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Subject: Is the Word-Faith movement biblical ? |
Bible Note: I did not intend the "scoffing" remark to be a personal attack, Mark. I apologize if it seemed so. It was more of a general statement to those who unquestioningly accept whatever is said to be a prophecy from God. Having some experience with such groups, I am sure you have heard at least one leader try and put himself above discernment and correction by some out-of-context quote such as "Touch not the Lord's anointed." The fact I was trying to put forth is that for us, there is nothing like a strong and ever-growing familiarity with orthodox Christianity as expressed in the Holy Scriptures to discern and name false prophets and heresies which threaten the pure bride of Christ. We all must be zealous for the truth, and even our emotional experiences and joy must be based on God's true character and revelation. After all, as we simply dwell on the chracteristics of our amazing Lord, the Spirit who indwells us causes us to marvel and praise him for who He really is! As a side note, my mother-in-law, while not so steeped in Word-Faith, is very much a product of a less-than-discerning, jump-on-every-bandwagon kind of Christianity. I do indeed love her, but I am often saddened at how frequently I have to gently "burst her bubble" about some trend, fad, emerging cult-like leader (e.g. Gwen Shamblin), or other flavor of the month for a movement which emphasizes signs and wonders and emotional experience over solid exegesis of God's holy Word. --Joe! |