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kingralph:
I feel you my brother. I myself indulge in reasoning. From my childhood I studied the bible voraciously, memorised scriptures and even won many bible quiz. I was a Sunday school teacher for many years. I feel there are many people who reason the bible...for many reasons...of which are unanswered prayers, events that contradict the bible's promises as well as the seeming profitability if evil over good these days. A reasonable person will wonder why Nigerian leader loot the treasury and go scot-free while the citizenry...of which christians are A part of...suffer the consequences. These and many more cause the problem of reasoning

I feel you too cause I can actually relate with all of this but that notwithstanding we mustn't give room for reasoning, come what may.

God gives us understanding on many issues, but we dont have to understand everything to walk with the Lord and in obedience to His will. There are times when God leaves huge question marks as tools in our lives to stretch our faith. Unanswered question crucify the flesh life. It is difficult for human beings to give up reasoning and simply trust God, but once the process is accomplished, the mind enters into a place of rest.

I Corinthians 2:1-2

erm, *clears throat*

this piece is to no one in particular, its just me pouring out my heart, so let no one feel offended..
lets drink..


A large percentage of God's people are admittedly confused. Why? One of the reason is Wondering. Another is REASONING.

(in subsequent write ups, we'll discuss 'wondering')

But for now, let's focus on 'reasoning'

The dictionary partially defines the word reason in the noun form as an "underlying fact or motive that provides logical sense for a premise or occurrence" and in the verb form as "to use the faculty of reason: think logically."

That's settled..

Before I proceed I'll like to inform you all that have been an ardent reader of numerous threads in this forum ranging from the ones written by the atheists(those who always antagonizes anything that has to do with God and His loyal followers), down the lane are the pagan/heathen(very few though), to the so called 'believers' (those who hardly creates a thread but are always waiting on each thread with the 'Sword of the Spirit') and finally the indifferent (those who doesn't know on whose side they are-they are just there).


Although have never for once commented on any of these threads but my constant studying, meditating and the 'feeding my eyes' thingy have led me to view things from different vantage points-the OP's and the replies.. To cut this short, sometimes ago I found myself in the categories of those who are indifferent-I became indifferent to everything have learnt while growing up and then everything looks meaningless.


I was always a very curious, inquisitive person. I had to have everything figured out in order to be satisfied. I realized now that I felt more secure if I had things figured out. I did not want any loose ends in my life. I wanted to be in control-and when I did not understand things, I felt out of control-frightened. But I was lacking something. I had no peace of mind and was physically worn out from reasoning.

This type of continual WRONG mental activity (yes, cause reasoning is one of the "busy activities" in which the mind engages that prevent discernment and revelation knowledge) will even make your physical body tired. It sometimes leave me exhausted.

Yes, the human mind likes logic and order and reason. It likes to deal with what it understands. Therefore, we have a tendency to put things into neat little bins in the compartment of our mind, thinking, "this must be the way it is because it fits so nicely here." We can find something our minds are comfortable with and still be totally wrong. Isn't that an irony?

It took a long time, but I finally realized that in many instances, the less I know, the happier I am. Sometimes I find out so much and it makes me quite miserable.

BUT,

God began to show me that my constant reasoning was the basis of my confusion and that it was preventing me from receiving what He wanted to give me.


Now, here's the Gospel:

I am not in anyway trying to claim the 'saint' status or form perfectionist, as a matter of fact am not in anyway near perfection or aspiring to be one. I'm still a work-in-progress (we all are, and will always be in His hand)

but God required me to give it up, and I strongly suggest the same thing for anyone who is addicted to reasoning. Yes, I said addicted to reasoning. We can become addicted to wrong mental activity just as someone else can become addicted to drugs and alcohol. I was addicted to reasoning, and when I gave it up I had withdrawal symptoms. I felt lost and frightened because I did not know what was going on. I even felt bored.

I had spent so much of my mental time reasoning that when I gave it up, I had to become accustomed to my mind being peaceful. For a while it seemed boring, but now I love it. While I used to run my mind all the time on everything, now I can't tolerate the pain and labour of reasoning.

During this period have realized that reasoning opens the door for deception and brings much confusion. Reasoning is not the normal condition in which God wants our mind to reside.

Be aware that when the mind is filled with reasoning, it is not normal. At least not for those who intends to be victorious-those who intends to win the war that is fought in the mind; the reasoning war.



Before I drop my pen, I will like to share this:


I don't know about you, but I want God to reveal things to me in such a way that I know in my spirit what has been revealed to my mind is correct. I dont want to reason, to figure, and to be logical, rotating my mind around and around on issue until I am worn out and confused. I want to continually experience the peace of mind and heart that comes from trusting God, not in my own human insight and understanding.

You and I must grow to the place where we are satisfied to know the One Who knows, even if we ourselves do not know..


(I hope this helps someone out there, I really hope it does)

K. Peters
#P2kull

Counter Thread pls..

Association for Countering Threads on Nairaland (ACTN) wia art thee??

And Don Jazzy stick??

Super Story..

importexpert:
hello brother, i am glad that you have discovered the thread. congratulations. if you follow the thread religiously and take all necessary actions it will surely broaden your horizon about business in general and further create a concrete source of income to you. in the process of the journey i will render the best of support you require to reach your goal. for getting the importation guide kindly refer to any of the links on my profile. your success is truly my pride

yeah, thanks man..hv eventually seen the guide in ma mailbox plus i saw your text confirming same..

looking forward to working with you..God bless..

topzys20:
In the same shoes bro. which alternative course did u settle for?

such a pity i opt out the application process as i dont see myself settling down for any of the available courses (i jst wont flow wit 'em)

fortunately i enrolled for the ICAN programme..

wishing y'all the very best through the application process and real programme..

heemah:
being a while...remember me??

why not..ow u doing.. happy pop..

Still looking 4d scratch tho..

Well, oga driver I rejoice 4u oo..cos being reprimanded wif a baton or woteva dat is is much beta than him sinking a bullet down your skull..

topzys20:
I still don't understand why there are just so few courses to select among their programmes this year. No M.sc Accounting, No MBA. Infact there is no professional master courses available this year. Na wa 4 dem oo

I infact wants 2go 4 M.sc Accounting, its just disheartening the institution doesnt include this in their list of prog..

diz should be directed @ those occupying the 'seat'..

Yeah, ah mean those sharing the said 'uniform'..

importexpert:
more importation related questions are highly welcome

Hello Mr. Bello, jst stumbled on this thread, fortunately hv always wanted 2venture into online biz bt really dunno how 2go about it..thank God have found this..I'll really need your help, really as I want 2start this importation 4resale biz asap..
Thanks 4ur favourable anticipated reply..

importexpert:
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meaning?

CrazyMan:
How true is this story...baylesa coppers come and confirm this report.

diz poo is as fake as nicki minaj's butt..

Freemanan:
Goto Secretariat today and verify the veracity...

of course cos ion get nofin 2do..why shud i even kip diz up wif u wen ah was jst been informed u r synonymous 2d famous NL introvert..

wo, keep doin wot u doin..

Freemanan:
Ptoocool I believe you have seen a victim... Get your facts right before dabbling into my thread...

ah wonder how sum1 nt being paid 4d exercise changes the fact dat u still spreading false info 'bout signing of doc. & returning money as u claim in ur misleading 'thread'

How old iz d pic self??

Freemanan:
Are you serving in Yenagoa...

Choi.. Mr. Interrogator, are u serving at Ekeki Police Station??

Freemanan:
Are you a corps member?

if am nt, wont poke nose..

Choi?? OP can lie oo.. Sign?? Document?? Return?? Money?? When?? Where??
Simply spreading grapevine info..

God is really great.
can't wait 2get outta here, let the countdown begin..

o boi c condition..

bunch of bench warmers..

THEIF-nubu ma rolemodel..

Hmmmmm..

Politics & Politicking..
Sweet 'business'

*in AY's voice*
Desmond iidiot

Well, ah still love Buhari..

kilokeys:
Pls som1 should tell President Buhari that it's almost 3hour since he took over yet we don't have light in my area,shebi he promised us light??even the queue is still here in this filling station and d roads are still bad,what has he been doing in there since he was sworn in..

and he is busy eating?

diz guy iyaff kill me..:-D :-D

Sum1 kal Wande charCoal 4me..

All ah c is Mr. Ibikunle..
Were on earth iz Mrs. "Idikunle"??




Ooh c 'her'..

K