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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: [Part two of my response here:] 2. Divine healing. Anyone who honestly searches the scripture and has the slightest amount of the Holy Spirit illuminating scripture could never agree that God does NOT heal divinely ever! Nor can we say that every claimed "Faith" healing is 100 percent genuine, right? Again, it then becomes a situation where we must not encroach or hinder the genuine for fear of the false, but also be ready to test those situations which appear to be false. I'm fairly sure that a persons fame (whether big or little) be used to test that.. nor a persons wealth. Rather, is the Lord Jesus being glorified in it! The Father and the Holy Spirit seem very intent upon glorifying the Son, don't you agree? :) And Jesus seem intent on glorifying the Father and respectfully giving honor the Spirit to help us and bring forth the master plan of God's redemptive work. right? 3. Prosperity preaching. Well, this one gets a bit sticky, since it is very true that "the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil". It is certainly the Lord's will that we be prosperous and provided for. However, I dare say that to many that have not matured through the work of the Spirit, that great blessing can be a very dangerous thing. God is wise and thus he is careful to test our stewardship before entrusting great wealth to us. It is in the Word. Those that are faithful, even more is given to them. To those that recieve much, much is expected. Great wealth carries with it great responsibility in dieing to self and living for Christ and his bride. right? Soo.... I have probably rambled far too much at this point. I figured I may as well lay out my hand on this matter and let the chips fall where they may. It has certainly been a pleasure to read all sides of this debate and to see the passion within the body of Christ! May my words encourage and build up. May I not be judged severely for any limitations of understandings I possess. May all who have come to this board seeking deeper understandings of our Glorious Lord and Savious Jesus, walk away with greater faith and trust in Him. May our love for our brothers and sisters in Christ grow! Be blessed! |