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Church Deception
One of the best ways to be deceived is to jump right into any random or family church, and swallow up everything being said. However, to know the truth, we've got to be willing to let go of our random or preconceived ideas, which are not sure to be biblical and spiritual, but strictly for a church or denomination. For a lot of people - church-minded people, their church is their god! The proof is that they don't care to read the Bible for themselves (unlike the Christians in the book of Acts). They are already engaged or glued to their pastor/church traditions. People like these even think they are better than others in different churches apart from theirs. It is the height of deception and bondage to be centered on men and the organization of men - which is all about men and the things of the world. Which is not necessarily of God in any case.
Romans 3:4 KJV
God forbid: yea, let God be true, but EVERY MAN A LIAR...
John 8:34 KJV
Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the SERVANT OF SIN.
May Jesus Enlighten You.

Serving the Father in the fatherland. May Jesus bless You.

What Will People Say?
Honestly, one of the greatest enemies of man right from the beginning has been this deadly spirit of 'What Will People Say'. Many are bond enemies of God mainly because of this common problem of the flesh- the Lust to please people and be popular. Despite being pricked in the conscience - God speaking to us against it. I am talking from experience, so I know what it means first hand to be bound by this attitude of being a men-pleaser, and even till now, it's still a constant battle for me. We can't possibly please Jesus and men at the same time - most times the two are Enemies. We've got to decide now, to Worship God not Men! And stop bothering about; what if I do this or that, what will so and so say. To please Jesus sometimes might mean to displease our Pastors, Parents, Families, Friends, Bosses, Churches, Mentors, and most importantly; OUR SELVES! (Luke 14:25-35) After all, God will be the one on seat on Judgement day, Not Any Man.
Luke 12:4-5 KJV
And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. [5] But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
John 12:43 KJV
For they loved the praise of Men More than the praise of God.
May Jesus Bless You Richly.

ANGER only makes a person a Bond Slave of his offenders. It also makes one a slave of the devil and sicknesses like high blood pressure, ulcers, nervous disorders etc. Only if we could obey God's word to Forgive; then, we would live a happier and healthier lives. The grace of God can lift us so high that no one would be able to get us offended, bitter, ratty or even loose our temper, no matter what they do or don't do! Only the grace of God can make a person pray/bless his enemies not cursing like it's common in churches today.
Ephesians 4:26-27 KJV
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: [27] Neither give place to the devil.
Matthew 6:15 KJV
But if ye Forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father Forgive your trespasses.
May Jesus Bless You Richly.

Why call Me Lord - Jesus?
Why?
Luke 6:46 (NLT)
“So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say?

If You Love Me, Keep My Commandments
We don't show our love for God by just being religious or church-centred. Neither do we praise God by just mouthing off religious words, prayers (religious curses on enemies), empty religious recitations in gatherings, etc. We however show and exercise our love for God by OBEYING his words. Many religious people today are only majoring on their loyalty to their pastors/G.O or churches, but nothing about reading and obeying the words of Jesus as recorded in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. They are being brainwashed on how to be fond of men - religious men not Jesus. A true pastor or church will lead people to obey God's words, and be Jesus' disciples, not just seeking to have more and more members for selfish gain in their church kingdom.
John 14:15 KJV
If ye love me, Keep my commandments.
1 John 5:3 KJV
For this is the love of God, that we Keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
May Jesus Bless You Richly.

First Thing First
Matthew 6:33 KJV
But seek ye First the kingdom of God, and his Righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Will You Also Go Away?
John 6:67-70 KJV
Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? [68] Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the Words of Eternal Life. [69] And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God. [70] Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a Devil?

The New Jesus
What I call 'the new jesus', is what the Bible calls ANOTHER JESUS (2 Corinthians 11:4). This is the Fake jesus many christians are worshipping in Churches and some other religious groups. It is a democratic, demonic and deceitful type that makes them feel nice, promises prosperity, gives them false hope and comfort here on earth, but makes them live FREELY IN SIN. That's why you know it's another jesus not the Real One. That's the jesus loved by the World and the Modern churches alike. They Hate the real Jesus, but preach and celebrate their own SELF OR CHURCH-MADE jesus. That jesus is not of the Bible - which is of RIGHTEOUSNESS AND TRUTH, BUT OF MEN AND THE DEVIL, TO LEAD THEM TO ETERNAL DAMNATION IN HELL. My mission here is not really to OFFEND anyone, but honestly, to speak the Truth, one must be willing to be OFFENSIVE; to please God not Men. Therefore, I couldn't careless... But for those that have Ears to Hear will not be offended anyway. THAT'S WHY I DO NOT WRITE TO GET PEOPLE'S LIKES OR THUMBS UP, BUT JESUS'.
2 Corinthians 11:4 KJV
For if he that cometh preacheth Another Jesus, whom we have not preached...
2 Corinthians 11:14-15 KJV
And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an Angel of Light. [15] Therefore it is no great thing if his Ministers also be transformed as the ministers of Righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
May Jesus Bless You Richly.

Jesus Was Not Popular
If you follow Jesus, you won't be popular, you won't be liked and accepted. But rather be treated as a scum - a glorified fool. If we claim to follow Jesus, we can't expect to be approved by people at the same time, because the two are great enemies. We've got to ask ourselves why we love the things (or some things) the world also loves. Many churches and religious groups have successfully deceived many to believe the lies of the devil that worldliness and sin are nothing serious, therefore, they allow, partake and celebrate worldly things. However, if we love and seek the truth - Jesus, we shall never be deceived. Not even by these 'great men of God' so-called, of big churches and their offsprings, springing up more and more like weeds.
John 12:43 KJV
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
May Jesus Bless You Richly.

Shelumiel:
Amén and thanks for sharing

Most welcome

Spiritual Scam
To know a True Prophet, take a good look at his Fruits or Christ likeness, Not just his Gifts, Signs and Wonders, Money or Prosperity, Mega Churches, Political Correctness, etc. To be sure of a true prophet of God, be sure to compare him - 'his lifestyle', with that of Jesus, Paul and the other apostles in the above areas. Doing these; YOU WILL NEVER GO WRONG! This was why I had to step side from Church about 4 years ago, because I got sick and tired of fooling myself along with others. I was seeking to have more than merely easing my conscience on Sundays, and keeping a flimsy loyalty to a church or man. The problem is; we trust men too easily, we should always remember that even the devil was an Angel before. We need to depend on God's grace to know the right prophet, pastor, church, etc. So as not be a victim of the Massive Spiritual Scam that most people are falling for today.
Matthew 7:20,22 KJV
Wherefore by their Fruits ye shall Know them. [22] Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not Prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have Cast out devils? and in thy name done many Wonderful works?
Matthew 7:23 KJV
And then will I profess unto Them, I Never Knew you: Depart From Me, ye that work Iniquity.
May Jesus Bless You And Your Loved Ones.

Matthew 6:12,14,15
And forgive us our debts, AS WE forgive our debtors. [14] For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: [15] But if you forgive not men their trespasses, NEITHER will your Father forgive your trespasses.

The Gospel that Works
If anyone ever goes to a shop to get a device to be used at home, but doesn't eventually works. It might be a bit unwise to settle for such a device. It might as well be thrown out through the window or something. And that goes for spiritual things too! If we ever claim to have got the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and hasn't actually worked in our life till now, then, we might as well get rid of it. It is written, the kingdom of God is Power not just words. Not just the quoting of scriptures and being loyal to a Church, or a set of Clubby religious people we respect so much. POWER is to get grace from God - to overcome Sin, Self and the World. To deny self, and seek God's ways in all things. So that; one's life becomes quite embarrassing or doesn't fit in with the world anymore. Shortly, you might seem crazy to people in almost all aspects, because you're no more walking along the same direction. You are walking the spirit, but they are jealously walking along with the crowd in the flesh. Moreover, the opinion of men is really nothing, because we know the Truth, and not taken by the lies of the devil and his followers. Especially, false religious men, deceiving and being deceived. What to do is to have a RETHINK, REPENT, and seek God in faith for reality. Not just continuing in empty and endless deceptions of the hypocritical and sinful religious world.
Romans 8:6 KJV
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
May Jesus Bless You

Over the past recent years, even till now, Christianity or Christendom has been more of the Church; 'men-centered church'! The first christians were called Christians not because they were so particular about a church- a religious building, but rather because of the change of their lives. They literally became Christlike in their overall life style. They were recognized because they chose to follow Jesus in total submission and obedience to him. Alas, today people are concerned, and are only majoring on men and the things of men- FLESH; my church, my pastor, my prophet, Rev. Father, mentor, ministry, my fellowship, my program, my... etc. They trust more in men and the words of men, they believe they are saved while living in SIN. This is rather terrible and worse than outright sinners who don't have a church nor claim to be religious in any case. What these churches do to people is to make them rooted in deception - lies of the devil, and 'immune' to the truth- the words of Jesus; to REPENT and OBEY his Words according to the book of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. It's high time we started kicking out the things of men! We had better start humbling ourselves, come to the Cross for real Repentance not just the church type of merely, 'going forward, repeating some magic formula like an empty recitation', but to rather seek reality in God through Christ as time is running out.
John 14:15 KJV
If ye love me, keep my commandments.
John 3:20-21 KJV
For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. [21] But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
John 3:6 KJV
That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
May Jesus Enlighten You...