Subject: I liked most of what... |
Bible Note: Hi Debbie, Believe it or not I haven't put God into a box. I too know the wondrous power of God in my life and how miraculous He can be. That isn't a blessing belonging to only Pentecostals. I do understand what you are talking about. But you seem to be under the assumption that being "slain in the spirit" although not genuinely biblical IS from God for the most part, or I don't think you would defend the practice at all. So how do you justify this? As to the devil, please remember that I originally referred to satan and antichrist, and the flesh is anti-christ -- the "enemy of Christ" when it strays from godly practices. I wasn't trying to say that the individuals that perform the act are satanic in the sense that they are in a state of possession and thereby controlled by him, i.e. "the devil made me do it", when they are "slain in the spirit" in the flesh as you say. What I am trying to say is that the whole concept of being slain in the spirit possibly originated from satan because it is the type of "mimicking" or mocking of God that satan has always been known for "biblically". He enjoys getting people, especially God's people if possible, to distort God's desires and words and ultimately dishonor God in the process. No the devil is not MAKING anyone do it, people have so chosen to do these things themselves. And since at this point you believe that even a "few" are faking it, have you taken the proper biblical steps in talking with them about their continual practice of sin? Or the elders about this continual practice of sin within your church? |