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NASB | Psalm 12:2 They speak falsehood to one another; With flattering lips and with a double heart they speak. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Psalm 12:2 They speak deceitful and worthless words to one another; With flattering lips and a double heart they speak. |
Subject: Pray for the Lost and Misled in Africa |
Bible Note: "'Are we preachers or witch doctors?' "Mbewe acknowledged that asking such a question is 'strange for the American ear' to hear, but added that, for him, as a pastor in Africa, he believes the modern movement is taking on the image of false traditions, in which pastors are acting like witch doctors by telling people ancestral spirits are keeping God's blessing from reaching them; but if they are paid a sum of money, they will wrangle with the spirit, or demon, and cast them out. "Reading from 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and 4:1-2, he said: 'All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work -- In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage -- with great patience and careful instruction.' "According to Mbewe, in Africa, there has been a seismic shift in the popular understanding of who a pastor is supposed to be. This lack of understanding, he said, has led to a number of immoral and criminal acts being committed by pastors who've assumed the title of 'man of God,' and are using their position to spread false doctrine and take advantage of their followers." --Melisa Barnhart (2013) |
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