Are our thoughts actually our thoughts ...or to what degree of influence from others are our thoughts.

We have the ability to reason ...but, that is without question to variable degrees.

From birth to the end of our lives we experience, are taught, and are influenced.  We are always formulating thoughts, or allowing others to help mold our thinking.

I  believe in God ...and I am thankful for the truths that are presented to me for me to believe.

I believe the Holy Spirit leads us to understanding the Word that has been passed down to us, and the availability of being able to read the Bible.

I also believe that there is a spirit that opposes God ...and sometimes we confuse the two.  This is called deception, and let us not be so haughty to think that just because we feel one thing does not deceive us, that we are above it all.  And let us not arrogantly think that Eve was merely way too naive ...and we wouldn't have fallen for that deception in the Garden of Eden.