[American Constitutionalist]

Actually I have come to a place in my life where I don’t care what man thinks, or what people have to say any more, the only thing that matters is what God says.

[Yosemitest]

You have made one of the wisest statements I've read in a long, long time.
The lesson to learn in this thread can be found here.

[dadfly]

Amen. the direct route is always best.

i’ll just add that i can often hear and learn more from God through His God fearing elect. my best friend comes to mind. after all it is a walk and some are further along than i. for instance, i’m hearing God through you, today.

thanks and may God bless.