Word Of Faith: A Damnable Doctrine
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Although it's true that God will provide for us, it is also true that if you have the intention of being rich, that God says you will not go unpunished. So how do you recognize this intention in yourself or others? They will put money before God and loved ones. He who loves money will never have money enough. I heard a man who has ten million dollars say that it's not enough and he can't live on that, when most people won't even make one million in their lifetime.
But it is not wrong to have money. How can one be generous if they have nothing to be generous with? I seen a millionaire doctor live in a humble cottage. He is very generous and kind to others. He could live in a mansion, but the fact that he don't shows that he is poor in spirit even though he's not poor in his bank account.
But it is not wrong to have money. How can one be generous if they have nothing to be generous with? I seen a millionaire doctor live in a humble cottage. He is very generous and kind to others. He could live in a mansion, but the fact that he don't shows that he is poor in spirit even though he's not poor in his bank account.
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Yes he does.
Sometimes he gives me the ability to be content, and praise him even though I am sick in bed, and broke,, Knowing I am blessed wiht his unfathomable riches in Christ.
It owuld be a pity to think that if I am not overflowing with money and "things" and have a sickness, that I thought Jesus did not love me anymore. and could not take care of me as I am.
Sometimes he gives me the ability to be content, and praise him even though I am sick in bed, and broke,, Knowing I am blessed wiht his unfathomable riches in Christ.
It owuld be a pity to think that if I am not overflowing with money and "things" and have a sickness, that I thought Jesus did not love me anymore. and could not take care of me as I am.
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The Word of Faith movement has many distinctive teachings including physical, emotional, financial, relational, and spiritual healing or prosperity for any who has the right belief-filled confession.[SUP][1][/SUP] The movement emphasizes choosing to speak the promises and provisions that the speaker wants, that is in agreement with the Bible, as an act of faith and agreement with God's plans and purposes. They believe this is what Jesus meant in Mark 11:22–23[SUP][bible 1][/SUP], when he said believers shall have whatsoever they say and pray with faith. The term word of faith itself is derived from the biblical passage Romans 10:8[SUP][bible 2][/SUP] which speaks of the word of faith that we preach.[SUP][2]
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The Word of Faith movement has many distinctive teachings including physical, emotional, financial, relational, and spiritual healing or prosperity for any who has the right belief-filled confession.[SUP][1][/SUP] The movement emphasizes choosing to speak the promises and provisions that the speaker wants, that is in agreement with the Bible, as an act of faith and agreement with God's plans and purposes. They believe this is what Jesus meant in Mark 11:22–23[SUP][bible 1][/SUP], when he said believers shall have whatsoever they say and pray with faith. The term word of faith itself is derived from the biblical passage Romans 10:8[SUP][bible 2][/SUP] which speaks of the word of faith that we preach.[SUP][2]
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I agree that we have been blessed in Christ with all things - not to spend it on our own lusts but to be a blessing to others. This is how the kingdom of God within us functions.
The real question is - can we be trusted with money which is the very least of all blessings in this world?
Money and riches in and of itself are not evil. Heaven is full of the riches of God in tangible form - of which Christ Himself is the ultimate true riches.
God is not opposed to His children having "things or money" - He is opposed to "things and money" having His children.
What we do with money will reveal where our trust really is. One can be poor and we are still relying on "things" for life and living and one can be wealthy in this world's stuff and be relying on these things too.
God has already blessed us in Christ but just as we don't give our car keys to a 6 year old kid to drive - God needs for us to grow up in Christ before we too get to partake of these blessings so that they are used for what the purpose of them is intended to be in the first place.
The real question is - can we be trusted with money which is the very least of all blessings in this world?
Money and riches in and of itself are not evil. Heaven is full of the riches of God in tangible form - of which Christ Himself is the ultimate true riches.
God is not opposed to His children having "things or money" - He is opposed to "things and money" having His children.
What we do with money will reveal where our trust really is. One can be poor and we are still relying on "things" for life and living and one can be wealthy in this world's stuff and be relying on these things too.
God has already blessed us in Christ but just as we don't give our car keys to a 6 year old kid to drive - God needs for us to grow up in Christ before we too get to partake of these blessings so that they are used for what the purpose of them is intended to be in the first place.
[h=3]Faith[edit][/h]The Word of Faith teaches that those who have been freed by Christ's sacrifice are freed from the law and live in the Spirit. Matthew 11:25-30 Galatians 5:1 Mark 11:12-25 (Parable of the Fig Tree concerning the importance of Faith in Christianity).
It teaches that worldly wisdom is not conducive to spiritual understanding but instead is an obstacle. It encourages a call to spiritual maturity to be likened to a child in understanding. Romans 12:2 (Renewal of the Mind) Colossians 2 (Do not be disqualified by the world) Hebrews 6:1-2 (A Call to Maturity) 1 Corinthians 3 (The Church and its Leaders) Galatians 3 (enslavement to the law is a curse) Romans 7:1-6 (A call to live in the Spirit) Matthew 18:1-6 (The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven)
The Word of Faith teaches that there are things to be learned that cannot be learned from the sensuous or carnal mind of the world, but only by the Spirit. 1 Corinthians 2:6-16
Through Faith in Christ, it teaches that anything is possible Matthew 17:14-20 (Faith the size of a mustard seed) and that everyone who believes in Christ is capable of all these things without favoritism by works alone. Matthew 20:1-16 (Parable of the Workers). The Faith of a Roman Officer is another illustration found in Matthew 8:5-18. It teaches that works may be conducive to spiritual growth if there is sincere love according to Matthew 25:14-30 (the Parable of the Talents), the synonymous passage Luke 19:11-27 (the Parable of the Minas), 1 Corinthians 13 (concerning the importance of Love). Matthew 22:36-40 (the Two greatest commandments which are in perfect harmony if we look at how Jesus reinstates Simon Peter John 21:15-19).
It teaches that the authority of Christ was given to those in Christ according to Matthew 16:13-20 (Keys to the Kingdom) and Matthew 6:5-14 (The Lord's Prayer).
Word of Faith is founded on a personal Walk of Faith in a personal relationship with Jesus and guided by Gods Word and Spirit. It is considered unorthodox and heretical by many denominations that feel it may contradict the authority that has been respectively established. It does not appear to be an invitation for complete lawlessness because of the danger of apostasy from seeking worldly things rather than faith in promises made by God. (Matthew 7:15-23 1 John 4:6 2 Peter 2 Jude 1 1 Corinthians 5 Hebrews 11-13)
It teaches that worldly wisdom is not conducive to spiritual understanding but instead is an obstacle. It encourages a call to spiritual maturity to be likened to a child in understanding. Romans 12:2 (Renewal of the Mind) Colossians 2 (Do not be disqualified by the world) Hebrews 6:1-2 (A Call to Maturity) 1 Corinthians 3 (The Church and its Leaders) Galatians 3 (enslavement to the law is a curse) Romans 7:1-6 (A call to live in the Spirit) Matthew 18:1-6 (The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven)
The Word of Faith teaches that there are things to be learned that cannot be learned from the sensuous or carnal mind of the world, but only by the Spirit. 1 Corinthians 2:6-16
Through Faith in Christ, it teaches that anything is possible Matthew 17:14-20 (Faith the size of a mustard seed) and that everyone who believes in Christ is capable of all these things without favoritism by works alone. Matthew 20:1-16 (Parable of the Workers). The Faith of a Roman Officer is another illustration found in Matthew 8:5-18. It teaches that works may be conducive to spiritual growth if there is sincere love according to Matthew 25:14-30 (the Parable of the Talents), the synonymous passage Luke 19:11-27 (the Parable of the Minas), 1 Corinthians 13 (concerning the importance of Love). Matthew 22:36-40 (the Two greatest commandments which are in perfect harmony if we look at how Jesus reinstates Simon Peter John 21:15-19).
It teaches that the authority of Christ was given to those in Christ according to Matthew 16:13-20 (Keys to the Kingdom) and Matthew 6:5-14 (The Lord's Prayer).
Word of Faith is founded on a personal Walk of Faith in a personal relationship with Jesus and guided by Gods Word and Spirit. It is considered unorthodox and heretical by many denominations that feel it may contradict the authority that has been respectively established. It does not appear to be an invitation for complete lawlessness because of the danger of apostasy from seeking worldly things rather than faith in promises made by God. (Matthew 7:15-23 1 John 4:6 2 Peter 2 Jude 1 1 Corinthians 5 Hebrews 11-13)