been there done that
I am surely not GOD or "a god", but I CAN claim to a son of the Father and a brother of the only BEGOTTEN Son.
When hearing something, you should first take note of whether it agrees with the common/traditional teachings of man (if it does, don't accept it as GODLY/divine information).
Man's info/teachings can only be SECULAR and shortsighted, NOT divine.
Always make your goal DIVINE TRUTH and your motive DIVINE/spiritual.
GOD IS LOVE, not hate or fear or any insecurities, pettiness, confusion/uncertainty.
God has no human attributes/qualities,no needs (AT ALL) or limitations/restrictions.
YOUR goal (human nature) of egotistical pride/popularity is part of "the flesh" handicap that is an obstacle to your understanding and growth (the "flesh" is not disgusting or repulsive in any way).
The "FLESH" that covers our mortal bodies is simply a handicap to our growth.
Many other words that we were taught to think of as bad are misunderstood because we were TAUGHT lies in order that MAN'S WAY prevails over GOD'S ways (the moneychanger darkness).