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Old 09-23-2013, 05:47 PM
 
Location: Arizona
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If they've believed, they know it. The Spirit is given to those who believe, not everyone.
The Spirit of Life dwells within all humanity collectively, otherwise you would cease to exist.
As for the Spirit of truth, that comes from having Spiritual discernment, not wishful thinking.
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Old 09-23-2013, 05:52 PM
 
Location: Free State of Texas
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The Spirit of Life dwells within all humanity collectively, otherwise you would cease to exist.
As for the Spirit of truth, that comes from having Spiritual discernment, not wishful thinking.
Diiscernment? If by that you mean believe, then we're in agreement.
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Old 09-23-2013, 06:19 PM
 
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Diiscernment? If by that you mean believe, then we're in agreement.
Acuteness of judgment and understanding: "It's not a matter of believing; it's knowing."

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Old 09-23-2013, 06:31 PM
 
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Acuteness of judgment and understanding: "It's not a matter of believing; it's knowing."

That's what the word believe means. Not a head belief, but a heart belief. Something that changes your life.
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Old 09-25-2013, 08:21 PM
 
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