Kindred,
Do you think any of the saints in the gospels can countermand the Words of Christ?
How about any minister, priest or prophet?
Different interpretations of the Word, the Law and scripture readings can become convoluted and confusing.
Who to listen to with so many different types of authoritative voices?
How then do we discern?
Begin with good character.
Time will out the truth by the patterns of behavior, modus operandi, end results-cumulative, consequences (short-term and long-term) and body of work (or no work).
What else?
Investigate, research and test character (as you would with any theory or hypothesis).
Life is a series of tests of character.
How we respond to the tests determines our character, choices and ultimate destiny in heaven, purgatory or hell.
Therefore, definitely do not listen to the least in heaven;
Those without character, positive attributes in integrity, respect, honor, decency and empathy, do not have moral authority to teach or preach accurately the Truth.
Which is the great commandment in the Law?
Which is the second?
Find the answers in Matthew 22:35-40, Mark 12:28-34, Luke 10:25-28.
Do you think you can deviate from these commandments and still be able to enter heaven?
Do you think you can disobey the Law, flaunt your disobedience and still be able to enter the Kingdom of heaven?
There is a fine line between heaven and hell.
What you convince yourself is true might not be if not backed up by evidence, the Law and the Truth.
Now, are you able to review, take stock of what happened, what have you learned in 2020, in an unbiased, informed and discerning manner?
In 2020, what have you learned about yourself?
