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NASB | Matthew 8:5 ¶ And when Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, imploring Him, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 8:5 ¶ As Jesus went into Capernaum, a centurion came up to Him, begging Him [for help], [Luke 7:1-10] |
Subject: A FALSE TEACHING? Yes / No |
Bible Note: Hi figgy, Your post is correct. But the underlying message that WOF teaches Christians to manipulate the Word of God like a magicians wand is incorrect. Most of the responses to this teaching address it from the perspective that believers who subscribe to this teaching are all self seeking and expectant of God to give US what WE want in our selfish carnal nature desire. Let me point out that some in immaturity have attempted to USE faith as a means to achieving their own will. Immaturity and ignorance of scripture... WOF teaches ardently that faith worketh by love. Love described in 2 Corinthians 14 defines the God kind of love, and is not self seeking. God provides NOTHING for His children apart from His Word. And if His Word states it is ours under the New Covenant it is false humility and a slap in the face of God to reject what Jesus paid for. And also a hinderance to the work we are called to do if we 'humbly' do not believe for the provision to accomplish that work. It sounds arraogant to a poor understanding of true humility, but true humility wants all that Jesus bought and paid for in this life and the next. Why? Because when we walk in the fullness of all He has given we will walk in all the fullness of our calling, fulfilling our mission. Based on the assumption that someone believes the God is there to fulfill their desires, your post is correct. but based on the fact tha most desire to fulfill God's plan for their life and are believing for all the provision to accomplish that...your post is incorrect. You said.... Christ commands us in John 6:27 "do not labor for the food that perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life..." Jesus was saying do not expend your thoughts and energy striving for carnal possessions, that He would provide these for us. How does He provide them? Through faith...We receive nothing from God apart from faith. Faith WORKS but not the kind of labor Jesus was speaking of. Faith says, "Thank you Jesus. I will obey You expecting and believing and receiving by faith these provisions You have promised." Be careful to base your beliefs on scripture, not opinions of others or even actions of other Christians. They will ultimately always disappoint us. But God's Word will never FAIL! Read Deuteronomy 28. This is how God desires to treat His children. God bless |