So I joined 2 people in doing a bible study about 6 months ago. We meet every other week and it was determined by one person that we read Proverbs.
My faith stems from having conversations with God. I've listened to the entire bible through an audiobook, but do not know specific parts of the bible well.
It seems to be one person's decision that I be "taught" the bible. I've made many comments about how I have a good relationship with God. I actually hear his voice and have followed what I heard. The latest thing I heard was "lead by example, not by law." I have no clue what that means because I don't feel I'm leading anyone.
Anyway, my frustration and anxiety over this one person's insistence on "bible bashing me over the head," is coming to an impasse. I've got to say something next week. I don't want to hurt her feelings and I think she wants to be a good friend. I just have to be honest and let her know that I don't need her to teach me or direct me or shame me into reading the bible. God gives me what I need and there have been times when I've been given bible passages.
I've actually tried to tell her this before, but she's back to "instructing me" with legalistic pushing. I didn't join this for that.
Anybody have any suggestions on how to approach this subject of what's great for her may not be great for me?
Thanks,