Acts 8:18 When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money 19 and said, “Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” 20 Peter answered: “May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money! 21 You have no part or share in this ministry, because your heart is not right before God.
DO NOT PRAY IN PUBLIC!! These professional Pastors and Priests are absolute hypocrites and are commanded by Christ not to do that!! You are to pray in silence. Never do a public prayer yourself. If someone starts praying in public, disassociate yourself with that hippocracy. But the greater point here is Christs teaching on giving. You give to the needy. Not to some building and some professional!! . . Read the words of God: How could we get so far off the commands of Christ? Ill tell you how. The institutional "church" of whatever denomination seeks control FOR THEIR BENEFIT. How can we be such sheep?
Look at how Jesus told us to pray.
OUR FATHER ---We pray to the Father-- Not Jesus - Not the priest--- Not Mary-- Not the "saints" and not the holy spirit.
WHICH ART IN HEAVEN --- God is not on Earth. The Holy Spirit is all that is present here. Jesus we the heaven and "sitteth" at the right hand of God. He is not here.
HOLY IS YOUR NAME--- Here Jesus starts the prayer with Praise of HIS Father.
THY KINGDOM COME .THY WILL BE DONE-- ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN --- Here Jesus teaches us to honor God's Power and prays for its increase on earth.
GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD-- Here he teaches to ask for the basics of life. Bread - Manna. He does not teach praying for world peace or the environment or even a third parties health. Pray for basic needs-- Pray silently never in public or out loud like the professionals want to do for show.
FORGIVE US OUR SINS AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO SIN AGAINST US--- Jesus directs us to pray for forgiveness generally- He uses "Sin" generically, not specific sins. You don't know all the sins anyway. there are thousands. Sins of commission ,sins of omission , sins of thought and sins of acts. Remember that Jesus was on Earth when he taught this. He atoned for our sins on the cross . Praying for forgiveness is no longer part of your prayer if you believe that Jesus is the Son of God. I really don't forgive those who trespass against me but if that is a sin, I am forgiven of that sin too.
LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION-- God will lead you into temptation or Jesus was wrong here. We know that God will do what he wants and we know he will test you. He will also clearly lead you into temptation to test you..
BUT DELIVER US FROM EVIL-- God can deliver you from evil and find away of escape if you will call on him, if HE wants to. Always remember he has 7 billion souls crying out for him from Earth.There are already over a billion in Heaven.
FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM,THE POWER AND THE GLORY --- Christ ends his outline of prayer with praise to God just as he started with Praise. .
Amen-- He closes the prayer showing we do not pray without ceasing.
Did you know that Christ would not pay the " Temple Tax". (the tithe?)
You never saw that did you? Didn't come out from your "Preacher" or TV "Minister" did it?
For those of you not familiar with the extremes in the industry , you need to look at this "You Tube" of Mike Murdock. This will get you up to speed on what your money goes to. Do you expect a 100 fold response from God from buying this guy stuff ? I think this impersonation of God is blasphemy. Don't be sucker? You can't buy Heaven. All you have to do is believe is Jesus as the Son of God.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYY5Zz9yV1E
Or Jim Bakker fresh out of the Federal Pen where he cleaned toilets http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIAqz1DEwnM and his "cat eyed wife "Lori" (she claims to ave had several abortions)now have a ministry of sales. They sell an asortment of retail products but they don't pay taxes on the profit,ill bet because they say something like " Send us $3000 and we will send you $700 of dried food in plastic buckets. Their latest "deal "is a power generator that runs your cell phone fioe $1700!! .Usually with no more than fleeting mention of God they launch into a catalog of consumer products on their TV show not seen since the RONCO days. These are "Gifts" for your contribution!! Big money for little "gifts" Look at the products here: http://jimbakkershow.com/lovegifts/today-s-show-offers-1.html
Click through these lovely products for your Gospel Pleasure.I particularly like the metal dot on the wrist sweat band that"Lets you sleep". You can't make this up.
How about Todd Coontz? This guy is beyond belief. . Try this :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3VQdd-yKVM
A great website to educate yourself on the real "pros" is http://www.ministrywatch.com/. This site is excellent in exposing the good and the BAD. There is a neat list of the top 20 most egregious scam artist. and then the best ministries for the buck. The site also highlights the progress of Senator Grassley in exposing the tax fraud and abuse these devils employ in The senators commitee the United States Senate.
There are 3 media ministries that are not after money in my opinion. Rodney Howard-Browne never says his name or asks you for money. He wants you to get off your behind and save a soul.
Andrew Wommack Ministries in Colorado Springs is focused on the Gospel of belief in Christ. His teachings have strongly influenced my positions. He raises money by offering dvds and study guides "for any gift" and if you can make no gift "Andrew and his partners will see you receive the study series you want".
Ravi Zacharias International Ministries is the third admirable ministry. Ravi is an intellectual giant inspired by God ,not money. He never begs you for money in God,s holy name. His approach is that "if you like the teaching and the message then help support it" .
The point of all this is never give a dime to devils offering you "100 fold in return" or God's "FAVOR" . What a bunch of crap.
It is fine to give to support a minister or a congregation but it won't do you any good with salvation and it won't buy jewell in your crown . It is on the same level as giving to the Elks club. Remember that Jesus was against the Temple tax in Mathew 15 and the requirement to "tithe" IS NOT IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. Give if you like the fellowship or the preacher because you want to -- expect zero in return. Watch out for "anointing from God" babble out of the mouth of some Godless jackass that is eating steak and lobster off your "gift to God". God doesn't need your gift-- he owns it all anyway.
Even local churches worship money and have very little concern about where it comes from ."Churches are franchises ,like McDonald's. The local store pays a franchise fee up the line to the franchisor. Denominations are all franchise pyramid schemes. They differentiate themselves by some throw back to legalism such as "No musical instruments" for the Church of Christ or no dancing for the Baptists. You have "predestination" for the Presbyterians and "responsive reading" for the Methodists. The Catholics speak Latin and use "holy smoke" and make you absolve sins through confession to a priest who could very well be a pedophile or worship Jesus's mother? Wow. All these legalisms are simple product differentiations to attract customers. They tell you that by giving dollars to them ,you are actually "giving to God" and while they spend your money on big houses and cars and 401ks you can expect God to "bless you". If he doesn't bless you --"you just didn't have enough faith when you gave the money" !!It is a scam and God must be very offended.
Matthew 6
Giving to the Needy
1 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Prayer
5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward" !!DO NOT PRAY IN PUBLIC!! These professional Pastors and Priests are absolute hypocrites and are commanded by Christ not to do that!! You are to pray in silence. Never do a public prayer yourself. If someone starts praying in public, disassociate yourself with that hippocracy. But the greater point here is Christs teaching on giving. You give to the needy. Not to some building and some professional!! . . Read the words of God: How could we get so far off the commands of Christ? Ill tell you how. The institutional "church" of whatever denomination seeks control FOR THEIR BENEFIT. How can we be such sheep?
Look at how Jesus told us to pray.
OUR FATHER ---We pray to the Father-- Not Jesus - Not the priest--- Not Mary-- Not the "saints" and not the holy spirit.
WHICH ART IN HEAVEN --- God is not on Earth. The Holy Spirit is all that is present here. Jesus we the heaven and "sitteth" at the right hand of God. He is not here.
HOLY IS YOUR NAME--- Here Jesus starts the prayer with Praise of HIS Father.
THY KINGDOM COME .THY WILL BE DONE-- ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN --- Here Jesus teaches us to honor God's Power and prays for its increase on earth.
GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD-- Here he teaches to ask for the basics of life. Bread - Manna. He does not teach praying for world peace or the environment or even a third parties health. Pray for basic needs-- Pray silently never in public or out loud like the professionals want to do for show.
FORGIVE US OUR SINS AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO SIN AGAINST US--- Jesus directs us to pray for forgiveness generally- He uses "Sin" generically, not specific sins. You don't know all the sins anyway. there are thousands. Sins of commission ,sins of omission , sins of thought and sins of acts. Remember that Jesus was on Earth when he taught this. He atoned for our sins on the cross . Praying for forgiveness is no longer part of your prayer if you believe that Jesus is the Son of God. I really don't forgive those who trespass against me but if that is a sin, I am forgiven of that sin too.
LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION-- God will lead you into temptation or Jesus was wrong here. We know that God will do what he wants and we know he will test you. He will also clearly lead you into temptation to test you..
BUT DELIVER US FROM EVIL-- God can deliver you from evil and find away of escape if you will call on him, if HE wants to. Always remember he has 7 billion souls crying out for him from Earth.There are already over a billion in Heaven.
FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM,THE POWER AND THE GLORY --- Christ ends his outline of prayer with praise to God just as he started with Praise. .
Amen-- He closes the prayer showing we do not pray without ceasing.
The greatest con men in America are those in Ecclesia and in media that deliver a message that if you give them money ,you are" giving to God". They know that tithing is not in the New Testament and Biblical giving is in the context of giving to the poor but the "professional " Christian has to convince you that he is the agent of God and you can give your hard earned money to him and it "like giving to God.". He will even tell you that if you :"plant a seed"( give him your money), God will send you a "hundred fold".( I once sent a zucchini seed to Mike Murdock) It is a total fraud in my opinion and is filled with motivation of self greed for the giver and the liar that is taking your money , I will expose many like Mike Murdock and Todd Coontz for what they are, in my opinion, and many other "traveling money raisers" who take the " seed message? and the" widow's mite" to the sheeple as a snake oil scam to lift money from the weak minded and weaker students of the Bible.
Do you notice when a "budget" discussion at your local "Church" changes to "Receive God's Blessing" by giving? Do you watch TV "professionals" extort money by taking money intended for God?
Did you know that Christ would not pay the " Temple Tax". (the tithe?)
The Temple Tax (Matthew 17)
" 24 After Jesus and his disciples arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma temple tax came to Peter and asked, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the temple tax?” 25 “Yes, he does,” he replied.
When Peter came into the house, Jesus was the first to speak. “What do you think, Simon?” he asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect duty and taxes—from their own children or from others?”
26 “From others,” Peter answered.
“Then the children are exempt,” Jesus said to him."
For those of you not familiar with the extremes in the industry , you need to look at this "You Tube" of Mike Murdock. This will get you up to speed on what your money goes to. Do you expect a 100 fold response from God from buying this guy stuff ? I think this impersonation of God is blasphemy. Don't be sucker? You can't buy Heaven. All you have to do is believe is Jesus as the Son of God.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYY5Zz9yV1E
Or Jim Bakker fresh out of the Federal Pen where he cleaned toilets http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIAqz1DEwnM and his "cat eyed wife "Lori" (she claims to ave had several abortions)now have a ministry of sales. They sell an asortment of retail products but they don't pay taxes on the profit,ill bet because they say something like " Send us $3000 and we will send you $700 of dried food in plastic buckets. Their latest "deal "is a power generator that runs your cell phone fioe $1700!! .Usually with no more than fleeting mention of God they launch into a catalog of consumer products on their TV show not seen since the RONCO days. These are "Gifts" for your contribution!! Big money for little "gifts" Look at the products here: http://jimbakkershow.com/lovegifts/today-s-show-offers-1.html
Click through these lovely products for your Gospel Pleasure.I particularly like the metal dot on the wrist sweat band that"Lets you sleep". You can't make this up.
How about Todd Coontz? This guy is beyond belief. . Try this :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3VQdd-yKVM
A great website to educate yourself on the real "pros" is http://www.ministrywatch.com/. This site is excellent in exposing the good and the BAD. There is a neat list of the top 20 most egregious scam artist. and then the best ministries for the buck. The site also highlights the progress of Senator Grassley in exposing the tax fraud and abuse these devils employ in The senators commitee the United States Senate.
There are 3 media ministries that are not after money in my opinion. Rodney Howard-Browne never says his name or asks you for money. He wants you to get off your behind and save a soul.
Andrew Wommack Ministries in Colorado Springs is focused on the Gospel of belief in Christ. His teachings have strongly influenced my positions. He raises money by offering dvds and study guides "for any gift" and if you can make no gift "Andrew and his partners will see you receive the study series you want".
Ravi Zacharias International Ministries is the third admirable ministry. Ravi is an intellectual giant inspired by God ,not money. He never begs you for money in God,s holy name. His approach is that "if you like the teaching and the message then help support it" .
The point of all this is never give a dime to devils offering you "100 fold in return" or God's "FAVOR" . What a bunch of crap.
It is fine to give to support a minister or a congregation but it won't do you any good with salvation and it won't buy jewell in your crown . It is on the same level as giving to the Elks club. Remember that Jesus was against the Temple tax in Mathew 15 and the requirement to "tithe" IS NOT IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. Give if you like the fellowship or the preacher because you want to -- expect zero in return. Watch out for "anointing from God" babble out of the mouth of some Godless jackass that is eating steak and lobster off your "gift to God". God doesn't need your gift-- he owns it all anyway.
Even local churches worship money and have very little concern about where it comes from ."Churches are franchises ,like McDonald's. The local store pays a franchise fee up the line to the franchisor. Denominations are all franchise pyramid schemes. They differentiate themselves by some throw back to legalism such as "No musical instruments" for the Church of Christ or no dancing for the Baptists. You have "predestination" for the Presbyterians and "responsive reading" for the Methodists. The Catholics speak Latin and use "holy smoke" and make you absolve sins through confession to a priest who could very well be a pedophile or worship Jesus's mother? Wow. All these legalisms are simple product differentiations to attract customers. They tell you that by giving dollars to them ,you are actually "giving to God" and while they spend your money on big houses and cars and 401ks you can expect God to "bless you". If he doesn't bless you --"you just didn't have enough faith when you gave the money" !!It is a scam and God must be very offended.
A crusty old man walks into a local Baptist church and says to the secretary, "I would like to join this damn church."
The astonished woman replies, "I beg your pardon, sir. I must have misunderstood you... What did you say?" "Listen up, damn it. I said I want to join this damn church!" "I'm very sorry sir, but that kind of language is not tolerated in this church." The secretary leaves her desk and goes into the pastor's study to inform him of her situation. The pastor agrees that the secretary does not have to listen to that foul language. They both return to her office, and the pastor asks the old geezer, "Sir, what seems to be the problem here?" "There is no damn problem," the man says. "I just won $200 million bucks in the damn lottery, and I want to join this damn church to get rid of some of this damn money. " "I see," said the pastor. "And is this bitch giving you a hard time?" 2nd Corinthians 9:6: Tells us to give to the poor. 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written: “They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever.” What is poor about these snake oil salesmen on tv. Apparently we are to give to each other : 2 Corinthians 8:13 13 Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality. 14 At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. The goal is equality, 15 as it is written: “The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little.” This egalitarianism is nice. (Didn't Paul tell women to cover their heads in church and never talk and address all questions to their husbands? (1 Corinthians 11:5).. For you obedience legalists-- good luck with that ! OK OK . There are many fine servants of God who are technically "professional" but the difference is they DO NOT PROFESS THAT GIVING TO THEM AND THEIR WORK IS GIVING TO GOD!! |
