the starting point, part four. Getting past things you want to believe.

it's wrong to form our beliefs from songs, movies, and Sunday School stories

Grenoble, France.

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This is a continuation of the essentials from "The Starting Point". You might want to go there first in case you landed here without seeing the quick-reference version. You can click here to do that.

Part one was 15 absolute essentials. Part two were 15 more essentials. (Click here to go back to first 15 and here to go to the second 15.) From those essentials, inevitable consequences will flow. That is what we discuss here.

Below the list is an explanation of each item, with a sample Scripture verse to illustrate the concept. The sample verse is one example to help understand the explanation. There certainly are many more.

1. God does not regard you as a child unless you're a child.

2. "What would Jesus do?" is a ridiculous question.

3. Your children are not your ministry. That's a hurtful thing to say.

4. Your job is not your ministry. That's a ridiculous thing to say.

5. Mary strongly disagreed with Jesus' teachings.

6. You're allowed to believe in halos only if you're six.

7. No, you are not poor in spirit.

8. No, you are not strong when you are weak.

9. No, God will not make everything work together for good.

10. It's rude to ask God for help.

11. Life in heaven is no easier than life on earth.

12. If you wait on the Lord, you'll never do anything.

13. If you expect God to give you your daily bread, you'll starve.

14. Yes, Jesus loves you. He loves everyone. Yes, you're special. Just like everyone else. Yes, you can be anything you want. And that's a problem.

15. Protesting is wrong.

1. God does not regard you as a child unless you're a child.

there are no stupid questions.