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Subject: Is the Word of Faith movement Biblical? |
Bible Note: Hi, Jorjia... I don't see where Kalos said anything about ministers who had TV programs. Indeed, I don't think he mentioned television in this thread at all. Some time back I posted a study on the characteristics of false teachers. False teachers generally preach to please the ears of men, rather than profit their heart. Valerian, the emperor of Rome said, "It is not bitter, but flattering words which do all the mischief." (Is 30:10, Jer 5:30-31; 23:16-17) False teachers tend to cast dispersion, doubt, discredit, and disdain upon the persons, names, or credits of God's most faithful ambassadors. (Num 16:3, 2 Cor 10:10) "He that willingly takes from my good name, unwillingly adds to my reward." --Augustine False teachers tend to offer instruction in theories of their own mind and hearts. (Jer 14:14; 23:16) False teachers disguise their deceptions in attractive speeches and golden expressions. Furthermore, they do all of this for their own gain, rather than the benefit of their pupils. (Romans 16:16) False teachers work very hard with the men's minds. Their intent is not to better men's hearts. Their intent is not to mend men's lives. In this way they are a lot like their father the devil, who will spare no pains in gaining converts. (Matt 23:15) False teachers will exploit their followers through covetousness. They seek to serve themselves, rather than save souls. They look to men's goods rather than seeking to do men good. Beware! They will hold forth principles that appeal to the flesh to make it easier for them to empty purses or pick pockets. (2 Peter 2:15) In Him, Doc |