It's interesting to think about this question, but it was 2000 years ago and to know if you can rely on this man Paul, you will have to rely on other men. And in order to accept those men are reliable you not only have to believe they themselves are discerning correctly, but so have every man who has preserved or translated Paul's words along the way.Pazooka wrote: ↑December 28th, 2022, 1:14 pm This is a new concept for me. During my study of the book of Revelation, the idea was brought up that early Christians viewed Paul as the Balaam of their time.
The more I look into it the more suspect Paul appears. It has me rethinking a few things. Peter vs Paul.
The New Testament is not cut and dry. It was heavily edited. What about allusions to Paul’s ministry in the D&C? What, truly, is the rod of iron?https://www.judaismvschristianity.com/c ... e-apostle/...
If only there were a better way.
Even a broken clock is right twice a day. You can find truth anywhere.John 10 wrote: 14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
15As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
16And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
A believer can teach you truths about spiritual things
A nonbeliever can teach you truths about interacting with others
A murderer can teach you truths about surviving
The devil often shares a truth with his lies
I am not suggesting you go to the devil for advice, but if you hear the truth, you can hear it anywhere. What do you know to be true? What are you pretty sure about? Start there. Then you can perhaps find out if Paul was a true apostle or not. However, you'll likely find out that it doesn't matter. The Holy Ghost is the real teacher and can use whatever experiences and words you can bring to your awareness.
There is a better way.
If you find yourself in a bit of distress about what is truth, take a minute to return to peace. His yoke is easy and his burden is light. All of the intellectual stuff is interesting and gives you material for the Spirit to work with. However, you don't need to figure out what is true logically. You can leave the discerning to the Master.Matthew 11 wrote: For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.