TEN MARKS OF A FALSE PROPHET

False prophets are everywhere nowadays. So, how can we identify them? Allow me to help you…

1.- A false prophet denies that God is triune i.e. Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

2.- A false prophet denies Jesus’ divinity and/ or humanity and/ or resurrection.

3.- A false prophet denies that man is conceived in iniquity and sin.

4.- A false prophet denies that salvation is by faith alone in Christ alone.

5.- A false prophet denies that Scripture is inspired by God.

6.- A false prophet is only concerned about getting glory for himself i.e. fortune and fame.

7.- A false prophet doesn't live in private what he preaches in public.

8.- A false prophet never mentions sin or any other ‘uncomfortable’ issue.

9.- A false prophet abuses the people of God and those helpers he has round about him.

10.- A false prophet never listens to the rebukes, instruction and corrections of others. He cannot be taught.

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HARD WORKING CHRISTIANS

Have you ever noticed that the first verb associated with God in the Bible is ‘create’? “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1).

This means that the God of the Bible is an active God who is constantly at work. He neither slumbers nor sleeps. The Lord is not lazy. He is diligent, hardworking and thorough.

But not only is God the Father active. So is God the Son. He came to seek and rescue the lost. He too is an industrious Saviour who ever intercedes for us at the right hand of God. And then there is God the Holy Spirit who never ceases to point creation God-wards and Christ-wards by means of confirming the preaching of the Gospel with assurance and conviction.

The "triune" God of Scripture is a working God. Therefore any man who desires to reflect the nature of God must be a hard worker (or, as we say in the UK, a grafter).

Paul was incensed when he found out that some of the Thessalonian believers were not grafters but lazy busybodies (or, as we say in the UK, nosey parkers). He told the church: “Study to be quiet and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you” (1 Thessalonians 4:11). But when some of the church didn’t pay attention to the apostle’s exhortation, he wrote a second letter to the Thessalonians in even fiercer terms telling the saints to separate themselves from any idle person who professed the name of Christ (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15). “Have no company with such folk!” exclaimed Paul.

The apostolic principle is that Christians are called to work- to work hard and to hard work. Thus they give glory to God because that way they reflect something of the image and likeness of the Lord who gifted them with creation and redemption. There should be no such thing as a lazy believer. 

By  Will Graham

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WHO’S THE RIGHT GIRL FOR ME?

Well, lads, I’m sure you’ve heard these questions asked a million times over the years. Maybe you’ve even asked some of them yourself. “Who’s the right girl for me? What will she look like? Do I already know her? How will I know who it is?”
Admittedly they’re all fairly honest (and appropriate) questions. But there are several even more fundamental questions that single Christian males should ask themselves before even thinking about getting a girl.

Question 1: Am I a man?

God didn’t create a boy and a girl in the Garden of Eden. He made a man and a woman. God’s plan for marriage is for men- not for wimpy boys. A man of God must be mature, emotionally stable, responsible and capable of taking care of a woman of God. So if you’re still trying to be the ‘church clown’ by constantly draw attention to yourself, it’s a pretty sure sign that you shouldn’t be thinking about seeking a girlfriend. You’ll curse her rather than bless her if you’re only a boy dressed up a man’s body. A boy only thinks of himself whereas a man is concerned about others.

Question 2: Can I provide for her economical needs?

Not only must a man be able to offer emotional support to his potential spouse, but economic stability as well. This doesn’t mean that you have to be the richest guy in your Christian circle, but it does mean that you have to have a sound work ethic and a healthy attitude towards hard labour. God will always send His blessing upon such guys. In Old Testament days, men of the Lord made sure their wives had a roof over their heads, a bed to sleep on and food on the table. If you can’t provide for a girl, then it’s definitely not the right time to think about a relationship.

Question 3: Can I provide for her spiritual needs?

Men- as the Bible makes clear- are the head of the house. A man of the Lord is responsible for his wife’s spiritual welfare. This means that he must be able to teach his future wife (and children) sound doctrine. Also, he must make sure that she is in a sound church environment where the Gospel is plainly preached and the Scriptures constantly expounded. But if you don’t have an intimate prayer life with God and if you don’t set time aside to daily meditate upon the Scriptures, how do you think you’ll be able to spiritually edify your lady? Answer: you won’t! If Christ isn't the centre of your own personal life, He sure won't be the centre of your relationship-life either.

Conclusion

If single Christian men asked themselves these three simple questions before contemplating a relationship, a load of lives would be saved from so many unnecessary tragedies and countless hearts would not have to be broken. So ask yourself one more time: Am I a man? Can I provide for her economical needs? Can I provide for her spiritual needs? And if the answer is “yes” to each of these questions, then keep seeking the Lord and His righteousness and everything else (a woman of God included, if the Lord so desires) shall be added onto you (Matthew 6:33).

 By Will Graham

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JESUS CHANGED MY LIFE

                                                  JESUS CHANGED MY LIFE!
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God will make a way

GOD WILL MAKE A WAY WHERE IT SEEMS TO BE NO WAY. AMEN!

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