All cult members, from the RCC to INC, to JWs, LDS, Bhuddists, Hindus, Quiboloys and so forth have done this. One of the stark things I recall, after getting saved, was the incredible spiritual blindness I had. The preaching of the cross was foolishness to me. It was like riddles, spiritually discerned. There was no way I was going to understand spiritual principles until I was quickened by the Holy Spirit, and not a moment before. There isn't a snow balls chance of me ever taking a dip in the Tiber, not now, not ever. The sad thing is, no one needs to be in that position. God made a provision for our sin. Unfortunately, only a few people will be saved. I remember what D L Moody said, that he felt like a lifeboat on the sea, so he was to use the time God gsve him to win as many to Christ as possible. I heard he had a revival in Chicago in Oct of 1871. He asked people to go home and think about the claims of Christ. That night, the great Chicago Fire killed about 300 people. Moody vowed never again would he let people go, without pressing for s decision for Christ. 🇵🇭
Even though only a few will be saved.. we must keep on..