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1 | what's the name it claim it theory? | Gal 5:22 | John Reformed | 57953 | ||
Dear Sister M., Come let us reason together. You wrote: "Also, James tells us about asking amiss that we may consume it upon our lusts (4:3). So when we ask, we have to ask properly (in accordance with His will). And:I believe that if you 1. Delight thyself also in the LORD: 2. Then… he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Ps 37:4 I admit that you have made a plausible argument in support of praying for luxuries. If God gives you the desire then why would it be wrong to ask Him to provide whatever it is that we want? Personally the thought of praying for opulence upsets my stomach a bit. I had better have a real good reason. Question: How are we to be certain that any particular desire is in accordance with His will? One may be praying for a sick child, for instance. But the child dies in spite of the prayer. How would you, Sister M., comfort the child's grieving Mother? John |
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2 | what's the name it claim it theory? | Gal 5:22 | geevee | 58032 | ||
Hello John Thanks for reasoning together. I wish we all did it more often instead of getting into nasty debates and not listening to each other. Just a comment: You said "Personally the thought of praying for opulence upsets my stomach a little bit. I had better have a good reason." God has given us a good reason. Deut 8:18 says "But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day." We should all use our wealth for bringing people to the Lord. Missionary work, Churches, etc need money. There are a lot of needs in our local communities. Somehow we have bought the lie that the goal of money is to pile it up and gloat that we have more than the next guy. That's not true at all. Money is a tool which we can and should use to aid ourselves, our family and our community. There's nothing noble about not being in a position to help our local communities. I remember meeting a preacher from Africa. He was/is a big proponent of poverty and why it was wrong to be prosperous. Then he went around collecting money to send medical supplies to his country. Kind of funny, huh? He never realised what money could do to aid his comunity. He was too busy judging people for having it. God Bless You. GeeVee |
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3 | what's the name it claim it theory? | Gal 5:22 | John Reformed | 58092 | ||
Dear geevee, God gives to each one of us according to His will. Our calling is to be content no matter what station of life God has placed us in. Deut 18 is addressed to OT nation of Israel not to the NT church. It concerns their reception of the promised land. The Promised land is a foreshadow of the NT Kingdom of God. Jesus said Matt 6:19-21 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." The thing that troubles me is the excitement generated in some churches over the aquisition of money and material wealth. You would think that God wants all christians to be rolling in dough! It's very sad. "...and give us this day out daily bread". This is what Jesus told us to pray for. The Lord blesses some with wealth and I have no problem with that. It's our heart's attitude that matters. Seek ye first the Kingdom of God... John |
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