by Jim Gordon
In the Christian world today there are many, many people who are well known and educated in the Bible and religion. Pastors, evangelists and big-named TV evangelists are so numerous we cannot remember them all. People have their favorites and sometimes even argue about which one is the best and should be listened to the most.
For me personally, I am getting tired of all the big-named, well known pastors and evangelists giving me their views and opinions and telling me what God is saying. I have pretty well stopped listening to people and try to focus on hearing the voice of the Spirit of God who lives within me.
Obviously, we all have an opinion and a view and there is nothing wrong with listening to others to get their viewpoints. The problem is that most of the time we put our full faith in what other people say. There is no need to put such faith in another person. Jesus said when he left earth that he was sending us a comforter, one who would guide is into all truth and we would need no man (or woman) to teach us.
Listen to those to whom you value their knowledge and understanding, yet do not put complete and total faith into anyone. Seek the still, quiet voice of the Spirit of God from within and rely on the Spirit to teach and guide you in your daily walk with God.
Done with Religion 
Hi Marion, thanks for reading my article. I was like you, I grew up in the church and believed the pastor (and of course at that time it was the male pastor) knew everything. He was God’s man and mouthpiece. I followed right along without questioning anything. So glad we both came to realize this is not the way of God. I began questioning and not feeling guilty about it. I am not sure why it is that the church, although mentioning the Spirit lives within us, never really teaches the importance and the opportunity we have to focus on listening for the voice of the Spirit and following the Spirit’s guidance. Oh wait, maybe it is because the church does not want to give up its power and hold on people… Thanks again for reading and for your comment. Hope you are doing well.
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Well said. Christians as a rule are horribly gullible. We’re told to test the spirits, be not ignorant brethren, be not deceived, etc. But generally that doesn’t happen. “The problem is that most of the time we put our full faith in what other people say.” Amen!!!
I quit following anyone after leaving that abusive church- man, was I gullible or what? My favorite verse now is- “As for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you abide in Him.” That pretty well says it all, in my opinion.
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Neither do I, just as the article said. Thanks for your comment.
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I don’t follow pastors.
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