The religious elite, spiritual con artists, or anyone else who sets up a barrier between people and the Truth are doing far more than bilking people out of their money. As Howard so aptly points out, they are robbing them of their inheritance in Christ.
Romans 2:21-1 "you, therefore, who teach another, do you not teach yourself? You who preach that one shall not steal, do you steal?"Thankfully, we do know that those who teach God's Word will be judged by a higher standard.
Have you experienced this? Have you ever felt that a "religious" person was setting up barriers between you and Jesus through either their actions or their words? What did that do to your faith? How did you learn the Truth?
Kristina
I agree that many who are touting the Word of God are actually marketing themselves or their personal beliefs. We must hold true to God's Word and teach His Word without changing the message to suit us individually. We are in a fabulous church now where the truth is always taught. Praise Him.
ReplyDeleteHi Amy, yes it is sad when people use the Word of God for their own personal gain. It is my desire to become a true student of God's Word so that I can do my best to live in obedience rather than convenience.
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