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I gave up on doctrine, something which seeks to box in the unboxable with some haughty label applied which somehow is suppose to contain all that is, or all that ever will be.

My "religion" consists of what the Holy Spirit has led me to understand via the scriptures and his creation - nothing more, nothing less. I have learned that we don't began to comprehend the love, the power, the forgiveness, or how vast His creation truly is. In fact, few even know how little they don't know, while thinking they know it all.

The best label, IMHO, is that of a believer. The rest of our time would be better spent devoted to studying and sharing His words and living by his example, especially to love one another, something that seems the hardest thing to do of all. :)

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. - 1 Peter 4

I gave up on doctrine ...

Works, works, works of faith .,.

And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

Revelation, Catholic chapter three, Protestant verses one to six,
As authorized, but not authored, by King James

I have been reading the messages in True Life In God for a few years now and I also receive the daily message email.

This is a quote from today's message answering this question:

"I asked Jesus what will happen if someone will not obey, or listen to His requests"

all he has to do is read My message, then let him decide; daughter, all creation obeys Me ....
Yes, the creation obeys You, but Your creatures, not all of them obey You!
no .... not all of them obey Me; many of them are tempted, and want to win the approval of men rather than Mine .... many are more eager to please men before Me, their God; and for some, it is only self-interest that makes them disobey Me;
others have not yet decided to put behind them their passions, their self-indulgences, they sin as much as they breathe;
I have talked about judging others and how their tongue will be the cause of their condemnation, yet, on this, I can add one more thing: the mouths that spit fire, by snapping on people, tearing them to pieces, these too will suffer since they grieve My Holy Spirit;
My Holy Spirit's ways are so different!
anyone led by My Spirit is given the grace to observe My Laws and My Ways which are gentle, loving and so perfect;
I am the Source of Love and Jesus is My Name; but the Evil one is the source of Evil and all wickedness ....

The messages have been very helpful and enlightening and I offer the above in that spirit.