Heidi,
Thankyou for this wonderfull Post. Although I don't know for an absolute certainty that everyone's motive is the total desire in seeking Truth, I share the feeling that it seems to be the case.
It's true as mentioned in previous posts of the past, some " might " be religious hobbyists and Why would I say such a thing, because when first leaving my former denomination of twenty years while examining other Scriptural views, I proceeded with caution and care, not wanting to be deceived again. This would classify me as initially being a Religious Hobbyist and skeptic. Not skeptical about the inspiration of the Scriptures and belief in God, but skeptical about what an imperfect man or Organization might tell me what is " TRUTH ", so after leaving a Religion that claimed to have God's " truth " and be his Spokesmen, I planned to just read the Bible, study on my own, research on my own and do the best I could.
How things change, but then again, I've always been a Truth seeker at the expense of applying myself to a better secular professional life. Some might ask, Well, was it worth it and My reply would be. ABSOLUTELY and under the same circumstances and genetic makeup---- I would do it again because it was Gods' Will for me.
Straight from the Heart Topic, Samson.