“The faith which you have, have as your own conviction before God.” (Romans 14:22)
At some point, all of us must own our faith. Your loyalty to God cannot be built upon the reading and interpretation of others; it must be forged by your own personal study, investigation, and commitment to God. No number of sermons, network of Christians, or shared public prayers can replace your own personal labor, private prayer, and inquisitive mind.
Our collective service is a wonderful thing and a gift from God. It is an honor to serve alongside others, lock arms and raise our blades in unison with others who love the Lord… but you must also bow to Him alone. Your faith must become your own conviction. There is no such thing as faith by proxy.
Matthew 4:4 #Biblebites