What happens in the religious universe? Why are there so many divergent concepts and prejudices even among people who consider themselves to be of God? Let us reflect on this.

The Bible is rich in information about spiritual matters. But there are requirements for achieving a perfect understanding of what God demands in order to know His purpose. And this is written in the scriptures.

There are texts with double meanings, as well as a lot of confusing text, due in part to the fact that the scribes made mistranslations. For these, Jesus left a “woe,” see:

“Woe to you, interpreters of the Law! For you have taken away the key of knowledge; yet you yourselves did not enter, and you hindered those who were entering.” Luke 11:52.

And another text says what the scribes do with the word of God, see

“How then can you say, ‘We are wise, and the law of the Lord is with us’? For behold, the false pen of the scribes has made it into a lie.” Jeremiah 8:8.

The requirements proposed by God to attain His knowledge and understand His fear are found in this text from Solomon, see:

“My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you cry out for insight and lift up your voice for understanding, if you seek wisdom as silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.” Proverbs. 2:1-5.

Now, since Solomon was inspired by God to bring to light the conditions proposed by Him, there is no way to understand if we do not do as He proposes.

So that is the reason why there are so many confusing and far-fetched theories in religious circles, even in supposedly Christian circles.

Therefore, let us do as God proposes, so that we do not run in vain. “For many run in the stadium, but only one takes the prize, says the Spirit through Paul.”

Guarulhos-Sp, May 23, 2025

Oli Prestes
Missionary

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