Subject: The Problem with WoF in a nutshell |
Bible Note: Simply put, I accept ALL of Scripture, not a hit and miss viewpoint according to man's doctrine. I was just reading in 1st Timothy yesterday morning. Please allow me to copy it from my Bible. 1 Tim 4:3ff : “These are the things you must teach and preach. Anyone who teaches different views and does not agree with the wholesome instruction which comes from out Lord Jesus Christ, and with religious teaching is a conceited, ignorant person with a morbid craving for speculations and arguments which result only in envy, quarreling, abuse, base suspicions, and mutual irritation between people of depraved minds, who are lost in the truth and think of religion only as a means of gain. “For we bring nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. If we have food and clothing we will be satisfied. But men who want to get rich fall into temptations and snares and many foolish, harmful cravings, that plunge people into destruction and ruin. ”For the love of money is the root of all evils, and in their eagerness to get rich, some men wander away from the faith and pierce themselves in the heart with many a pang. “But you, man of God, must fly from these things. Strive for uprightness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.” Etc. etc. etc. It sounds to me, the Word of Faith teachers neglect to strive for their listeners to strive for what the Holy Spirit would desire. His word says: “Ask of Me and I will give you nations”... HOw dare we ask HIM for cars, castle-sized homes, pleasure boats, etc. May the Lord bless us with HIMSELF, so we all can rid ourselves of ourself. Tom |