How much suffering must we endure to learn that appearances can be deceiving?

…that the heart will lead the wrong person to the right person?

…that emotional faith is dead? James 2.26

…that it merely promotes empty hope?

…that it is a faithful partner of the devil?

…that it is religious?

…that it has nothing to do with biblical faith?

How much suffering must we endure to learn that there is no achievement without sacrifice? Philippians 4.18

…that the salvation of our souls requires the daily sacrifice of our wills, for the rest of our lives? Matthew 16.24

How much suffering must we endure to learn that sin is a demon that enslaves a sinner? Romans 6.14

How much suffering must we endure to learn that God is no magician?

…that a miracle is the result of a harmonic partnership between the created and the Creator?

How long will you suffer from spiritual indigestion because you insist on mixing new and old wines?

How much longer will the stubborn insist on dividing their time between God and the devil?

…this day in the “spirit” and that day in the flesh?

How much longer will we to try to please both God and the world?

How much longer will they remain enemies of the God of Abraham because of their friends? James 4.4

For how long will they show more fear for the devil than they do for the Lord God Almighty?

When will they realize that the lack of the Holy Spirit means the absence of Jesus, salvation and eternal life? Romans 8.9