And Abraham believed God and it was accounted unto him as righteousness. You are familiar with the concept of righteousness imputed by faith since you are a believer yourself. So what did Abraham believe in comparison to what you believe? Do you think of your faith in terms of doctrines and the validity of scripture? Abraham was not as theologically sophisticated as you are. He didn’t have any of that. Consider the statement carefully that Abraham believed God. In all your efforts to seek to understand the truth don’t forget that it isn’t so much what you believe as who you believe. 

Have you ever tried to please everyone? There is a modern proverb that this can’t be done, the attempt is frustrating, and part of you knows you shouldn’t try. How much less should you do this when presenting the gospel message that you dare not alter to suit your audience. Yet Paul said that he became all things to all people that he might by any means save some. Paul was not willing to compromise the essence of the gospel message, but he was willing to identify with his audience to obtain an open door to be heard. This does not guarantee that they will receive you or your message, but it does give it a chance. You have my permission to follow his example. 

Have you ever heard it said that you can’t trust everything you read, or hear, or see? Now more than ever you need to be careful about what you accept as truth, for the downside of the freedom of speech is that anyone can say anything they want. Do you place a great deal of trust in what you think? You have seen other people make errors in reasoning. Would you know if you had made one yourself? It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps. Are you biased in favor of your own reasoning? My word teaches you not to lean on your own understanding. Acknowledge me and I will direct your steps.

What is the most valuable thing you do with your time? Don’t think too hard to find the ‘right’ ‘spiritual’ answer. You are aware of differences in monetary wealth, but everyone has the same amount of time. Does everyone get the same value in the way they spend it? A better question is, do you always get great value in the way you spend your time? Do you regret the time that seems wasted and lost? I promised to give guidance to those who seek me. If you inquire of me concerning the time available to you then I will direct your paths and you will get value in the way you spend your time and do it without regret.