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Willie-T

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Kim111 said:
Thanks, I noticed. He is angry....maybe from being ugly???
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Remember...... if we have to respond "in kind"..... which of us is any more, or less, wrong? {That's where "the pot calling the kettle, black" saying originated.)
 
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Thank you Gary. I find it hard to find like minded Christians where I live. New Yorkers are not much for sound Biblical doctrine but I will continue to pray and seek! God Bless.
 
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it teaches give the preacher money and you will get money
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Understood... you believe preachers should have nothing and be homeless... and you believe you should have nothing and be homeless.

By the way...Have you given all your stuff away as to not be a hypocrite yet???

I mean, if you believe we all supposed to be poor... is not the next step becoming poor?

If not, then on what basis do you believe it's OK for you to have anything?
 
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What is your problem???? You really need to lighten up. I thought I had problems.
 
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The problem I have with the prosperity gospel is that it teaches give the preacher money and you will get money. Listening to it reminds me of used car salesman. I do believe in tithing and offerings however I don't believe this type of give so you get is God's will for his church. They preach getting rich when we need to focus on getting right with God.
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Have you considered that Jesus, instead and rather, left us with the "commission" to simply think of others?
 
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KIM,

Unless you use the REPLY WITH QUOTE option in the lower right corner, none of us have any idea who you are answering.
 
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Thanks for your reply. I understand what you are saying, that truth is subjective. However the Bible teaches truth is found through the word of God not our own views. I do not put my own spin on scriptures to justify my sins or my political views.
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I believe that the only church that is worth attending is a bible believing church. You are absolutely correct in saying that truth is found in the Word of God. Glad to have you as a member of our family. Welcome to CC.
 
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Kim111, with this thread you've started you'll learn fast who to ignore, who will put words in your mouth, those who wish to stir up strife, those who don't hold to sound doctrine, and desire to make inflammatory remarks in hopes of engaging the person page after page in a quarrel.

Unfortunately they are on here day and night and live for that behavior.
 
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I disagree with you. I do not think preachers should be poor but I do not think they should be promoting the gospel like it is some pyramid scheme. I believe this casual attitude towards God is not right. We are not to take the Lord's name in vein. This gospel is all about vanity.
 
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Yeah, if a homeless person asks you for some food tell them "Jesus said I was to "think" about helping you....[thinks].... was that good for you"
 
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Thank you. I believe I fell into that trap and I will not next time. I will keep that in mind. God Bless!
 
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I think it's funny that someone who is opposed to having money is going to school to better themselves so they can... make money :cool:

Maybe you can go to that church and help some of the folks there if they are making an idol out of money and stuff

Ever think of that?
Nah, God would never send someone to a place to help people... would He???
 
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Rockrz said:
I think it's funny that someone who is opposed to having money is going to school to better themselves so they can... make money :cool:

Maybe you can go to that church and help some of the folks there if they are making an idol out of money and stuff

Ever think of that?
Nah, God would never send someone to a place to help people... would He???
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Why are you so angry??? I obviously offended you but not really getting all the anger towards me. You disagree with me. Fine. I have no problem with that. You agree with the prosperity gospel. I don't. I took a YEAR researching before I walked away from that kind of church. It is wrong. You don't think so. Fine for you.
 
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tourist said:
I believe that the only church that is worth attending is a bible believing church. You are absolutely correct in saying that truth is found in the Word of God. Glad to have you as a member of our family. Welcome to CC.
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Thank you so much! I almost deleted the thread after seeing that there are very angry people on here. I can endure that now I see there are reasonable people on here. God Bless
 
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Why are you so angry???
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I'm happy as a pig in the sunshine... well, that's not kosher but you know what I'm saying.

I don't believe in the "prosperity gospel" either but that does not mean God does not want to bless His people with nice stuff.

He just does not want His people putting stuff before Him... No, seriously... is it not possible that the Lord sent you to that church to try and help a few folks if in fact that church teaches money and stuff is what we should worship?

Jus askin, and no I'm not angry...
 
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Rockrz said:
I'm happy as a pig in the sunshine... well, that's not kosher but you know what I'm saying.

I don't believe in the "prosperity gospel" either but that does not mean God does not want to bless His people with nice stuff.

He just does not want His people putting stuff before Him... No, seriously... is it not possible that the Lord sent you to that church to try and help a few folks if in fact that church teaches money and stuff is what we should worship?

Jus askin, and no I'm not angry...
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I believe I was there for a reason. I made it pretty clear about my beliefs but in these 'cult' type churches you are not to question authority. I tried to talk to them about questions I had but I always was basically advised that any negative talk is not acceptable.
 
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Kim111 said:
Thank you so much! I almost deleted the thread after seeing that there are very angry people on here. I can endure that now I see there are reasonable people on here. God Bless
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FYI. Don't type anything anywhere on this forum that you do not want to stand forever. We cannot DELETE a single word that is more than five (5) minutes old. After that first five minutes, your words are cast in concrete here.
 
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Willie-T said:
FYI. Don't type anything anywhere on this forum that you do not want to stand forever. We cannot DELETE a single word that is more than five (5) minutes old. After that first five minutes, your words are cast in concrete here.
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Thanks, I was not aware of that.
 
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I tried to talk to them about questions I had but I always was basically advised that any negative talk is not acceptable.
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Did you present any scripture at all?

It's hard for people claiming to be following the Lord to reject scripture.
 
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Kim111 said:
Thank you Gary. I find it hard to find like minded Christians where I live. New Yorkers are not much for sound Biblical doctrine but I will continue to pray and seek! God Bless.
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It may be that you need to move to another city / state / country / etc.

Pray for God's direction and be willing to follow wherever He leads...
 
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