Not So Same Beliefs

Days are unique to everyone. One day may be better for one person while just another day to a different person. We are not to judge others if their views are different from that of ours. This world is made up of all different kinds of people with different belief systems. The main theme we are to show every person is that of love. If we are to love each other then we can break down any barrier that may be in the way. I have fallen victim to the not loving others or thinking more highly of myself. 

When I first came to the faith, I found Reformed Christian Theology and began to think that others who did not follow that path were not believing the truth. This was because I was putting myself into a box and pushing away all other people who were around me. I would not listen to other belief systems due to them not proclaiming the truth that I felt I had found. Regardless of if it was the truth, in order to have others listen to me and understand the belief system that I had there needed to be some openness to learning about other faiths and belief systems. This, though, can be done without fully converted to that system and by just researching a developing a knowledge of what that belief portrays. Even within the Christian faith, there are many different ways to go about the faith. The main points need to be all the same, but outside of that, there are many different subject matters that can differ from person to person and have all of us still follow the same belief. 

I also fell down this rabbit hole of thinking highly of myself when viewing conspiracy theories. There was a time in my life where the only thing I did ways research and listen to conspiracy theories. I would indulge myself with YouTube videos and viewing websites with lots of information that talked about end times and the government being out to take out and control everyone. Lots of this seemed to line up with the Bible, especially information that was in the Book of Revelation. I became very paranoid during those times wondering when the world was going to end or when the downfall of the USA was going to happen. I thought of people who did not understand as sheeple or the masses that were letting themselves be taken over. I had no understanding of why certain people just did not care or would willingly give up their freedoms to this system that was bound and determined to take over every aspect of their life. It was only through reading scripture during this time that I was able to break free from that bondage that brought fear into my life. All of what I was researching could be true, but I now rely solely on the Bible when it comes to interpreting the information. I know that the time and hour for Christ to come back will not be known by man and that we should not live in fear of what is to come if we are believers. 

In doing research on many religions, I have found that only Jesus lets us know that there will truly be one way to know the truth. That is through having faith in Him:

""Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going." Thomas said to him, "Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?" Jesus said to him,"I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him."" - John 14:1-7 

Many ways and beliefs may say that you can find the truth in them, but only one can boldly proclaim that statement. It is only through a relationship with Christ that you are truly able to know the truth and that can set you free of any bondage that you are under. If you do not believe what is in the Bible or care for it, I will not judge what you decide to do with your life. I will, though, let you know about the truth that passes all understaning through Christ. 

At the end, there will be many who do not believe the gospel of Christ and their judgement will be on their hands. Whatever you decide, I fully respect your decision. Out of love from Christ, I will still fight to show and fully proclaim His name to ALL the earth to let you and others know of the love that He brings. He loves you and wants to have a relationship with you, however, you have to place your trust in Him and what He has done for you to have eternal life with Him. Hope this can bring comfort or change in someone's life. Until next time, take care and God Bless.