very dangerous and that he should get it out of our home.  That may sound bad, right?  but, you know, I understand why he would think that way.  He is strong in his beliefs and a pastor of a church that just bought a new building and is going places for God.  He probably believes Satan is attacking, and I think my husband does too.  He means alot to my husband, as well as the church, so this is going to be a rough ride.  I am tempted to act like nothing happened, and go on with our lives, secretly knowing the truth.  I will not be able to sing in church or teach Sunday School-which is okay with me really, but my husband is sad, and everyone is probably going to ask why I am not singing anymore. 

I tell you, I cannot go back to the beliefs I once held.  Even though I do not understand it all, I can't go back.  But I cannot explain it to others either.  I feel like I am between a rock and a hard place. 

Thanks for your prayers and concerns!  Blessings!

Beth :) 

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Beth,

I have a great deal of compassion for you and your husband.  I am still going to a church that I really like, but I know I will eventually have to go the elders and tell them what I believe.  I already told one of the lead elders what I felt about tithing, and he was OK with it - saying that another elder felt the same way.  They also are "reformed" , meaning they don't believe in free will - so the next hurdle is the universal salvation belief.  I wish I could give you some advice concerning you and your husband.  I know satan would love to come and cause strife in your marriage.  My wife is a nonbeliever, which, in a way ,makes it easier for me - she doesn't care what I believe as long as it doesn't affect our marriage.  I will pray that God will give you an answer.

ciao,

Joe

Kat:
Hi Beth,

My heart goes out to you.  You have really been given a hard way to go.  I am glad to hear you say, I tell you, I cannot go back to the beliefs I once held.  Even though I do not understand it all, I can't go back.
You do understand that it is not actually you they are against, but the truth of God.  This is not your battle, it is Christ's battle, He will not leave you alone in this.

Rom 8:31  What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

I can see how difficult this is for you, but you are standing with Christ.

Gal 5:1  Stand fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made us free, and do not again be held with the yoke of bondage.

Gal 5:10  I have confidence in you in the Lord, that you will think nothing else, but that he troubling you shall bear the judgment, whoever he may be.

This story in Kings is something to think about  :)

2Ki 6:15  And when the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army, surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, "Alas, my master! What shall we do?"
v. 16  So he answered, "Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."
v. 17  And Elisha prayed, and said, "LORD, I pray, open his eyes that he may see." Then the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

I will continue to remember you in my prayers.

mercy, peace and peace
Kat

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