Devastating Effects of Strange Practices in Christianity (2)

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Devastating Effects of Strange Practices in Christianity (2)

Saturday 25th October

Text: Deuteronomy 4:15, 16, 19   

Key verse: John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me. 

V: It is recourse to the usual temptation of natural men on earth who always seek to represent the living God with a physical object. This is the cause of idolatry among men on earth! These handkerchiefs and physical objects prayed upon are carefully kept and jealously preserved by church members, both sinners and believers. They are the first thing to resort to in times of need. These 'anointed' substances are often the objects of heartfelt love, reverence, and adoration. Their presence in the family is as the presence of God. Although those who practice this still think that they are worshipping the living God, they have actually slipped into idolatry unawares and shall suffer eternal damnation as other idol worshippers. Moses warned the children of Israel against representing the unseen God by any physical object. The acceptable way to worship and serve the living God and be blessed by Him is the way of faith. 

VI:  Many ministers, believers and churches do not bother to know about the scriptural correctness of this practice. All they say is, ‘It is working; miracles are happening through it’. But Jesus revealed that many miracle workers shall be condemned because they work iniquity, Matthew 7:21-23. We should not be content that miracles are happening, but must be sure we are living in the will of God, in the light of His word. God can allow a miracle happen and send his judgment after it. God instructed Moses and Aaron to speak to the rock to bring forth water for the children of Israel to drink. They instead struck the rock with the rod twice. This was not according to God's instruction, nevertheless the miracle happened. God is all wise, patient and kind. Notwithstanding the miracle, Moses and Aaron suffered divine judgment for not acting according to His word. 

VII: Satan can take advantage of this ignorance and erroneous practice and cause multiplied miracles to be happening through them. While men rejoice for the multiplied miracles through faith in these anointed physical objects, Satan and his demons rejoice for the shipwreck of their faith and the damnation of their souls. 

Thought for the day: Those who practice these have actually slipped into idolatry.

Song for the day: Jehovah is Your name

Bible reading for the day: Luke 9-10 

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