the church of Oprah<\/a>. I’m a devout Christian. I agree 100 percent. God wants us not to rely on our own feelings but on His understanding! What happens when a new-ager feels like killing his child? How can you justify your whole self by feelings? Humans are so emotional, hot, and cold throughout the day. That’s why God wants us not to rely on feelings but to rely on His understanding! To see through His eyes and not our own.<\/p>\nThank you for sharing the truth!<\/p>\n\t
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Question: Thank you for this article on\u00a0the church of Oprah. I’m a devout Christian. I agree 100 percent. God wants us not to rely on our own feelings but on His understanding! What happens when a new-ager feels like killing his child? How can you justify your whole self by feelings? 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