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NASB | Matthew 16:6 And Jesus said to them, "Watch out and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 16:6 Jesus said to them, "Watch out and be on your guard against the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees." |
Subject: Knocked out by holy spirit |
Bible Note: Hello again brother in our blessed Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ! I would have totally agree with you that miracles alone do not make a Christian. Nonetheless, signs and wonders were obviously an important part of Christ's ministry as well as the recorded events of the followers of Christ. I thank God that He has chosen to prove himself thru signs and wonders. I know that many DO come to know Jesus as Saviour and Lord as a result of them. But you are right that more than just coming for the signs, one must come to know Him. As I've heard many say in the charismatic circles.. signs and wonders should be following US, not vice versa. :) Now.. I can only refute this incident with the same information that I have already posted. That although some may in fact try to use deceptive tactics to "fleece the sheep", that does in no way discredit those that are operating in true annointing. The sternest warning in all of scripture came right on the heals of the religious "correct" group of the day attesting that Jesus was delivering people using a familiar spirit, or the power of Beelzebub. That deserves serious consideration, in my estimation. I feel we must exercise extreme caution and humility as we come before the Lord on these matters, lest we be guilty of the same offense. |