If by "spiritual wealth" as has been shown in the attitude some of the self-professed wealthy individuals displayed on these threads I'd say they have deceived themselves and the truth is not in them. What kind of Christian love do they demonstrate that would attract anyone to Christ much less their particular denomination?
I thought it humorous in a way that it was claimed whatever "depth" of spirituality we non-Catholic believers have was taken from "them" - as if the ancient church leaders and their wisdom born of experience is the sole property of them and not of ALL Christians! It is similar to the boastful claims of the Bible being given to us BY them. Whatever we have, we have received from the Almighty. The best we can hope for is to be good stewards of the goodness of the Lord.
You are correct BB. The hate displayed by my family, was one of the things that drove me away from the RCC. It wasn't the only factor involved, but certainly was one of the factors. Praise God for that, huh?
That Light shines out of the pages of His Written Word and becomes visible in the eyes of a fellow Christian and his/her actions and loving communications.
Following His Ways is the path of the justified soul, and it shines more and more, day by day, until the Final Day comes. I praise God for the challenge to meet the wiles of the Devil and his minions. It challenges you and me to energeticaly search the Scriptures to see what is true and what is not.
How satisfying it is when you bring new light from an old text to edify your brothers and sisters here, that dismays the oppositionally defiant characters we meet.
In that you are converted, may the LORD keep your faith bright and use you to strengthen the Brethren!