Here is another post; I've copied and pasted from a response I've made on another persons post, I think it's something I figured out years ago...

I believe that our beliefs can either lead us near, or lead us away from the Lord... Even knowing the scriptures and picking out the ones that satisfy our hunger for rejecting God instead of embracing Him fully...I've seen scriptures lead us near or far, I've seen preachers lead us near or far, and also our own discernment lead us near or far.... I believe that those who are chosen, have chosen carefully to be lead near to the Good Shepherd our God! And they Love Him Completely!

I hope this helps lead us closer to the Lord, and not to harden our hearts against Him! Choose LIFE!