Saturday, December 8, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
The "First Ladies Of The Church".
Lately, driving across America, one would notice the bill boards with pictures of Pastors and preachers proclaiming why one should visit their mega empire, and sign up as members. Beside them, the "First Lady". I always wonder how much has been taken from the "poor" manipulated, brain washed church members for these adds. These immaculately dressed Pastors and their First Ladies, with their thousands of dollars' "BLINGS', seem to feel that they have nothing to worry about as long as members keep giving in the name of God. They feel that they are the Shepherds, the bigger the congregation, the more the income. Well, do they think about their aging congregation? I don't think so.
During the presidential election time, special envelopes were passed to congregations for special offerings for those running for posts. Republican pastors or Democratic pastors, both had a reason why their congregation should give their hard earned monies,or ware fare pennies to their Pastor supported candidate. As a church attendant, I had my own share of why I should vote and for who.
The Bible has alot to say about elected officials;
Romans 13:1 says, "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities, for there is not authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God."
Now to my topic, while listening to the radio, I heard of a reality show about "the first ladies of the Church". The fact is, the church should not have the so-called First Ladies in first place. Second, when Christ was on earth, He, even though He was the Master, by all means, He was entitle to, He said this;
During the presidential election time, special envelopes were passed to congregations for special offerings for those running for posts. Republican pastors or Democratic pastors, both had a reason why their congregation should give their hard earned monies,or ware fare pennies to their Pastor supported candidate. As a church attendant, I had my own share of why I should vote and for who.
The Bible has alot to say about elected officials;
Romans 13:1 says, "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities, for there is not authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God."
"The authorities that exist are appointed by God: Paul does not suggest that God approves a corrupt government, ungodly officials, or unjust legislation. Sometimes, however, in punishment for the sins of a people, or for other reasons known to Him, God allows evil rulers to have authority for a time, as the OT prophets frequently testify. Ideally, God grants authority to serve good ends. How that authority is exercised will be the accounting of each to whom it has been given."
Now to my topic, while listening to the radio, I heard of a reality show about "the first ladies of the Church". The fact is, the church should not have the so-called First Ladies in first place. Second, when Christ was on earth, He, even though He was the Master, by all means, He was entitle to, He said this;
John 13:16 I tell you the truth, no servant is greater - Online Bible ...
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I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.
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Monday, October 29, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
The Jesus, Preacher and The Servant
John chapter 13.
Who is the disciple and who is the servant? the preacher or members of the congregation? If you are a preacher, you may call yourself a disciple, and the church member, the servant. Well, my question is, who is washing who's feet?
Most preachers now have some form income producing gimmick out there. Movie directors, authors, business managers, bankers, realtors and much more. These are supported by the servants they serve. I heard a servant, at the site of her preacher on television, while at work; proudly stated, " that's my preacher". The sad part of this, the servant did not have a penny to put down for his/ her treatment while visiting the treatment center. On the other hand, their income was going to the televised, high profile preacher on television. They are washing the disciple's feet instead of the reverse that Christ told them.
We call them spiritual leaders, they are more respected than the politician. Politicians turn to then for advice. Politicians parade these disciples' mega facilities for voters. Politic and church? What a heck. They seem to claim to be as powerful as Christ Himself, because they claim to have a direct number to Christ, whom they claim favored their prayers.
Why are these preachers not following Christ's teaching? Because the think like Peter who said,
“Lord, are You washing my feet?
You shall never wash my feet!
Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!”
Selfish, they want it all, and want to hog it all. They want it from here and after.
Please remember the words of Christ when you illicit the help of these high profile so-called men of God's help and they turn you down. In His words;
Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet. He also said this,
when He had washed their feet, taken His garments, and sat down again, He said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? 13 You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. 16 Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him. 17 If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them........"Who is the disciple and who is the servant? the preacher or members of the congregation? If you are a preacher, you may call yourself a disciple, and the church member, the servant. Well, my question is, who is washing who's feet?
Most preachers now have some form income producing gimmick out there. Movie directors, authors, business managers, bankers, realtors and much more. These are supported by the servants they serve. I heard a servant, at the site of her preacher on television, while at work; proudly stated, " that's my preacher". The sad part of this, the servant did not have a penny to put down for his/ her treatment while visiting the treatment center. On the other hand, their income was going to the televised, high profile preacher on television. They are washing the disciple's feet instead of the reverse that Christ told them.
We call them spiritual leaders, they are more respected than the politician. Politicians turn to then for advice. Politicians parade these disciples' mega facilities for voters. Politic and church? What a heck. They seem to claim to be as powerful as Christ Himself, because they claim to have a direct number to Christ, whom they claim favored their prayers.
Why are these preachers not following Christ's teaching? Because the think like Peter who said,
“Lord, are You washing my feet?
You shall never wash my feet!
Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!”
Selfish, they want it all, and want to hog it all. They want it from here and after.
Please remember the words of Christ when you illicit the help of these high profile so-called men of God's help and they turn you down. In His words;
14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. 16 Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him. 17 If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them".
Just a thought.
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