I was one of those children who authors make big money writing books about to help parents. I challenge everything.
I question authority, ask hard questions and rarely take anything for granted. I especially ridicule authority figures who make grand pronouncements and simply expect everyone to follow in lock step.
Growing up I experimented probably a shade too much. In high school and college that didn’t always play out so well. But it’s just how I’m wired.
So in my faith walk it happens also, often.
The worst though was when I pastored a church. Yeah I know you’re shocked. Pastors are the Supermen of faith. Yeah right.
I’d be driving to the church on Sunday morning often with the kids. All of a sudden the thought would pop into my mind, “Who are you kidding? Are you sure about all this?”
Let me tell you that’s not what you want your mind focused on when you’re getting ready to preach.