Once again I am amazed at the hostility from believers towards the testomony of faith from another believer.
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Originally posted by Susan
Could we begin a flame-free discussion of WordFaith teachings?
I would like to ask some questions.
1: Where is the soverignty of God in Word Faith teaching?
2: Why does Word Faith always work around to stating in some way or another that the sick choose sickness?
3: What about the poor? What is our obligation to them according to Faith teaching?
4: Is disregarding symptoms to claim one's healing considered a sign of holiness or goodness in Word Faith?
5: Why does anyone die, if Word Faith teachings are true?
6: Do you believe that objective reality is a tool of Satan?
7: Is it common practice in Word Faith circles to do things like not wear glasses, not buy insurance for anything, and not even take crime prevention or fire safety precautions?
8: Is it deemed OK in Word Faith to "curse" percieved human enemies?
These are some things I have heard and seen talked about by Word Faith members and critics alike. Could we discuss them?
Originally posted by LouisBooth
"They didnt believe God. "
Andrew, I fully believe God, I just know him not to be a meal ticket ONLY concerded with me having a cushy physical life
Originally posted by Quaffer
We each must do what we believe God has told us directly, for us. If God had told me not to take any medication, period, hopefully, I would obey. But, He has not told me that. I personally know some people who walk that walk, but I have never heard any of them say that everybody else has to do it too.
Originally posted by Andrew
there will come a time Quaffie, when you have the faith to believe that you really dont need it anymore, then you can stop taking the med. but until then if u dont have the confidence/faith yet, continue taking it and believing.
Originally posted by SnuP
Simply believing something because you read it in the Bible is not good enough. You can use the promises in the bible to believe God for anything that you want. But that is selfish and it is not faith. Faith is believing God to do what He wants. Faith comes by hearing. So if you conjure up something to believe God for. You have missed the boat. You have left God out for the benifit of your self. If you need something go to God and ask Him for it and then begin to wait for His responce. When He says yes there is never any room left for doubt. Wait for Him to say yes. Don't say a quick prayer and say yes to your self. Wait for God. Listen for Him. In this you will learn humility and patience and faith. You will learn that God is a rewarded of them who diligently seek Him. And that He is faithful to those who are faithful.
Faith comes by hearing the voice of God. Faith comes by hearing God say yes. Faith comes by revelation.
God Bless
SnuP
Excellent scripture. Originally posted by Andrew
"The words that I speak to you, they are spirit and they are life" -- it's what Jesus says to your heart abt your particular situation that will bring abt the change, not so much just automatically quoting our pet scriptures.