TRAVERSING

Hills are as much a part of the journey of faith as are valleys. They do offer the promise of reaching higher levels.

Which is the part that is wonderful when this relates to things such as insight. Small steps of discovery that will end in clearer and more profound sight.

Knowledge as many hills. There is wisdom that comes from divine truth and then there is wisdom that comes from other sources.

Oh it can be considered wisdom. For does have knowledge that will serve a purpose in guiding and correcting.

And to that degree it is valuable. As long as one doesn't use it as a path to eternity. I heard it said once that everyone considers themselves an expert on religion.

Even if their opinion is that it is all baloney, they still won't hesitate to tell you what they think. And even make it sound like they are experts.

But does one really benefit from such information. Are the ramblings of someone who never gave the subject any serious reflection truly count.

When you are talking for example someone who is educated in a given discipline they deserved respect for their achievements. But that doesn't necessarily qualify them to voice their view on God as an authority.

Naturally, they will try to persuade you as to their qualifications. But does one truly wish to invest salvation on such shaking foundations

People do it every day though. However, said it might be, they do it. And that always makes a difference.

Because if you given them sanction they will keep participating with more dialogue. Which doesn't necessarily enhance the situation.

For myself I prefer to lean towards those that actually believe in God as a more reliable source. That seems to be a fair option from my view.

But then I figure those who focus on the subject will have a better chance to at least know the truth. This can also be a false assumption though.

After all if all were truly privy to the same knowledge there would be only one religion. Sorting out the truth is a long process and doesn't work for everyone,

Which is why God speaks through so many sources and some more true that other, but you have to let His spirit guide and sometimes that is difficult to do.