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God's Words Or Their Words? Need For Discernment!
| Posted on 15 August, 2018 at 22:05 |
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Televangelist's Sins Are Heaping Up High To The Heaven's, Their Greed Is Worse Than Ever. Their Crafty Ways To Twist And Distort God's Words To Their Own End Goes On Unchecked In Believer's Hearts And Minds. JESUS SAYS "FOLLOW ME" Not The Preacher, Hear His Counsel - A Call To Prudence! This is a word that is seldom heard these days. It has to do with good judgement, practicing caution - especially with matters concerning money - and applying God's Wisdom to what we hear......not just taking things at face value. Friend, you are doing that each time you accept everything you hear because "THE PREACHER SAID IT" Please have more respect for the pages of your Bible than that. You have a Bible too, please use it. The Lord keeps showing me that Christians are getting hurt because they are not acquainted with the Scriptures. Also because some of you are thinking "The preacher knows better than me, I will do what he says." And in fact, so many are caught in a state of "Overwhelm" where you can't think for yourself and act on impulse, thinking "this is the answer!" The Lord doesn't want you to be naive......He wants to protect you. Like the Apostle Paul in Scripture, who gave implicit instructions about these things. How is it that one will go to seek advice on investments yet leave their bible-pages unturned to check things out? It's all written there. Scriptures like: 1 Peter 5:2
Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them--not
because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not
pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve.
Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not
grudgingly--not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to
serve God.
Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, not under
compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but
eagerly 2 Corinthians 8:12 New
International Version For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have. English
Standard Version For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have. Choices and Voices I would
rather have God’s Mercy on me if I was needy than God’s wrath if I am greedy. His Mercy
for those who Fear Him (respect His Ways) is everlasting, so is His punishment
for Reckless Wayward Preachers who know right from wrong but their vision is
rapidly failing them – as they are so steeped in Sin. Their ears fail to hear
the tugs of His Spirit to shun those things they are so attached too, like a
magnet that grabs the whole man or woman, not just part of him or her. No wonder
The Lord says “Not to eat bread with the Wicked”…….aren’t you doing that when
you take so-called spiritual food from them? The Holy
Spirit just instructed me to tell you that. I looked up ‘bread of the wicked’
for you and this is what I found: Do not eat the bread of a selfish man, Or
desire his delicacies; ... Do not enter the path of the wicked And
do not proceed in the way of evil men. So whose the Sinner in need of Repentance the Christian or the Preacher? Please do your homework. I can think of two godly preachers this minute from years ago. Peter Vacca from Australia, who used to say "Don't just take everything as gospel because I said it, do your homework this week" AND Mark Rutland from USA who said "Christians are taking all manner of nonsense because it comes over the platform. This is a call to maturity." True prophetic ministries are given by Jesus to the Body of Christ for our protection, to call a spade a spade and direct our focus on JESUS. Some observations through the years JESUS encourages us to give Generously MINISTERS make us give Painfully NEW TESTAMENT encourages Giving to the Poor MINISTERS attempt to Make you Poor PAUL counsels us to give wisely as we are able MINISTERS empty your pockets, even if you have debts PAUL said to decide in your heart how much to give MINISTERS tell you how much you must give PAUL says not to give grudgingly MINISTERS enforce and encourage it PAUL says not to give out of compulsion TELEVANGELISTS have all manner of enticements SCRIPTURE says not to give out of covetousness MINISTERS do the very things they preach against PAUL said as we have purposed in our hearts MINISTERS tell you to pray first so your hearts are disturbed and you give more! Not all preachers are like the above. TAGS: Need for Wisdom, Preachers and Money. |
Televangelists Causing Confusion
| Posted on 27 July, 2015 at 21:37 |
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Some Preachers on Christian TV are causing confusion in the hearts and minds of God's children and they also bring the Gospel into disrepute to those in the world. Especially when it comes to money - they air their shame for all to see. Friends,some preachers are unrepentant sinners, Jesus spoke of before they ever preached a word and you need to be aware of these things. Because they preach over a platform does not mean God commissioned them. Please find out the difference. Yes they unsettle the minds of many well meaning believers who watch them in innocence and think "that must be right because they're preachers of the Gospel" so to speak. What gospel? It is written that "God hates mixture".....and....."He is not a God of confusion". My brother and sister in Christ, if their words are causing confusion in your heart and unsettling your mind: GOD DID NOT AUTHOR IT. Now, sorry to say, the Jesus of the Bible had a name for this kind of preacher (no matter who they are) He called them "Hirelings"......in other words, they do not do God's bidding, they do the enemy's bidding because he comes to "kill your sensitivity to God's voice and your faith, to steal money from your purse and bank account, and destroy your health, joy and peace" (paraphrased) but "Jesus did come to shepherd us and give us life abundantly, that is more fully, so we're living in Joy, Health, Peace and Purpose" (paraphrased) so His Life is reflected in us and we are Light to those around us - they need to see what He is really like. That's why the apostle Paul said that "we are living letters". Now how can others around us see Him clearly if we are confused and unsettled; if our vision of Him is dim; if we are mistaken about the type of "abundant life" Jesus came to give us? No, He does not want us to be burdened with the cares of this world; in debt or lacking any good thing. But some preachers (televangelists in particular) twist that and distort your impression of what it's all about. They appeal to our innocence and they appeal to our greed (whatever disposition you have). Mind you, they can even change your innocence to greed if you listen to them long enough - you will think "this is right because look what God has done for them and I'm tired of living in debt/lack, I will do this way. They know what they're talking about". And so they give you those shopping lists of what you will get from God if you give Him X amount of Dollars! Yes unashamedly, they will tell you to give a certain figure......say 100s.....even a 1,000 or more......if you want this, that and that from God - they will tell you that the Spirit of God told them to tell you - and you feel compelled to give. Kind of like an investment where God's Hand will be moved towards you because you did/paid this and this - because sometimes you are moved (in your senses) to respond to more than one appeal. Some Televangelists give multi-appeals to suit your pocket and desires like "give this if you want this or that if you want that" and you try it like a lucky-dip to see if it works for you......and......if it does'nt, you can end up disappointed with God (because He did not perform, He did not back up their enticements). Sometimes you find yourself lacking more because you gave so much. Without shame, some of them will even say to give if you have debts to "get out of debt". The classic of all time is GIVE YOUR BEST GIFT. And it does not stop there. Some will tell you to "bring it to the altar". You may have seen one of those programs where they are presenting Jewish Celebrations - certain Feast Days and that "The Lord is restoring them to His Church". Some are quite genuine about this message like Larry Huch who will invite you, without pressure, to make an offering of a modest amount and he also sends you a lovely gift and set of DVDs explaining and describing the wonderful blessings of Healing, Protection and Bounty God promised Israel each Feast Day - and He always honored them. It's really quite enlightening, when you see all the things specifically that He promised Israel in His Covenant with them. You get a picture of how He wants us to live in JESUS......Hebrews states that "they were types and shadows of what was coming" in our day. YES, THIS IS THE DAY THAT THE LORD HAS MADE. WE SHALL REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT! New Testament says that "he who keeps certain days does so to The Lord and he who believes all days are the same does so to The Lord". Now, some Christians feel that they can appropriate God's Blessings better if they keep those Feast Days: appropriating the blessings of The Lord. But there is no law or instruction in scripture to do this. Read Heb ____ But the thing is that some Televangelists and Pastors will compel you to keep these Feast Days......that "we must return to our Jewish Roots" that Jesus was Jewish and that is true. Some of His sayings - especially in parables - make more sense in the light of Jewish customs (when He spoke them) and when we know those customs we understand the words of The Lord in a clearer way......they become more meaningful. Sometimes it makes the content in scripture so much richer. So in that sense, it is good to "return to our Jewish Roots" as they call it. For those who decide to do this, be careful not to be bound to the Law. New Testament Scripture is very clear on this. The writer of Hebrews says: and do be careful as to what source of teaching you have on this - whose ministry you are influenced by, because there is the pure-stream and the polluted-stream of of reckless televangelists with endless appeals where your pain is their gain. If the Bible was written in this day and age they would be called charlatons! Because they actually use God's name in Vain to fleece the sheep and build their mansions etc however much they accumulate. And scripture speaks clearly about this. It says: Children ought not to
lay up (provide for) their parents. A true shepherd in Christ would not
encourage it. And it also distinctly says “not to lay up riches for yourselves
on earth” “If you are a friend
of money, you are an enemy with God”. Make no mistake about it, there are a
number of rebukes in His Word that ought to be heard about this kind of preachers.
Jesus also called them wolves amongst the flock. Unfortunately it is necessary
to tell you these things.
"Why are there so many televangelist scandals?" An excerpt from GotQuestions.Org Answer: The term “televangelist” has almost universally negative overtones. Typical responses from people who are asked what they think about televangelists include the following: dishonest, greedy, materialistic, wasteful, and scandalous. The sight of televangelists wearing overly expensive clothing and jewelry, living in ridiculously expensive homes, and driving the most luxurious of cars, has caused many people to turn away from faith in Christ. Even non-Christians can discern that the teachings and lifestyles of most televangelists are antithetical to the teachings of Jesus Christ. The core cause of many televangelist scandals is the belief commonly known as the health-wealth gospel. Televangelists are the primary propagators of the idea that it is always God’s will for all Christians to be perfectly healthy and financially wealthy. The essential message of the health-wealth gospel is that if you give money, God is obligated to bless you with health and wealth. If you give money, but are not blessed with health and wealth, you either did not give enough money, or do not have enough faith to truly receive the blessing. In this, health-wealth televangelists encourage people to give large sums of money, while preemptively explaining why the people are not blessed with health and wealth as they were promised. The Problem With Infomercials,
Televangelists and Mechanics From Luke1428.Com “For there are many
insubordinate, both idle talkers and deceivers…whose mouths must be stopped,
who subvert whole households, teaching things which they ought not, for the
sake of dishonest gain.” – Titus 1:10-11 “Just five minutes a
day and you can have rock solid abs like this. All it takes is three easy
payments of $29.99!” blared the infomercial, waking me from my late-night, post-baseball dozing……. Maybe it worked for you. It did nothing for me except
hurt my back. We’ve all been taken
or at least felt taken by someone. Like the mechanic who expertly claims the
car repair will require a new Johnson rod. Or the televangelist who promises
your $100 donation will go to feed orphan children in Romania (when in reality
it pays his six-figure salary). And the aforementioned infomercial, promising
instant results with so little effort. Like what was
happening to Titus, a leader in the early church. His mentor, the missionary
Paul, warned him about people – within the church no less – who were teaching
incorrect doctrine for their own personal gain. We might expect something like
that from a crooked financial adviser. But can you believe that was actually happening
in a spiritual setting? There’s an old
Russian proverb “Trust but Verify”. We need to start Testing. Even though the words
being spoken into our ear seem accurate and reliable, it remains our
responsibility to verify their precision and trustworthiness. Failing in this
regard leaves us vulnerable to deception, openly naïve and far too trusting. The message today
should be clear…be guarded (even and maybe especially with your money). Just don’t give your complete
trust away so easily. Make others earn it through their consistent actions. TELEVANGELISM: A
POWERFUL ADDICTION: Recovering from Abusive Religion By Kenneth D.
Johns Consider some of the
methods employed in recent years by some Televangelists to create Cash-Flow. They say something
like: “Two thousand years ago, God sowed a seed at Calvary that produced a
Supernatural Harvest. Ever since, people have been Sowing Seeds with God for
their own Supernatural Harvest. If you sow your seed today, your most generous
seed, God will give you a supernatural harvest. Your harvest will be everything
you have ever wanted: Salvation for loved ones, Financial success, Perfect
health, miraculous success in business and career. Sow your very Best Seed
today. Join God and you can have it all. God has a miracle for you now – a Supernatural
Harvest!” Kenneth has years of
Pentecostal background and has seen the good and the not so good. He was brought up
with the fear of The Lord and has seen a lot of changes through the years. He
shares his genuine concerns with us and shares words of wisdom. I have given you mine. Please be advised, and test those who say they are prophets. There is much attraction to the prophetic. I love the Voice and Heart of God......when "prophets" don't carry them, it can be a dangerous thing, spiritually and sometimes financially - they can have ALL MANNER OF ENTICEMENTS Sometimes you can find out their agendas when it is too late! Some observations through the years JESUS encourages us to give Generously MINISTERS make us give Painfully NEW TESTAMENT encourages Giving to the Poor MINISTERS attempt to Make you Poor PAUL counsels us to give wisely as we are able MINISTERS empty your pockets, even if you have debts PAUL said to decide in your heart how much to give MINISTERS tell you how much you must give PAUL says not to give grudgingly MINISTERS enforce and encourage it PAUL says not to give out of compulsion TELEVANGELISTS have all manner of enticements SCRIPTURE says not to give out of covetousness MINISTERS do the very things they preach against PAUL said as we have purposed in our hearts MINISTERS tell you to pray first so your hearts are disturbed and you give more! Not all preachers are like the above. THERE ARE MANY GENUINE MINISTERS WHO SINCERELY BELIEVE IN TITHES AND OFFERINGS. IF YOU ARE ONE OF THESE, THINK AGAIN. For the most part. Ministers apply Pressure Paul did Not - Jesus did Not They both give you a Choice! I SAY TO YOU, TAKE CARE THAT YOU DON'T FIND YOURSELF AT CROSS PURPOSES WITH THE COUNSEL OF GOD IN SCRIPTURE IF YOU PREACH TITHES. AND TO THOSE TELEVANGELISTS WITH RICHES AND MANSIONS I SAY "FORSAKE ALL THAT YOU HAVE AND GIVE IT TO THE POOR...... NOT NEGLECTING TO DO A DECENT DAY'S WORK" THIS WOULD BE TRUE REPENTANCE. HOW DARE YOU MISREPRESENT GOD'S WISHES AND BRING SHAME ON HIS NAME.....YOU HAVE THE NERVE TO SAY THE LORD DID IT ALL. YOUR RICHES PERISH WITH YOU. Yes their Money is their God and they dare to lay guilt trips on you. Jesus says they can't serve two Masters.....if the Love of Money has become their God, Jesus is no more their Master (the One we set our affections on). Don't follow after their example, it will lead you astray. Money is not evil, it's when it gets out of hand that offends God. Yes, they serve themselves and help themselves. Such men do not serve Jesus. If they did, your heart would be so full of Jesus after they preach. You would not be catching them out with Limos and Rolex watches. Keep to the pure-stream when you hear ministry. "LET ME SEE JESUS" __________________________ Notice: I discovered yet again this week that a preacher who is noted for bringing God's blessings and Freedom to many has placed money before his love for God and people. Someone I had considerable respect for. Does it never end? I tell you, no. Not this side of Heaven. I feel it wise to tell you_ Never mind what the preachers say to you about money, what does JESUS say about all this? "You cannot serve God and Money" Time for you to choke on your words..... time you practiced the Fear of The Lord....you hinder saints and sinners alike....and although you preach a thousand sermons a year, do many great works or move mountains in faith....Heaven's doors will open to repentant sinners but not unrepentant preachers. (10th Dec 2014) In a sense of speaking, rich and wealthy preachers are in effect, keeping funds from the poor, the desperate and needy (physically and spiritually). Yes, they are keeping physical comforts and the Good News from those who are still waiting. Think of the many thousands who can be blessed by those of us who see the Truth about Giving. Together with helping each other, like they do in house churches - when they pool together to meet a genuine need - this is the New Testament way, The Lord has clearly ordained. Remember the words of the apostle Paul "Beloved, I wish that you prosper and be in health even as your souls prosper" Grace be with your spirit. God Loves YOU. ______________________________ UPDATE: I am adding this PDF in Mid November 2015 because the words in Isaiah 5 are very much paralell to the lifestyle and disposition of Rich Televangelists and impending judgement should they not repent. For sometime, I felt aware that Heaven's Doors will not be open to unrepentant televangelists. Sometime later I heard an Audio of an End-Time Vision where Jesus said they would not enter. Now this is confirmed again in Scripture (prophetically speaking) you are about to read. The Two Commandments Jesus gave us and the true counsel of God in scripture has not changed.
A word of caution: do not wish this on anyone. We are called to bless. This is just to let you know The Lord is mindful of the situation. Having lived with
a prophetic calling since the 70s, I urge you to take note of the contents in this
article. If you do, you can possibly save yourself from devastating influences and
keep your Joy and Peace in JESUS. The worst offenders
in Televangelism to watch out for are as follows: Maurice Cerullo - Mike
Murdock – Steve Munsey They are very
persuasive. Please be careful. |
