Post by Les Brewer on Apr 10, 2015 1:26:48 GMT
MEGA MINISTRY CHARLATANS
In these times we have seen how lucrative it is to be in ministry as many are gathering the wealth of untold millions from the unwary because of a lack of bible knowledge. We have Mega Ministries and Prophecy Profiteers who preach and teach doctrines which are not founded upon the scriptures but rather speculation. Jesus knew these days would come to pass and warned his disciples.
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. Matthew 24:4
This message of warning others was a hallmark of ministry bestowed upon the apostles which still persists to this day through apologetics ( a defense of the faith ). Which we should also have in earnest as a responsibility to God and each other in our times. The book of Jude records these words of exhortation as a reminder of our responsibility to be diligent in our commitment to the whole truth of God’s Word.
(3) Dear friends, since I am eager to begin a letter to you on the subject of our common salvation, I find myself constrained to write and cheer you on to the vigorous defense of the faith delivered once for all to God's people.
(4) For certain persons have crept in unnoticed--men spoken of in ancient writings as pre-destined to this condemnation--ungodly men, who pervert the grace of our God into an excuse for immorality, and disown Jesus Christ, our only Sovereign and Lord.
(5) I desire to remind you--although the whole matter is already familiar to you--that the Lord saved a people out of the land of Egypt, but afterwards destroyed those who had no faith.
Jude 1:3-5
Today many of those whom have become Christian household names are leading the flock of God to the path of apostasy, they have a form of godliness; but in doctrine they stray from the truth giving into the pressures of the social stratus around them, changing the divine word of God into a humanist manifesto to appease compromisers and unconverted tither’s of their flocks. Money is their true God so it is not a hard choice for them which one they will follow. Jesus warned us about those who serve money.
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Matthew 6:24
Either one is dedicated entirely to God or to the riches of this world. The modern gospel has no similarity to the gospel which was preached in the first century. Yes there are some wonderful developments in understanding the truths of God’s word, but there is also a lot of false interpretations concerning the whole counsel of God on the promises and privileges of our faith and end time scenarios. Many of these preachers are deceiving God’s flock and leading them on the paths of destruction. Paul was very concerned about false prophets and profiteers who fleeced the flock of God serving themselves instead of those they had charge over.
(27) For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
(28) Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
(29) For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
(30) Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
(31) Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
(32) And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
(33) I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.
Acts 20:27-33 KJV
Brethren, it’s not wrong if a minister receives a wage for ministry, the bible teaches us that those within the church who labor in the word are worthy of double honor, and to sow into their lives through helping support them so they’re free to commit themselves to that work. But it is quite another to support those whom depart from the faith speaking perverse things which the word of God does not support.
But let those who receive instruction in Christian truth share with their instructors all temporal blessings. Galatians 6:6
We live in an age when evil men and seducers are growing worse and worse, perverting the word of God for world gain. They are getting richer and richer while many are suffering around the world, their mega ministries eat enough finances in mail out petitions for funds that could feed thousands, and provide shelter and clothing for them. Their Ministries are no more than well oiled money making machines that line their greedy pockets while untold millions are helpless and hurting.
Brethren keep the faith today by trying the spirits and fact checking doctrines against what the bibles actually says. When you begin to read the word, the word will read you and open the eyes of your understanding, your knowledge will increase and you shall know the truth and the truth will make you free. Take heed and let no man deceive or beguile you through enticing words of easy believe-ism, we cannot circumvent the scriptures and complete the journey before us. Selah!
Shalom, Agape, & Amen!
In these times we have seen how lucrative it is to be in ministry as many are gathering the wealth of untold millions from the unwary because of a lack of bible knowledge. We have Mega Ministries and Prophecy Profiteers who preach and teach doctrines which are not founded upon the scriptures but rather speculation. Jesus knew these days would come to pass and warned his disciples.
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. Matthew 24:4
This message of warning others was a hallmark of ministry bestowed upon the apostles which still persists to this day through apologetics ( a defense of the faith ). Which we should also have in earnest as a responsibility to God and each other in our times. The book of Jude records these words of exhortation as a reminder of our responsibility to be diligent in our commitment to the whole truth of God’s Word.
(3) Dear friends, since I am eager to begin a letter to you on the subject of our common salvation, I find myself constrained to write and cheer you on to the vigorous defense of the faith delivered once for all to God's people.
(4) For certain persons have crept in unnoticed--men spoken of in ancient writings as pre-destined to this condemnation--ungodly men, who pervert the grace of our God into an excuse for immorality, and disown Jesus Christ, our only Sovereign and Lord.
(5) I desire to remind you--although the whole matter is already familiar to you--that the Lord saved a people out of the land of Egypt, but afterwards destroyed those who had no faith.
Jude 1:3-5
Today many of those whom have become Christian household names are leading the flock of God to the path of apostasy, they have a form of godliness; but in doctrine they stray from the truth giving into the pressures of the social stratus around them, changing the divine word of God into a humanist manifesto to appease compromisers and unconverted tither’s of their flocks. Money is their true God so it is not a hard choice for them which one they will follow. Jesus warned us about those who serve money.
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Matthew 6:24
Either one is dedicated entirely to God or to the riches of this world. The modern gospel has no similarity to the gospel which was preached in the first century. Yes there are some wonderful developments in understanding the truths of God’s word, but there is also a lot of false interpretations concerning the whole counsel of God on the promises and privileges of our faith and end time scenarios. Many of these preachers are deceiving God’s flock and leading them on the paths of destruction. Paul was very concerned about false prophets and profiteers who fleeced the flock of God serving themselves instead of those they had charge over.
(27) For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
(28) Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
(29) For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
(30) Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
(31) Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
(32) And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
(33) I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.
Acts 20:27-33 KJV
Brethren, it’s not wrong if a minister receives a wage for ministry, the bible teaches us that those within the church who labor in the word are worthy of double honor, and to sow into their lives through helping support them so they’re free to commit themselves to that work. But it is quite another to support those whom depart from the faith speaking perverse things which the word of God does not support.
But let those who receive instruction in Christian truth share with their instructors all temporal blessings. Galatians 6:6
We live in an age when evil men and seducers are growing worse and worse, perverting the word of God for world gain. They are getting richer and richer while many are suffering around the world, their mega ministries eat enough finances in mail out petitions for funds that could feed thousands, and provide shelter and clothing for them. Their Ministries are no more than well oiled money making machines that line their greedy pockets while untold millions are helpless and hurting.
Brethren keep the faith today by trying the spirits and fact checking doctrines against what the bibles actually says. When you begin to read the word, the word will read you and open the eyes of your understanding, your knowledge will increase and you shall know the truth and the truth will make you free. Take heed and let no man deceive or beguile you through enticing words of easy believe-ism, we cannot circumvent the scriptures and complete the journey before us. Selah!
Shalom, Agape, & Amen!
