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 Christianity Etc › Re: 7 Deadly Sins According To Catholic Teaching by davidinchrist(m): 1:31pm On Jul 05, 2020 |
SpecialAdviser:Nice points, but I would rather say "according to God's Word" not necessarily of a particular denomination/church. And we should remember to more of DOERS, not just "readers or speakers" of the word: not fooling our own selves. May Jesus bless you. |
| Christianity Etc › What People Think or Say About You is RUBBISH by davidinchrist(op): 12:21pm On Jul 05, 2020 |
It is not very wise to live in people's opinions: imagining and mirroring ourselves in them, that's living in a world of delusion or unreality, which leads to hypocrisy or acting holy. Not many have discernment of true spirituality. People may think you're Holy just because you're naturally introverted and always simply dressed (with no jewelry, not tight-fitting, maybe slightly old-fashioned, ETC). With all these people might even go as far as calling you religious NAMES like Pastor, Holy holy, S.U, ETC. Meanwhile, they do not know what you do back home behind the door, when NO ONE but God is watching. They do not know what you listen to and watch on your mobile phone, computer and other devices. These days, to be a Pastor or church worker in churches of men you don't need to do much: you just need to convince them you know the Bible (or maybe to have gone to a Bible school of men), have some religious gifts (like musical gifts or preaching). And one can make a name from that, but still dead inside. Alas, you may have all that and still be terribly backslidden or never even converted in the first place. The devil too has got those gifts: Bible knowledge and eloquent speaking; musical ability (please don't try to doubt this one), Signs and wonders (he still has the power he had before he became Satan). Other people, even the closest to us don't necessarily know the hidden wickedness in our hearts: bitterness and anger; greed and sexual lusts; Pride and evil thoughts; Love of Money and the world. Even though we dress very simply, go to church regularly with loads of pious activities as workers or members like praying, having praise and worship, preaching, ETC. Yes, people maybe FOOLED but God is not, but saying: Matt.15.8 (NLT) - 'These people honor Me with THEIR LIPS, but their "hearts" are FAR AWAY. Matt.15.9 - Their worship is a FARCE (empty), for they replace God's commands with their own MAN-MADE teachings.'" As Jesus said, one major way to lose one's faith and NOT believe is to be concerned about the honour or opinions of people: John.5.44 - How can you believe, who RECEIVE honor from one another, and DO NOT SEEK the honor that COMES from the ONLY God? When we're focused on our "reputation" before people (religious or general people) instead of the opinion of God alone, we're bound to "gradually" get LOST sooner and later. I believe this is the problem of many Christians, especially GREAT PREACHERS/Church founders who are secretly or openly after Money, Popularity and False Peace and Unity in the world. It becomes MUCH MORE DIFFICULT to Repent and set things right when we don't want to OFFEND people and hurt our reputation before them or the popularity. Jesus couldn't care less for people getting OFFENDED, even if it meant that ALL would leave him all ALONE: see John 6:66...) That proves to me that MANY of these "great" so-called Pastors/Prophets are not of Jesus but of Self and Men, and thereby leading MANY astray: including the VERY ELECT, although they have GREAT spiritual gifts that arrest their people. (Matt. 24:24) We've got to JUDGE OUR OWN selves first. Whose opinions is MORE important to us: spiritually dead, backslidden Men/People Or God's? Are we really seeking to please Jesus or Men? Are we checking out these "great" leaders of ours like the Bearens dealt with Paul and others (see Acts 17:11), or we LOVE BLIND MEN MORE? All are BLIND compare to Christ. It's time to Repent of IDOLATRY of worshipping RELIGIOUS MEN, instead of God. Then discard the opinions and honour of ALL People as RUBBISH! Matt.23.9 - DO NOT CALL ANYONE on earth your "father" (a COMMAND not a suggestion); for ONE is your Father, He who is in Heaven. Matt.23.10 - And DO NOT BE CALLED teachers (again, a COMMAND); for ONE is your Teacher, the Christ. Matt.23.11 - But he who is GREATEST among you shall be your servant (and servants don't take TITLES...). Matt.6.24 - "No one can SERVE TWO MASTERS; for either he will HATE the one and LOVE the other... May Jesus bless you. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: How To Escape Deception Of The Devil And Religious Men/Church by davidinchrist(op): 9:55am On Jul 05, 2020 |
Matthew 24:5 KJV For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive MANY. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Fixed Premature Baby Factories by davidinchrist(op): 9:51am On Jul 05, 2020 |
Hebrews 6:1 KJV Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, LET US GO ON UNTO PERFECTION; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, |
| Christianity Etc › Fixed Premature Baby Factories by davidinchrist(op): 10:02pm On Jul 04, 2020 |
Spiritually, many common Churches or Christian Centres of today are sadly HOMES of premature "baby-christians". And many of these premature babies don't get to "survive" because they're too weak to cope with the real life of Christ through genuine Repentance and Obedience to Jesus. They have been forced out of the womb too quickly by greedy workers: Evangelist, Pastors, Prophets, Church founders, ETC. These "spiritual nannies" or religious men are more interested in statistics: the LUST to have HUGE numbers of Members, Churches buildings/Centres, Schools and other profit-driven resources they have world-wide. That's why they couldn't care less whether you're truly Repentant, willing to be born-again or not before they let you IN. They are more interested in building more and more Mega-centers, and have huge followers to make huge money by imposing tithing and all kinds of giving using Bible quotes of the Law as threats (like Malachi). So that they can grow fatter and fatter physically, and you can get slimmer and slimmer both physically and spiritually. Hence, many in these organizations are long dead spiritually. We can't give what we don't have. If the leaders are dead: NOT born-again. What would be the conditions of their HUGE followers worldwide? Some don't seem really dead but BLINDED by the love of Money and Honour of Men (Popularity), and other lusts of the flesh. But what happens if the leaders are BLIND: Matthew 15:14 KJV Let them alone: they be BLIND LEADERS of "the blind". And if the blind LEAD the blind, BOTH shall FALL into the ditch (means Hell). Are we Spiritually dead or premature babies UNDER dead/unsaved: terribly backslidden Pastors/Prophets of the world who are after Money, Pleasing People, False/UnChristlike "Peace and Unity" with other Religions, Politicians, and People of the World? We are STILL victims of them: DEAD or prematurely BORN if we aren't Growing Spiritually; TURNING AWAY from Sins/Worldliness; not Obeying Jesus as in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John; and not making progress but STUCK in the same level for years spiritually. I love you as myself, so I wouldn't like to "sugarcoat anything" for you! Are we still DECEIVED by Religious Men because of their Gifts, Holy looks/appearances, CORRECT doctrines, Prosperity, Mega-churches and influence in the world? That is how many including the VERY ELECT may get DECEIVED in these last days (Matt. 24:24). What make them FIT to be followed are their Fruits, Christlikeness: attitude of humility and Obedience to the words of Jesus without seeking any HONOUR or good reputation from the people of the World: neither from the Religious nor Political World. The Truth, Jesus sets free, NOT any Religious Man/Woman. Matthew 7:15 KJV Beware of FALSE PROPHETS, which come to you in sheep's clothing (means CORRECT Doctrines, Bible, Names, Holy dresses/appearance), BUT INWARDLY they are "ravening wolves" (to BITE especially your Attention and Money without mercy). Matthew 24:24-25 KJV For there shall arise FALSE Christs, and FALSE PROPHETS, and shall shew GREAT SIGNS and WONDERS; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall DECEIVE the VERY ELECT. [25] Behold, I have TOLD you before. To be saved and escape God's Wrath, we must Repent of Sins and worldliness, Obey Jesus, and start doing like the Berean Christians (Act 17:11), who DEALT with Paul and other True and GREAT apostles "thoroughly" by the Holy Spirit and searching the SCRIPTURES personally on daily bases. Matt. 24:25 Behold, I have TOLD you before. May Jesus bless you. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: How To Escape Deception Of The Devil And Religious Men/Church by davidinchrist(op): 9:48am On Jul 03, 2020 |
Revelation 3:19 KJV As many as I LOVE, I REBUKE and chasten: be zealous therefore, and REPENT. |
| Christianity Etc › How To Escape Deception Of The Devil And Religious Men/Church by davidinchrist(op): 7:35pm On Jul 02, 2020 |
The only way is to LOVE the truth, it's that simple. But if we do not love the truth, we're bound to be terribly deceived consciously or unconsciously by the Devil, Religious Men/Leaders, the love of Money, the cares of life and other LUSTS in our flesh, particularly in this End time. First, we need to love the truth about our own selves IN PRIVATE. If our private lives are RIGHT before God, it will be difficult for the Lies of Men/Devil to get in. What does it mean to love the truth? To love the truth means to love Jesus (the Truth himself) ABOVE ALL: above Father, Mother, Family Members, "My" Pastor/Prophet/Church, Friends, "My" Rights, MONEY, Ego/Reputation, Career, ETC. Luke 14:26 KJV If any man COME to me (Jesus), and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his OWN LIFE also, he CANNOT be my disciple. However, when we do not LOVE the truth: by loving other PEOPLE AND THINGS "more" than God, then this happens: Matthew 13:13 KJV Therefore speak I to them in "parables": because they SEEING see NOT; and HEARING they hear NOT, "neither" do they UNDERSTAND. Because God himself will allow us to believe what is False, LIES: 2 Thessalonians 2:10-11 ... BECAUSE they received NOT the "love of the truth", that they MIGHT be saved. [11] And FOR THIS CAUSE God shall send them STRONG delusion, that THEY SHOULD BELIEVE A LIE. {12} That they all might be damned who BELIEVED NOT the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. The solution is to love the truth: by studying the scriptures and OBEYING (being DOERS not just hearers/readers only). And in that process of seeking the truth (Jesus), and studying the scriptures, if I come across something STRANGE: different from my usual beliefs oror which contracts the teachings, attitudes and values of my Pastor/Church: then I would STRONGLY accept it, NOT bothering about what MY father, mother, Pastors/Elders or church people would say: NO, ALL their reactions or opinions are RUBBISH "compare to" Christ's. Especially in spiritual things FIRST. Deception is surely the main thing in these last days, Christians running after gifted and "prosperous men" after the order of Balaam: Pastors, great preachers of Signs and Wonders, Prosperity/Money-making gospel, Politically-correct gospel, Unity with ALL religion gospel (ecumenism), ETC. We've got to judge ourselves individually and REPENT: like Jesus told one of the Churches in the book of Revelation: Revelation 3:19 KJV As many as I LOVE, I REBUKE and chasten: be zealous therefore, and REPENT. Finally: Rev.3.15 - "'I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were EITHER cold or hot! Rev.3.16 - So, because you are LUKEWARM, and NEITHER hot nor cold, I will SPIT YOU OUT of my mouth. Lukewarmness (to be worldly and religious) is USELESS; He said even Coldness is better (total worldliness). However, we should rather humble ourselves, Repent, seek and Obey the truth (written in the New testament), "not necessarily" great Men/Churches. May Jesus bless you. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: The Truth About Sicknesses And Other Problems by davidinchrist(op): 9:57pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
Matt.6.34 - "So don't WORRY about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its OWN WORRIES. Today's TROUBLE is "enough" FOR TODAY. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: The Truth About Sicknesses And Other Problems by davidinchrist(op): 10:29am On Jul 01, 2020 |
2Cor.12.8 - THREE different times I begged the Lord to TAKE IT AWAY. 2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV And he said unto me, My Grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made PERFECT in weakness. (And Grace is MUCH better, even if he's chooses to answer differently) |
| Christianity Etc › The Truth About Sicknesses And Other Problems by davidinchrist(op): 11:15pm On Jun 30, 2020 |
There is a GREAT deal of "deception" in the World about common problems or disturbing issues we get as visitors on Earth. From sicknesses to financial issues, joblessness, discontentment with one's standard of living leading to low self-esteem; MURMURING and COMPLAINING to God, Government, Religious leaders, other people around; and even to the devil too. From experience through God's grace in Jesus, I'll share some major things that will help THOSE that really need this. Although, it might OFFEND MANY, especially branded Church People/Pastors and even some Medical experts perhaps, WHO DON'T LOVE the Truth in Christ. Well, my goal is to HELP people, NOT TO PLEASE people: NOT for "likes" nor "positive comments". In fact, I would be rather disturbed if I get too much "likes" or positive comments: Jesus didn't get much, but MORE of insults, persecutions, false accusations, and many other DEADLY STONES before he finally got KILLED by the collaboration of Political and Religious Men of his time. That said, now, since the fall Man in Eden, problems of all kinds have become inevitable. To avoid problems, we've got live Holy, Die and GO TO HEAVEN where there is NO PROBLEM but the Glory of God: NO problems in HEAVEN; MIXTURES of blessings and problems on EARTH; and the WORST problems or troubles in HELL. Some religious people and even Pastors/Prophets say if you have faith, pay your tithes and other DUES, etc., you won't have troubles in life. That's a Big Lie to attract people and build Mega Churches of Men. Jesus himself and his apostles had GREATER FAITH and had GREATER troubles same time; and did say: John 16:33 KJV ... In the WORLD ye SHALL HAVE TRIBULATION: but be of good cheer; I have OVERCOME the world. And Paul did say: 2 Timothy 3:12 KJV Yea, AND ALL that will LIVE GODLY in Christ Jesus SHALL SUFFER "persecution". Acts 14:22 KJV ... we must through MUCH TRIBULATION "enter" into the kingdom of God. These Lies are very common with False Grace, Prosperity--Health&Wealth gospel. From believing that the Rapture will take place before the Great tribulation to believing that one should not have any problem at ALL (as if their LOVE of Money and Popularity are not GREATER problems already). However, the SOLUTION is to always pray, OBEY Jesus according to Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and to trust in God for grace to "endure or overcome" anything He ALLOWS from Men or the devil: Philippians 4:13 KJV I can do ALL THINGS through Christ which STRENGTHENETH me. Briefly About Sickness: Yes, Jesus can HEAL ALL sicknesses, and if we are living in obedience to his Words, we should pray by faith when we get sick. But the truth is HE doesn't heal everyone like it's preached by MANY "great" Pastors/Prophets in Churches or at Crusades. We can't put God in a box by quoting some positive or soothing verses, and not consider others that seem not. Sometimes, God allows all kinds of problems including sicknesses (remember Job, Paul, etc) to discipline, correct and PERFECT his OWN: Heb.12.6 - For the Lord DISCIPLINES those He LOVES, and he PUNISHES those he ACCEPTS as his CHILDREN." (Are you His?) 2Cor.12.8 - Three different times I begged the Lord to TAKE IT AWAY. 2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV And he said unto me, My Grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made PERFECT in weakness. (Grace is better) So we are to trust NOT in Men: Pastors or Prophets, Doctors or Drugs (could be used but NOT trusted), Magicians, Soothsayers, the government (to be respected but NOT trusted); BUT in Jesus, if we Love and OBEY him. Otherwise, we would be thoroughly DECEIVED by Men, especially the Religious ones of this End time. Jesus said we shouldn't WORRY: the Father CARES greatly, he allows a Certain Measure of TROUBLE each day, though. Matt.6.34 - "So don't WORRY about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its OWN WORRIES. Today's TROUBLE is "enough" FOR TODAY. So, we should ask for solution or healing from Jesus, and if He doesn't answer the way we want, we should ask and GET GRACE to overcome SINS and evil: which is FAR BETTER. Matthew 11:6 KJV And BLESSED is he , whosoever SHALL NOT be "offended" in me. May the Lord Jesus bless you. 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Getting Fast Prosperity To Escape Poverty And Suffering by davidinchrist(op): 12:00pm On Jun 29, 2020 |
1 Timothy 6:9-11 KJV But they that will be RICH fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which DROWN MEN in destruction and perdition. [10] For the LOVE OF MONEY is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [11] But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Getting Fast Prosperity To Escape Poverty And Suffering by davidinchrist(op): 12:00pm On Jun 29, 2020 |
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| Christianity Etc › Re: Getting Fast Prosperity To Escape Poverty And Suffering by davidinchrist(op): 11:57am On Jun 29, 2020 |
1 Timothy 6:9-11 KJV But they that will be RICH fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which DROWN MEN in destruction and perdition. [10] For the LOVE OF MONEY is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [11] But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: The Day Pastor Adeboye Proved Himself To Be A False Prophet by davidinchrist(m): 11:17pm On Jun 28, 2020 |
piyoo91:Friend, for strict reasons, I strongly won't comment on this topic but on your comment. To know a True Prophet or Christian in general, first, check his fruits compare to Jesus and people like Paul, NOT his Gifts like preaching, teaching (even if he has correct doctrines), miracles and signs and wonders. To compare with Jesus especially in the area of two things: Money and Popularity. See the New testament, if possible ask God to show you the lifestyle of Jesus, Paul and the likes... There are not many I've seen like them: and only those like that I consider as true Men of God. They live for God, not for Self, Money and Popularity. Again, this is not about this topic but your comment and others who really need this... I do expose false prophets tricks or deeds, BUT I do not name names. If I name 5 or 10 today, how about the other thousands of them EVEN MORE DANGEROUS, how many years would I use to name them? Besides, obedience is key: the bible says: 1 Corinthians 4:5 KJV Therefore JUDGED NOTHING before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the HIDDEN things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God. We must be careful ourselves, lest we get into trouble as hypocrites, trying to remove a speck of dust in others' eyes when we have a huge LOG of wood in ours. So, I respect preachers of the life of Jesus: teaching to deny oneself, take up the cross and Follow Him Daily. Few there be that find it. Are WE? Feel free to see my posts for more. Men that I respect as true examples of Jesus and Paul (and the likes) are like: Zac poonen, Jan Boshoff, Gbile Akanni... And others that majors on the Cross and life of Jesus. God bless. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Abomination Of Self Justification by davidinchrist(op): 10:16pm On Jun 28, 2020 |
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| Christianity Etc › Getting Fast Prosperity To Escape Poverty And Suffering by davidinchrist(op): 8:38pm On Jun 28, 2020 |
Well, if you can cheat, tell skillful or appropriate LIES, through right connection and work very hard to please the devil, he I'll mostly likely BLESS you right, left and centre. Except you're still favoured enough to have the Holy Spirit still trying to protect and STRIVE with you; the devil will bless you "MERCILESSLY" as he does bless these Celebrities, World Stars/Rulers/Idols, Etc. Till the devil makes you see the Bible as a mere Story book or an OLD History book; the Lord Jesus as just an ordinary Man, no more as the Son of God: as God (second person); and the things of Heaven and the Holy Spirit become foolishness or just superstitious beliefs to you. It's obvious to see how he has "terribly blessed" many Pastors/Prophets/Singers/Actors/Etc., who have BOWED the knee to the devil for Money and Popularity in the name of Jesus. Preaching and teaching LIES that many people (the Rich and the Poor) want to hear, in order to make money, have great followers and thereby live luxuriously themselves. If the devil was determined to BLESS EVEN Jesus himself, how much more for Pastors/Religious Elders, and ALSO FOR US and other people in general: Matt.4.9 - And he (the devil) said to Him (Jesus), "All these things I will give You if You will FALL DOWN and WORSHIP me." Bowing to the devil means many things like believing and preaching only NICE things; about FALSE GRACE; MIXED OLD covenant prosperity gospel: Health and Wealth gospel. Like telling people AT RANDOM they're blessed (whether converted or NOT; living in Sin or not). To not want to OFFEND people by speaking against Sins and worldliness, that would be bad business. But to tell them the blood of Jesus will always COVER them unconditionally, and they can NEVER get lost. Moreover, it also means majoring MORE on sacrifices and good works or religious activities especially sowing of monetary seeds, tithing, etc. Instead of OBEDIENCE to Jesus according to Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, FIRST: John.14.15 - "IF you LOVE me, OBEY MY commandments. On the other hand, POVERTY doesn't necessarily mean perfection or holiness either. In fact, there are many Poor People that are Sinful and terribly worldly. Have you seen a begger that doesn't LOVE money before? To please God, It's NOT about Riches or Poverty: just like it's NOT about ones COLOUR of skin or ones HEIGHT. But being CONTENTED and thankful in every thing or situation (much or little); and not comparing oneself with others (negatively or positively). Therefore, a Rich person can be HOLY as much as a relatively Poor person (on earth). But both category must STRIVE to be RICH in God's eyes by ALL means: 1 Timothy 6:6-8 KJV But godliness with CONTENTMENT is "great gain". [7] For we brought NOTHING into this world, and it is CERTAIN we can carry NOTHING OUT. [8] And having FOOD AND RAIMENT let us be therewith CONTENT. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Kjv [18] In every thing GIVE THANKS: for this is the WILL OF GOD in Christ Jesus concerning you. We've got to wake up, Repent of false Religion of fake prosperity gospel of common Pastors/Prophets of this End time; and OBEY Jesus FIRST: the truth in the New testament. Hence, should we get tempted by the devil or any of these False/Prosperity Preachers in future, we would react like Jesus: Matt.4.10 - Then Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan! For it is written, "You shall WORSHIP the LORD your God, and Him ONLY you shall SERVE."' Matt.6.24(a) "No one can SERVE TWO masters... 24(b) ... You CANNOT SERVE both God and Money. May the Lord Jesus bless you. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Chris-tainment As Of Herod by davidinchrist(op): 10:24am On Jun 28, 2020 |
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| Christianity Etc › Re: Abomination Of Self Justification by davidinchrist(op): 10:23am On Jun 28, 2020*. Modified: 10:16pm On Jun 28, 2020 |
Gal.1.10 - For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Caught And Exposed Yet? by davidinchrist(op): 11:23pm On Jun 27, 2020 |
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| Christianity Etc › Re: Chris-tainment As Of Herod by davidinchrist(op): 11:23pm On Jun 27, 2020 |
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| Christianity Etc › Re: Chris-tainment As Of Herod by davidinchrist(op): 7:42am On Jun 27, 2020 |
Mark 8:15 KJV And HE charged them, saying, Take heed, BEWARE of the LEAVEN of the Pharisees, and of the "LEAVEN OF Herod". |
| Christianity Etc › Chris-tainment As Of Herod by davidinchrist(op): 11:06pm On Jun 26, 2020 |
Just like we have the word "edutainment" (means something educative and entertaining at the same time), I've as well come up with this word "chris-tainment" to mean a common Religious/Church Deceptive system of REDUCING godly or Christian things to mere ENTERTAINMENTS. When preaching or evangelising: acting, gospel music, man-made religious events (like XMAS, Easter, Vigil, Crusades, etc); Bible study and the likes become more of catching FUN or for PLEASURES, instead of Worshipping and Glorifying Jesus, is what I would like to CALL the LIE of "chris-tainment" (as others like CHRIS-MAS, Christian Rock, etc). It all boils down to the root cause of Evil: the love of Money (not the need or use of it, but the LOVE of it), AND Popularity as well. When the Pastor's/Singer's minds are set on Money, he resorts to using fun, entertainment and other worldly things to steal people's attention, by introducing worldly things like mixed motivational talks, forming STRANGE American or other type of accents, Christain-Rock Music, Worldly Dance and BEATS, Christian Films/drama/Comedy, ETC. The Word of God, and things of His kingdom are FAR TOO SERIOUS for fun and entertainment of men. Yes, It's good to be cheerful, joyful and have good sense of humour, BUT the things of Jesus and His Kingdom SHOULD NOT be subjects of Fun/Entertainments nor Jokes. Except we don't believe, there are LOST Souls burning in Hell, and things here drawing us towards that evil path, making God's will detestable to us. So, it's definitely NOT WISE to focus on Christian Entertainments as they very common among Christians these days. It says in Mark chap. 6 that Herod loved listening to John the Baptist (like sermons). However, he also enjoyed watching WORLDLY girl's DANCE with others (for pleasure), which led to the KILLING of John the Baptist (a great Man of God): Mark 6:20,22,24 KJV For Herod FEARED John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and HEARD HIM GLADLY. AND: [22] And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and DANCED, and PLEASED Herod and THEM that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, ASK of me WHATSOEVER thou wilt, and I will give it thee. A Prophet's HEAD? [24] And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ASK? And she said, The HEAD of John the Baptist. Terrible, Herod killed John to SATISFY an entertainer (female dancer), and perhaps other people present on his BIRTHDAY! We need to judge ourselves FIRST and Repent! Like herod, do we ENJOY powerful sermons, and ALSO worldly pleasures at the same time (maybe in secret)? To say PRAISE God before people, but go back home to listen to and WATCH FILTHY films, songs, dances, lustful videos, sports, etc? We've got to be honest, humble and then Repent before God to escape His wrath. Jesus warned: Mark 8:15 KJV And HE charged them, saying, Take heed, BEWARE of the LEAVEN of the Pharisees, and of the "LEAVEN OF Herod". Finally: Romans 8:13 KJV For if ye LIVE AFTER the flesh, ye SHALL DIE: but if ye THROUGH the Spirit do MORTIFY THE DEEDS of the "body", ye SHALL LIVE. May the Lord Jesus bless you. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Confusing Me by davidinchrist(m): 9:45am On Jun 25, 2020 |
@ Pheurly Friend, don't be fooled by people's or friend's opinions: throw it into the trashcan! They judge by your appearance and attitudes. Maybe you're a bit introverted and always dress simply or old fashioned like common religious people. However, Jesus surely have a purpose for you like everyone else, which is to first be a Strong Witness for His. A witness first by your Lifestyle, thoughts and Words. Which means you got to start reading Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, and START OBEYING them diligently. Again, forget people's opinions about you, and don't lose your head. Even if you must have a major ministry, should be coming from God, not spiritually blind people. Men looks at the appearance, God looks at the heart. May Jesus Give you light. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Caught And Exposed Yet? by davidinchrist(op): 9:28am On Jun 25, 2020 |
John 8:7,11 KJV So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him FIRST CAST A STONE at her. [11] She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and SIN NO MORE. |
| Christianity Etc › Caught And Exposed Yet? by davidinchrist(op): 9:54pm On Jun 24, 2020 |
It's so easy to ignore our own HIDDEN problems, SINS, wickedness and the likes, and start focusing more on that of others because we've not been CAUGHT or exposed TOO. There have been several Religious leaders (so-called) and religious people in general that have been making the rounds on the internet after being caught in Serious Sins over the years. As much as I wouldn't tolerate or support Evil or Sexual Sins, why are so many Religious and non religious people always especially happy to see, judge and MAKE FUN of others caught in the act? Right, that should be because they themselves haven't been CAUGHT AND EXPOSED like them in their various Evils, Secret Sexual Sins: with those STRANGE, lust provoking SITES they visit IN SECRET; watching "adult videos" and self-servicing in secret; demonic lustful CHATS with strange girls and women on social media; having CARNAL/UNCHRIST-LIKE relationship with members of the opposite sex inside or outside the "church", ETC. Well, those that have been "caught and exposed" are better off "IF" they've TRULY repented and started following Jesus. However, the ones that have not been caught and exposed are in much greater danger because they think they are wiser or smarter, even though they're still terribly LOST in their sins. We can easily fool others as religious or pious on the outside, but God sees the heart and SEES everything we do in SECRET. And we should be more concerned about that. If we truly fear God, we would judge ourselves FIRST, Repent of our own hidden PET SINS, not seeking to make jest of others in any case. The way out of sins is to Fear God, REPENT and Obey Jesus has revealed in the New testament, and especially of Sexual Sins is to FLEE Temptations like Joseph did. Matt.5.28 - But I say to you that whoever LOOKS at a woman TO LUST for her has ALREADY committed adultery with her in his HEART. 2 Peter 2:14 KJV Having EYES FULL of adultery, and that CANNOT cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with COVETOUS practices; cursed children: 1 Corinthians 6:18 KJV Flee fornication. ... 1 Corinthians 10:8 KJV NEITHER let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and FELL in one day three and twenty thousand. May the Lord Jesus bless you. 2 Likes |
| Christianity Etc › Father Of Deception by davidinchrist(op): 9:03pm On Jun 22, 2020 |
Many still don't know how really SERIOUS Church deceptions and Religious Lies of the devil and Men are. Perhaps they're thinking it's a waste of time considering and dealing with such. Well, that's just one of the clearest proofs that they themselves are still DEEPLY deceived. Because one major step to DETECT AND DEAL with deceptions or lies is to know that we don't know ALL TRUTH, and the possibility of being VERY deceived already by the devil, Religious Men, the LUSTS in our flesh (especially of the LOVE OF MONEY and POPULARITY), the cares of life, etc. Going back a bit, what was the FIRST Sin of Man (Adam and Eve)? Surely, Adultery and other Sexual sins; Anger and Murder, and others are great evil before God. But was any of them the Sin of Adam and Eve? Right, I'll remind you should you're not sure, it's "disobedience" through accepting the LIE of the devil: he deceived Eve, and she spread the "VIRUS" to Adam, and then to their children, and went on till today like the plague: 2Cor.11.3 - But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent DECEIVED Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be CORRUPTED from the SIMPLICITY that is in Christ. 1Tim.2.14 - And Adam was not DECEIVED, but the woman being DECEIVED, fell into transgression. Now, to the topic: the Bible says the devil (satan) is the FATHER of LIARS: John.8.44 - You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does NOT stand in the Truth, because there is NO TRUTH in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his OWN resources, for he is A LIAR AND THE FATHER OF IT. That's why deception or lies are TERRIBLY SERIOUS, whether Religious Lies of Common Pastors/People, OR Secular Lies of Celebrities/Stars/Politicians, and of OUR OWN "pet lies" including WHITE LIES. Because we SURELY don't want the devil to be OUR father: John.8.44 - "... he is A LIAR AND THE FATHER OF IT. Moreover, in Matthew chapter 24, Jesus majored on Religious deception of False Prophets/Churches as the MAIN sign of the End time. (See vs 4, 11, 24). Hence, to please God and OVERCOME, FIRST, we need to TURN AWAY from ALL forms of LIES: great or LITTLE lies; White lies or any other colour. 2 Timothy 3:13 KJV But EVIL MEN and seducers shall wax WORSE AND WORSE, "deceiving", and being DECEIVED. Revelation 20:10 KJV And the devil that DECEIVED them was CAST into "the lake of fire and brimstone", where the beast and the FALSE PROPHET are , and shall be tormented day and night FOR EVER AND EVER. 1Cor.10.12 - Therefore let him who THINKS he "stands" take heed lest he FALL. May the Lord Jesus bless you. 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Christian Idol by davidinchrist(op): 10:44pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
1Cor.10.14 - Therefore, my beloved, FLEE from IDOLATRY. |
| Christianity Etc › Abomination Of Self Justification by davidinchrist(op): 5:51pm On Jun 21, 2020 |
Abominations are simply things that are UNCLEAN or unacceptable: evil or SINFUL in the eyes of God. When we commit sins, we become abominable: UNCLEAN and unacceptable to God, even if we try to hide under the cloaks of some EMPTY repentance, religious appearance, Religious/Church Activities, and every form of SELF JUSTIFICATION before men, to make them think we are spiritual or good. However, Jesus did tell some MONEY LOVING, SELF-JUSTIFIED, Religious people that their SELF JUSTIFICATION before Men is an "abomination" in God's Eyes: Luke.16.14 - Now the Pharisees, who were LOVERS OF MONEY, also heard all these things, and they derided Him. Luke.16.15 - And He (Jesus) said to them, "You are those who JUSTIFY YOURSELVES BEFORE MEN, but God "knows" your hearts. For what is HIGHLY ESTEEMED AMONG MEN is an "abomination" in the sight of God. Hence, anytime we try to justify ourselves before people: to show or prove we're RIGHT, to EAGERLY EXPLAIN ourselves or ARGUE when we are misunderstood or disagreed with by others, then we become an abomination: UNCLEAN before God. When we're seeking to please God we won't be necessarily bothered about the positive or NEGATIVE opinions of people: John.5.41 - "Your approval or disapproval means NOTHING to me, John.5.42 - because I know you don't have God's LOVE within you. We must seek to be no longer ruled by things or attitudes that justify ourselves before people like getting into arguments, worrying about the people's opinions, the CARES of life and other things that are HIGHLY EXALTED in the world. Gal.1.10 - ... Or do I seek to PLEASE men? For if I still pleased men, I would NOT be a bondservant of Christ. .Luke.16.15 - ... For what is HIGHLY ESTEEMED AMONG MEN is an "abomination" in the sight of God. May the Lord Jesus bless you. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Dead Sacrifice by davidinchrist(op): 9:09am On Jun 21, 2020 |
Matthew 15:9 KJV But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Are these Celebrity Converts Truly Getting Saved, or Just Playing Religion? by davidinchrist(op): 8:43am On Jun 21, 2020 |
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| Health › Re: If I Masturbate Am I Still A Virgin? by davidinchrist(m): 11:41pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
tunjijones:Friend, it's possible to NOT DO ANY of those three by God's Grace and the Fear of God. I got exposed to immorality as a very little kid, and was terribly enslaved for years. But by God's mercy, since my conversion (9 years +), I've always consider it dirty: as would a pit toilet, or an unflushed toilet. With God all things are possible. May Jesus bless you. 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Christian Idol by davidinchrist(op): 3:14pm On Jun 19, 2020 |
1 John 5:17,21 KJV All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death. [21] Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen. |
