tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622221675472350003.post7400136147259698204..comments2023-05-20T08:34:03.210-04:00Comments on In His Name: House of Prayer or Den of Thieves?Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10043317958157768565noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622221675472350003.post-67761178038460973762009-09-29T13:44:47.638-04:002009-09-29T13:44:47.638-04:00You are so right. I examine myself like this, &quo...You are so right. I examine myself like this, "What is your motive for doing what you're doing?" If it does not line up with pushing God's mission forward, I need not do it. Is it going to help bring people to Christ? If not, I need not dot. Is it going to help bring understanding to those who need it? If not, I need not do it. Because only what we do for Christ will stand.<br /><br />You have a point about the curses. It comes from disobedience. Check out my bookshelf to the right, the book by Derek Prince is very deep and very informative "Blessing or Curse: You can Choose". The choice is ultimately ours.<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing! I really appreciate it. I hope this helps others.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043317958157768565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622221675472350003.post-23256773707889703162009-09-29T12:17:13.596-04:002009-09-29T12:17:13.596-04:00Churches should not place it's primary focus o...Churches should not place it's primary focus on money. Although it takes money for churches to function i.e. light bill, toilet paper, you get the point:), folks should not be made to feel pressured or stressed about paying ridiculous amounts to attain a blessing from God. We are required and it is reasonable for us to pay a tenth of our earnings and an offering whenever we receive an increase. This alone renders us blessings from God. Not doing so will bring cursings...it just will -its scripture. There is such a thing as seed offerings...this is where God speaks to you about a specific dollar amount or other offering or sacrifice to meet a need that you may have been praying about...it could be corporate as in the whole church at times may be asked to participate...not required so much but asked at their own free-will after stating reasoning...or it may be a personal venture. To do so would show your obedience as well as sometimes sacrifice to get what you want from God...this shows God that you mean business and you are willing to give something to get something. But those scenarios you gave in the post...those people need to go back to God and repent...tellin' people they can buy blessings...how foolish.Tereza Allen-Duncannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622221675472350003.post-79508342191095359702009-09-28T17:28:52.541-04:002009-09-28T17:28:52.541-04:00Hi Kim, thanks so much. Just as Gervase said, I th...Hi Kim, thanks so much. Just as Gervase said, I think that what you posted is true. What are the motives in many of the churches today???? We don't have to beg for anything! It will come to us, God does provide.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043317958157768565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622221675472350003.post-21143830612556659942009-09-28T15:48:25.807-04:002009-09-28T15:48:25.807-04:00I agree our churches have some serious issues. We...I agree our churches have some serious issues. We need to stop treating Jesus like a magic show or an ATM. God has given us a way to reach Him that is through prayer it does not come from special handkerchiefs, potions, or emails. We need to read His word so we can understand how He operates. God is the same yesterday today and forever. If it is not in His word then we need to leave it alone. Anything that is not of God is of the devil. Saying that we can obtain things through means other than the word of God is witchcraft. People do not be deceived and hear what I am saying. Remember I love you and God does too. So we have to be careful not to be deceived by the tricks of the devil. Realize I tell you this out of love. God Bless you all and stay in His word.Gervasenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622221675472350003.post-64110203887917309722009-09-28T13:02:27.361-04:002009-09-28T13:02:27.361-04:00This was a reason (one of many) we left the mainst...This was a reason (one of many) we left the mainstream churches. A good chunk was always about money. For growth, for whatever ministries, so on. All the while, we saw the shepherds of the church driving lavish cars. <br /><br />No I won't rant. Sometimes I get going on things. <br /><br />For some reason this verse came to mind as I read this:<br />I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. Psalm 37:25 (Just a little further than the reference you gave)<br />It was written by David, when I do not know. Was he hiding from Saul or was he comfortable on his throne? <br />But I ponder this, thinking of all those who were persecuted for their faith. Even those today in Muslim countries and China. I wonder if they and possibly their families are hungry. But I also remember Jesus telling his disciples that his meat is to do the will of the Father. I wonder if David's verse is talking about God being their strength and sufficiency in the midst of trial. That He will be their meat and drink when their needs are not being met. <br /><br />I may not post every one of your entries, but I do read them. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com