(Orange County Register) Pastor Rick Warren on Saturday will reveal what he calls "Saddleback's Christmas gift to Southern California." That gift, according to Warren, is called the PEACE Center, a building at the church's main Lake Forest campus that will be open to anyone in need.
Pastor Rick Warren stands in front of the PEACE Center that will open Saturday. The facility will provide services such as a walk-in food pantry complete with fresh produce grown at Saddleback's Rancho Capistrano campus, legal and financial counseling, HIV/AIDS testing, English-as-a-second-language tutoring and information and assistance with adoption and foster care.
The PEACE Center is opening in a retrofitted building on the church campus. A larger, two-story structure is under construction next to the building. That project is in the planning stages but once completed will house a free health clinic and clothing exchange to help young families in addition to the other services that are now in the temporary center. It will also have a warehouse, an automobile repair shop, full-service medical clinic and rooms for counselors.The $2 million project, funded by church donations, raised $600,000 during a Thanksgiving collection. (Continue reading)
similar to the rising of a new world order on the horizon.
The focus of Rick Warren's ministry has shifted from from faith in God's Word to service to the world, and it is based in Christian Socialism.
In Rick Warren's Ministry ToolBox, he states:
"The first Reformation clarified what we believe. This reformation is all about how we act and operate in the world. It involves the key components of purpose, decentralization, lay mobilization, use of technology, and continuous learning. Churches that change are thriving and growing more effective. Churches that refuse to change will miss the reformation, and are dying."
This isn't a true statement, since Christ's Church is eternal. The statement he made may give us a peek into the globalist plan for the elimination of smaller churches, or for churches in a community to pull their resources together to duplicate a program as the one at Saddleback. I could be wrong about that, but it would force them to preach a more ecumenically watered-down Christian message - or no gospel message at all. This type of Christianity will lead to few genuine conversions.
The Lord Jesus Christ told His disciples before His crucifixion, "My kingdom is not of this world." Nor are His followers "of the world!" Yet, He sends us "into the world" so that we, "speaking the truth in love," so that it may demonstrate His truth and love to all who will hear. The purpose and mission, which was stated in the Great Commission, is for Christians is to further the Gospel message, so that it heals a life of sin and extends salvation to the lost. The big lie of Christian Socialism diverts the emphasis from the spiritual to the material.
If you hear the word Christian and the word Socialism in the same sentence, it should rub you the wrong way - if you are a disciple of Jesus Christ. These words are diametrically opposed to one another. It is mixing two completely different world views, and we are dealing with it in the Church today in a big way.
Christians who approve of socialists principles agree with the idea of stealing, since that is what the redistribution of wealth essentially does. They also believe there is nothing wrong with depending on the state/government for their livelihood, which makes the state their provider, thus making them their god. The bottom line is that socialist values principles intend to destroy Christianity.
There is something Christianity and Socialism share, and that is caring for the poor and widows. But the Church is not commissioned to fix the problems of the world, as it seems to be eager to do. Those who attempt to do so are doing it under a false premise. The Bible does commission the Church to preach the Gospel to all nations (Mark 16:15). So if part of the Church does participate in work it wasn't called to do, they could be advancing the globalist/socialist agenda. This is especially so if there isn't a proper Gospel presentation, or if the Christian agency is presenting a soft, non-offensive gospel. You may believe my thinking is confused, but hear me out.
Textbook Definition of Christian Socialism
Christian Socialism generally refers to those on the Christian Left whose politics are both Christian and Socialist, and who see these two philosophies as being interrelated. This category can include liberation theology and the doctrine of the Social Gospel.
The most common religious viewpoint which might be described as "left wing" is social justice, or care for the poor and oppressed. Supporters of this might encourage universal health care, welfare provision, subsidized education, foreign aid, and Affirmative Action for improving the conditions of the disadvantaged. Stemming from egalitarian values, adherents of the Christian Left consider it part of their religious duty to take actions on behalf of the oppressed. As nearly all major religions contain some kind of requirement to help others, social justice has been cited by various religions as in line with their faith.
The Christian Left holds that social justice renunciation of power, humility, forgiveness, and private observation of prayer (as opposed to publically-mandated prayer), are mandated by the Gospel (Matt. 6:5-6). The Bible accounts of Jesus repeatedly advocating for the poor and outcast over the wealthy, powerful, and religious. The Christian Left maintains that such a stance is relevant and important. Adhering to the standard of "turning the other cheek," which they believe supersedes the Old Testament law of "an eye for an eye," the Christian Left often leans towards pacifism in opposition to policies advancing militarism.
While non-religious socialists sometimes find support for socialism in the Gospels (for example: Mikhail Gorbachev citing Jesus as "the first socialist)," the Christian Left does not find that socialism alone as an adequate end or means. Christian faith is the core of their belief which in turn demands social justice. [1]
Socialism Infiltrates the Church
Fabian socialists have infiltrated the Church as wolves in sheep's clothing for most of the 19th and 20th century. They wish to advance Marxism and Socialism without being detected as atheistic revolutionary "change agents." They have attempted to subvert Christians by using biblical ideas that actually contradict the Bible.
It was during this period that many Protestant denominations took on liberal theology, which includes the post-millennial view that Jesus cannot return until mankind has brought justice to the earth by ridding itself of all social evils. Hundreds of educational and Christian institutions were flooded with John D. Rockefeller's socialist money to teach this theological position. The Rockefellers and other powerful "change agents" fueled this movement.
This is when the Rochester Theological Seminary gave birth to one of the leading proponents of the social gospel. Rev. Walter Rauschenbusch (1861-1918) was known as “Father of the Social Gospel,” and the greatest single influence on the life and thought of the American Church in the last 50 years. He felt religion could change the social structure of a society and defeat social injustice. It didn’t seem to bother most Christians to know that Rev. Rauschenbusch admittedly embraced Socialism. He saw Socialism as the goal, with religion serving as a vehicle toward that goal.[2]
Rauschenbusch and his Fabian protégé Rev. Harry Ward helped establish the Federal Council of Churches (FCC) in 1908.[3] Rev. Ward, through his Soviet connections and influential positions, would become the main source of Communist infiltration into the FCC (later renamed National Council of Churches), Christian seminaries, and compassionate unsuspecting pastors and congregations across the country. It was Rev. Ward who also chaired the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and worked with the Y.M.C.A. and the Interchurch World Movement.
The following is an excerpt from Glenn Beck. He talks about the communist ties to many of these Christian Socialist churches.
Through the socialist infiltration of America, we have seen the U.S. government take over the responsibility for the poor. Since the government has stepped in, the American Church (in general) has backed away from their charitable support of the poor. Over the past 20 years, this trend has begun to change.
What has begun to occur within the Church now is a deeper transition into good works and taking care of the poor and the world's problems. People like Rick Warren are manipulating the Church to "Go and do likewise" on a grander scale. The UN Millennium Development Goalsmatch the five points in Rick Warren's P.E.A.C.E. Plan. His plans are to mobilize the American Church internationally to meet the UN goals, and to develop good works. Again, the Church is not commissioned to fix the world's problems. Most of the help they are providing is only a temporary solution.
Community Outreach vs. International Outreach
In the video Socialism: A Clear and Present Danger,leading Evangelical Christians spoke against socialistic principles, and their remarks were legitimate. What makes me suspicious about their promotion of charitable work is that some of these individuals are known Freemasons and big interfaith promoters, such as Kay Arthur and Chuck Colson. They have been strongly influenced by the teachings of the late Rousas Rushdoony, a Council for National Policy member and patriarch of the reactionary Christian Reconstructionist (Dominionist) movement which seeks Christian dominion over all aspects of society and the world. The CNP is the Christian version of the Council on Foreign Relations, whose goal it is for world government.
Since Kay Arthur and Chuck Colson's natural inclination is towards globalism, it makes me think that they want Christians to do charitable work in foreign lands. Are they trying to make Christians change the way they view the world? It seems that Chuck Colson and Rick Warren are on the same page, because they wrote a book together, partly on the topic of finding solutions for the world's problems. [4]
If the globalist/socialist Christians are promoting world mission projects, perhaps we should instead be thinking about community projects. When we take our focus off of our community, are we are actually taking something away from it, making it a little weaker? If we were to build bridges into the lives of the people within our own churches, our neighborhoods, and our cities, so that our own community can grow stronger and help people have fuller lives, would this be a better way of expressing God's love to the world? Our chances of winning the lost to Christ and disciplining them in our own community, assures they have a solid walk with the Lord Jesus. This also builds the mutual responsibility and interdependence that Christians are to have for one other. It is unlike the temporary bandaid Rick Warren has to offer.
Conclusion
So as you see, Socialism has two halves of the pie: one half that takes, and the other half that gives. The Christian Socialists are not for the taking aspect, but very big into the giving aspect. They don't always mind that government takes from those who have and gives it to those who don't. The Christian Socialist often tries to get you to look past your own community and think on a global perspective. Most of these same people think little of the ongoing Christian walk of the people they serve.
I would like to conclude by saying that I believe we have taken Christian outreach far beyond what the Bible ever suggested. Plus, we need to be more careful about where we send our donations. We should be concerned about the position they have on Dominion Theology. Ask yourself if you will be giving toward a project that is a hand-out or a hand-up. Is the project going to offer ongoing discipleship to those people who accepted Christ as Savior, or will they only be a number on a souls saved board? And finally, ask yourself if there is a way you can serve those closest to you who may be in need.
Remember, Socialism is a step before Communism. I urge you to consider your ways, so that it doesn't assist those who have an agenda.
Glenn begins by talking about the way social justice has been made one of the missions of the church. This is all review, but now churches will be asked to get on-board with the green agenda measures (06:11 on counter) and immigration reform (08:20). Net neutrality reform will also be pushed on the Church to protect our children. All of these are a manifestation of living the Gospel.
"On the subject of immigration because I think the church is going to have to play a very major role in how we, how people are treated. The cardinals, the archbishops, the bishops that come to me and say we want you to pass immigration reform and I said but I want you to speak about it from the pulpit. I want you to instruct your, whatever the communication is — they — the people some oppose immigration reform are sitting in those pews and you have to tell them that this is a manifestation of our living the Gospels." Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House
The recommendation by Glenn's guest was what truly got me. It's amazing how he can speak the truth out of one side of his mouth, and manipulate and lie with the other. I could not find the interview, however his guest has been on before and is the writer of the book Glenn was weeping over last week. His guest suggested that Christians sign the Manhattan Declaration to stand on the principles our country was founded on. The Manhattan Declaration is nothing more than an interfaith scam document that attempts to bring faiths together in attempt to remove barriers and blend us as one; even though they are not truly Christian. It's the old bait and switch for Glenn.
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori is chief pastor to the Episcopal Church's 2.4 million members in 16 countries and 110 dioceses, ecumenical officer, and primate, joining leaders of the other 38 Anglican Provinces in consultation for global good and reconciliation since June 2006. This is a sample of what she believes. Be prepared to have your mind twisted by her message of Universalism.
Bishop Schori said, "It is not my job, and it is God's job to figure out who is going to be in the Kingdom." While it is true that we do not know who will be in the kingdom, there is no doubt about how one obtains entrance into the kingdom. Scripture is clear however that "no man comes to the Father except by me" (the Son). The full text reads, "I am the way, the truth, and the life, nobody comes to the Father except through me." (John.14:6) One wonders how she parses such verses, of which there are a number, that indicate the exclusivity of revealed truth. "He that seeks me will find me" (Jer. 29:13).
Schori needs to be reminded of Jesus' words in Matthew 12:30-32, "Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters." The Episcopal Church is being scattered to the four winds by moral relativity, blatant theological apostasy and much more.
Among the heretical issues she will answer for is who gave her the right to exchange the call of The Great Commission (to preach the gospel to all the world) for Millennium Development Goals.
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight international development goals that 192 United Nations member states and at least 23 international organizations have agreed to achieve by the year 2015. The goals are to eradicate extreme hunger and poverty, achieve universal primary education, promote gender equality and empower women, reduce child mortality, combat HIV/AIDS and other diseases, ensure environmental stability, and develop a global partnership for development. [1] It is Christianity in Marxist clothing.
The Social Gospel preached the doing of good works especially to help social problems such as crime and poverty, so that societal problems would cease. Only then would Jesus return. The notions of the social gospel appeared primarily in the United States especially among theologically liberal Protestants. The social gospel was criticized by more traditional Protestants as abandoning faith for works and not focusing on the essential matter of personal salvation.
One of the sharpest critics was Neo-Orthodox theological Reinhold Niebuhr, who in 1936 defined the assumptions of the Social Gospel in terms of six propositions:
That injustice is caused by ignorance and will yield to education and greater intelligence.
That civilization is becoming gradually more moral and that it is a sin to challenge either the inevitability or the efficacy of gradualness.
That the character of individuals rather than social systems and arrangements is the guarantee of justice in society.
That appeals to love, justice, good-will and brotherhood are bound to be efficacious in the end. If they have not been so to date we must have more appeals to love, justice, good-will and brotherhood.
That goodness makes for happiness and that the increasing knowledge of this fact will overcome human selfishness and greed.
That wars are stupid and can therefore only be caused by people who are more stupid than those who recognize the stupidity of war. [1]
The words "compassion" and "social justice" always gives life to progressive movements. The word "interdependence" is a code word that promotes human tolerance and fellowship through mutual consideration and respect.
The New Age Movement reels people in this their jargon of "interdependence," "global village," and "universal brotherhood." The New Age ensnares its followers with the bait of humanitarianism and self-improvement.
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“We have begun to construct a new model of Christianity with deep spiritual, religious pluralism, sound science, good common sense, compassion for the needs of humanity, the inclusion of all people, and respect for the environment.”
- The Center For Progressive Christianity
We urgently need to make compassion a clear, luminous and dynamic force in our polarized world. Rooted in a principled determination to transcend selfishness, compassion can break down political, dogmatic, ideological and religious boundaries. Born of our deep interdependence, compassion is essential to human relationships and to a fulfilled humanity. It is the path to enlightenment, and indispensible to the creation of a just economy and a peaceful global community.
- Charter for Compassion
From the current issue of the Kindred Spirits Journal #49
Marxist behavioral psychologist Kurt Lewin gives us a simple 3-step formula to institute change. Lewin, who moved to America when Hitler began his reign, has been linked to the infamous psychological research institutes in London (Tavistock) and Germany (Frankfort Institute). His influence spread through MIT and other universities, then paved the way for “sensitivity training” and the formation of National Training Laboratories that would prepare transformational tactics and textbooks for public schools.
Lewin outlined his program with a 3-step formula:
1) Unfreezing minds: Questioning the old ways through facilitated dialogue, peer pressure, and group "experience" -- real or imagined.
2) Moving the students to the new level: Using cognitive dissonance (mental, moral and emotional confusion), peer pressure, and manipulated consensus to loyalties from the old ways and to the new.
3) Freezing group minds on the new level: The new views become the norm. They feel good! The old views become offensive as well as wrong!
In 1982, Prof. Benjamin Bloom, who is known as the “Father of Outcome-Based Education” and an internationally known behaviorist, defined “good teaching” as “challenging the students fixed beliefs and getting them to discuss issues.” Recorded in the documentary video titled "The Guiding Hand," the following techniques were used to mold minds:
1) Isolate students from traditional family values
2) Reinforce new liberal, anti-Christian values
3) Emphasize feeling-centered (affective, not cognitive) teaching
4) Shape a personal, all-inclusive spirituality
5) Instill the target beliefs - A 'new' social and political agenda
6) Build allegiance to the new community
Global Transformation
Changing perspectives is key to global transformation. As Prof. Raymond Houghton, known for his NEA endorsed books on brainwashing wrote decades ago, you won't even “know that it [change] has happened.”
As compromise becomes the norm, it gradually takes hold in the Church. Blinded shepherds of God's flocks pursue the latest strategies for “success.” The steps are carefully written by behavior psychologists and are vital to their unbiblical mission:
1) Replace solid Biblical teaching with feel-good storytelling.
2) Reinvent our sovereign holy God as a permissive buddy who applauds your goodness.
3) Keep affirming God's love and understanding; forget His holy standard and judgment.
4) Trade Bible study (too didactic and divisive) for facilitated group dialogue.
5) Stress human deeds not God's doctrine.
6) Contextualize the gospel and emphasize unity in diversity.
7) Tolerate everything except old-fashioned parents and other obstacles to change.
What can we do?
✒Pray! For, as Jesus said, "...apart from Me you can do nothing." (John 15:5)
✒Prepare yourself. "Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole Armor of God...." Eph. 6:10-11.
✒Equip your children to discern evil and resist compromise."Do not be deceived...." 1 Cor. 15:33.
✒Trust God, not yourself. "O our God... we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You." 2 Chron. 20:12.
✒Inform and warn all who will listen."I now send you, to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light..." Acts 26:17-18.
Deception has long been used as an instrument of the enemy. Just as a spider weaves its web and attaches itself to everything imaginable; so has the enemy woven his evil ways into every aspect of life. The unfortunate thing is that some of us will be devoured by it and others will be unwilling to change when they learn they are involved; so then the deception continues without eradicating it.
In this particular case, Satan has long used his schemes to cleverly deceive good-meaning Christians in churches by redefining his unchanging truth for mans’ changing ideals. He is transforming the Church for his world and for his purposes - which also includes a political agenda. Some are led to believe that liberal politicians lead the march with a more compassionate message concerning social issues. This point of view is shared by the Christian left, and has been within the Church for nearly a century. What many don’t seem to realize is the origin of some of the messages.
One of the leading proponents of the Social Gospel was Rev. Walter Rauschenbusch (1861-1918), who was considered the “Father of the Social Gospel,” and “the greatest single influence on the life and thought of the American Church in the last 50 years.” His books, written in earnest, drew wide support. He felt religion could change the social structure of a society and assist in defeating social injustice. It didn’t seem to bother Christians to know that Rev. Rauschebusch admittedly embraced socialism. He saw socialism as the goal, with religion serving as a vehicle toward that goal.[1]
This contrasts with the Christian right who believes Christian ministries should focus on the redemptive message of the cross of Christ. Where the water gets muddy is when the liberal Church fails to attach the Gospel message with their community projects. Therefore, some view their work as “Marxism in Christian clothing.” Many on the left feel that the public they serve will be won to Christ by their works, and not necessarily by their words. When unbelievers go to these churches, they are met by a watered-down seeker-friendly message. The problem with this is that the listener doesn’t grasp the Gospel, and they never have the full life-changing, born again experience. [2]
Many of the liberal churches belong to the National Council of Churches. It is interesting to note that the NCC needed to change its name several times due to their hip-deep involvement in Communist activity. The NCC is known for left-wing advocacy, especially around issues of race, feminism, homosexual issues, global warming, immigration, support for Communist dictators and left-wing revolutionary movements in the Third World. The NCC is the United States wing of the World Council of Churches and a key part of the Ecumenical (Interfaith) Movement.[3][4]
If you are a member of a congregation that is an NCC member, your undesignated tithes and offering are helping to create the one-world religion and further the plot to destroy Christianity. I urge you to check the NCC website to see which denominations are supporting them, and then steer clear of them. I also urge you to do your own research to verify my claims.
“There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” (Proverbs 14-12)
From the current issue of the Kindred Spirits Journal #49
The YouTube that follows is a co-authored interfaith charter that was released in Nov. 2009. What the authors do not tell you is that the document is loaded with socialist ideology. The words "compassion" and "social justice" always gives life to progressive movements. The word "interdependence" is a code word that promotes human tolerance and fellowship through mutual consideration and respect.
From the Will Durant website, Thomas Mann is quoted as saying:
"All problems -- political, economical and cultural -- that occupy mankind today can be reduced to a single one: To find a new equilibrium of liberty and equality compatible with the new age: to guide the peoples and nations into a form of socialism that will honor the right of the individual."
The most important point not mentioned is that the New Age Movement reels people in this their jargon of "interdependence," "global village," and "universal brotherhood." The New Age ensnares its followers with the bait of humanitarianism and self-improvement. (Source)
The symbol of infinity used for the Charter for Compassion webpage has ties to the occult. It is an ancient symbol from India and Tibet that represents perfection, dualism, and unity between male and female. In the occult tarot, it's linked to magic and represents equilibrium or the balance of various forces. "To occultists, it represents Lucifer's eternal victory. It also symbolizes reincarnation and karma...It's used in the brimstone symbol and appears at the top of the Nine Satanic Statements." (Dr. Cathy Burns, Masonic and Occult Symbols Illustrated)
As you listen to the dialogue, listen closely. The words have been provided below for those with dial-up.
The principle of compassion lies at the heart of all religious, ethical and spiritual traditions, calling us always to treat all others as we wish to be treated ourselves. Compassion impels us to work tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of our fellow creatures, to dethrone ourselves from the centre of our world and put another there, and to honour the inviolable sanctity of every single human being, treating everybody, without exception, with absolute justice, equity and respect.
It is also necessary in both public and private life to refrain consistently and empathically from inflicting pain. To act or speak violently out of spite, chauvinism, or self-interest, to impoverish, exploit or deny basic rights to anybody, and to incite hatred by denigrating others—even our enemies—is a denial of our common humanity. We acknowledge that we have failed to live compassionately and that some have even increased the sum of human misery in the name of religion.
We therefore call upon all men and women ~ to restore compassion to the centre of morality and religion ~ to return to the ancient principle that any interpretation of scripture that breeds violence, hatred or disdain is illegitimate ~ to ensure that youth are given accurate and respectful information about other traditions, religions and cultures ~ to encourage a positive appreciation of cultural and religious diversity ~ to cultivate an informed empathy with the suffering of all human beings—even those regarded as enemies.
We urgently need to make compassion a clear, luminous and dynamic force in our polarized world. Rooted in a principled determination to transcend selfishness, compassion can break down political, dogmatic, ideological and religious boundaries. Born of our deep interdependence, compassion is essential to human relationships and to a fulfilled humanity. It is the path to enlightenment, and indispensible to the creation of a just economy and a peaceful global community.
The World Council of Churches is fully committed to the creation of a new society based on the globalist objectives, and they deceptively call the combined group "The Kingdom of God." WCC states:
"The participation of the Church in the creation of a new society is not a secondary or derivative dimension of its existence. It begins at the very center in the celebration of the sacraments as an anticipation of what the world is to become ...."
Dr. Philip Potter, WCC General Secretary, quoted from a 1969
WCC Central Committee directive says:
"We call upon the churches to move beyond charity, grants and traditional programming to relevant and sacrificial action leading to new relationships of dignity and justice among all men and to become the agents for the radical reconstruction of society."
The WCC substitutes the mission of the Church from witnessing to dialogue. WCC has no desire to preach the Gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ, rather they desire to build of a radical new society. Since this is all being headed up by the pagan Pope, what sort of radical society do you think he wants?
Within the past month, Urbana Missions Conference brought together missions-minded young people to seek God's direction for the lives. What is emerging from these conferences is the globalist agenda to refocus these missionary candidates from spreading the gospel to placing concern in social justice issues.
The Point
The move toward unity and one church is a biblical concept, but believers are spiritually one, not physically one. It
is the goal of the New Age (occult) movement to create one religion,
and good meaning Christians are falling for the world's agenda. The missions of the future, as shown in this video, are focused on the objectives of the U.N. Millennial Development Goals. Isn't the Church and State supposed to be separate? If well meaning Christians are furthering these goals, couldn't they be furthering the globalist goals toward a one world government that will eventually worship Satan? Think it through. Check it out!
"For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works." 2 Cor. 11:13-15 KJV
The True Conspiracy
"The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 'Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.' He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision." Psalm 2:2-4
Unholy Alliances of Church & Government
"Would that I had the power to bring to your minds the vision as it unfolds before me! I see all denominational emphasis set aside...I see the church molding the thought of the world as it has never done before, leading in all great movements as it should. I see it literally establishing the Kingdom of God on earth." ~John D. Rockefeller Jr.
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"He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him." Prov. 18:13
"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." Matt. 7:15
Are we to be ignorant?
"It's Christians who haven't got the faintest idea in the world what's going on. Christians are the most ill-informed ignorant people on the face of the earth." Jordan Maxwell
Wall of Shame
Are we to look the other way when we hear false teaching?
"Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple." Romans 16:17-18
"And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. " 2 Thess. 3:14
The Church: The Devil's Playground
"I know that charity covereth a multitude of sins; but it does not call evil good, because a good man has done it; it does not excuse inconsistencies, because the inconsistent brother has a high name and a fervent spirit. Crookedness and worldliness are still crookedness and worldliness, though exhibited in one who seems to have reached no common height of attainment." Horatius Bonar, (1808-1889)
Is Bible doctrine important?
"Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee." 1 Tim. 4:16 (KJV)
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