TRUTH . . . LIGHTS UP
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Mere information does not require 'the penny to drop'. It may be alight for mathematicians, but is totally inadequate on the pathway of spiritual endeavour. Little wonder I only take note of the things that light up to me. I have learned the hard way that 'The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life'. Naturally I have been accused of picking and choosing only the portions of inspired writing which appeal to me. But I can cope with that.

Someone once said that much of what we know needs an eighteen inch drop from the head to the heart. I would gladly go along with that for our spiritual eyes are in our hearts. As John Wesley pointed out, truth must touch us so that we are 'strangely moved'. And that's the nub of it!

© Maurice Smith 2004

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