Why Resist Gospel

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There are many reasons why people resist the gospel. Perhaps the most often used excuse unbelievers exclaim for resisting the gospel is the testimony of a Christian who is living and acting according to the flesh instead of following the Holy Spirit.

Let me offer an example of which this verse reminds me. When I was learning to fly, perhaps the most difficult lesson I had to learn was landing my aircraft. A radio beam is focused on the runway upon which the airplane must land. I can pick up this beam from many miles away and as long as I follow the beam, I do not need to see the ground. Even in the foulest weather or densest fog I am safe so long as I follow the beam. When my airplane veers too far to one side there is a humming sound in

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