I'm in my fifties now, and as I've gotten older, I've found that my search for truth has actually led me to lose faith in my own opinions. When I was younger, I was extremely opinionated, but over time, I've come to see how little I know. Jesus said that He Himself was the Truth. I still seek Him, because He is bigger than my understanding or any opinion that I could have. Jesus also said that the truth would set you free, but He never said that it wouldn't hurt. So, in conclusion, I guess I'm saying that I don't feel that there is a contradiction between the two sayings that were cited, other than in the way that they are worded. I think that Seng-ts'an was using a form of dramatic teaching that presents an apparent contradiction and then turns it on its head, because, in the end, ceasing to cherish opinions actually is a search for truth. Real truth is above all opinions. Thank you for the thought-provoking video.
@@21cpeasant91 thank you for your thoughts and interpretation. I really appreciate you taking the time to share it. I love the humility in your statement that you have come to see how little you know. I resonate very deeply with that. Cheers to cherishing opinions less!
I am sometimes a little uncomfortable with the word truth, partially because of what you describe. For example the color red through my eyes is likely different that red is through yours... I also wonder if it's the seeking, without ever feeling that you have "arrived" that is the key. Also, for some reason, I like the phrase "wisdom seeker" better than "truth seeker".... probably just semantics, but it is more comfortable to me. Enjoyed your video.
@@npstuart1 yes. I agree with this. If someone feels they have arrived then it seems highly unlikely they have done any real seeking at all. Something like the dunning-Kruger effect.
I think the truths we seek are true at giving us the reality we want at that moment in time. Unfortunately, evolution is always there spurring change in us 🤷♂️
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I'm in my fifties now, and as I've gotten older, I've found that my search for truth has actually led me to lose faith in my own opinions. When I was younger, I was extremely opinionated, but over time, I've come to see how little I know. Jesus said that He Himself was the Truth. I still seek Him, because He is bigger than my understanding or any opinion that I could have. Jesus also said that the truth would set you free, but He never said that it wouldn't hurt. So, in conclusion, I guess I'm saying that I don't feel that there is a contradiction between the two sayings that were cited, other than in the way that they are worded. I think that Seng-ts'an was using a form of dramatic teaching that presents an apparent contradiction and then turns it on its head, because, in the end, ceasing to cherish opinions actually is a search for truth. Real truth is above all opinions.
Thank you for the thought-provoking video.
@@21cpeasant91 thank you for your thoughts and interpretation. I really appreciate you taking the time to share it. I love the humility in your statement that you have come to see how little you know. I resonate very deeply with that. Cheers to cherishing opinions less!
I am sometimes a little uncomfortable with the word truth, partially because of what you describe. For example the color red through my eyes is likely different that red is through yours... I also wonder if it's the seeking, without ever feeling that you have "arrived" that is the key. Also, for some reason, I like the phrase "wisdom seeker" better than "truth seeker".... probably just semantics, but it is more comfortable to me. Enjoyed your video.
@@npstuart1 yes. I agree with this. If someone feels they have arrived then it seems highly unlikely they have done any real seeking at all. Something like the dunning-Kruger effect.
I think the truths we seek are true at giving us the reality we want at that moment in time. Unfortunately, evolution is always there spurring change in us 🤷♂️
@@aaronsmith2929 I think you’re right. We get the reality we want. But are we in self deception? And if so, do you want to live in self deception?
@@JustAnotherRunner maybe it’s not about right or wrong. Maybe we’re just supposed to share to the world the way that we see it.
@@aaronsmith2929 I can get on board with that!