[SoothingDave]

So He doesn't teach and lead individuals, like me and you, but only the magic sternum?

Only the Magisterium is guaranteed to teach correctly and not screw up. We know from here that many who claim to have the Spirit within screw up a lot.

SD

[hopefulpilgrim]

Only the Magisterium is guaranteed to teach correctly and not screw up.

Chapter and verse, please....That is, from the BIBLE.

[saradippity]

I was in a face-to-face today and the discussion involved the efficaciousness of singing "God Bless America" if the singers were aware of their sins and had no intention of changing their behaviors but did possess a sincere desire that God bless and protect the nation as well as themselves.

I thought the benefit of singing that song was the chance that people would think about the meaning of the words they were singing and why they were singing it and recognize that maybe it might take more than words and volume to obtain their desires. I would hope reflection would lead them to convert,repent,pray and fast.

Another person thought it was almost an insult to call on God while refusing to obey His commandments and a third person was sure that Americans were good people and had been attacked by evil-doers,consequently God would grant the request to bless the country. What do you all think?

I would be interested in any one's take on the subject but please no nit-picking. Thanks.

[Havoc]

Only the Magisterium is guaranteed to teach correctly and not screw up

The magic sternum has no such garauntee.

The Holy spirit is for all (Acts 5). And only the obedient will not be led astray. The disobedient have no such promise.

[Iowegian]

We know from here that many who claim to have the Spirit within screw up a lot.

I agree completely and that includes the magic sternum.