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To: pastorbillrandles
You talk of tears streaming down people's faces. I think many people confuse a giddy feeling with faith, or spirituality, or closeness to God.

Some people intellectually know God is real, and thus have faith, though they feel no giddy sensation. Job, for instance, felt miserable, yet he never doubted God.

Some people worry that if they don't feel ecstatic, they lack faith. But faith is demonstrated through works. You might not feel ecstatic or "spiritual," but you know God is real so you pray even if you don't feel it, and continue to read the Bible, and perform acts of charity (even if you feel hate for the person you're helping).

Conversely, many group events can instill feelings of euphoria. Rock concerts, political gatherings, protests, etc. I suspect that some people who "feel it" at church nevertheless don't really know Christ.

2 posted on 07/17/2021 6:40:01 PM PDT by Angelino97
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To: Angelino97

Well that is all true, but I don’t base anything on my feelings. I was merely relating an experience I had, that deeply impressed me , and God used it to draw me to His Gospel. Somepeople indeed confuse feelings with spirituality, but others are so afraid of feelings they assume non spirituality. Both are wrong, All must be based on the Word, but I must admit, at times I have felt my religion. Thanks for the feedback


4 posted on 07/17/2021 6:47:31 PM PDT by pastorbillrandles (ore and rebuild Jerusale)
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