OBEDIENCE TO GOD, BLESSINGS AND GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE SDA CHURCH

As I have previously said, 3 members of this organization or church terrorized me for about a year and even to this day, I still am seeing some evidence that I MAY be cyberstalked by them.  Now, I don't know their hearts but "Ye shall know them by their fruits."  No genuine Jesus follower would ever tell you to steal your husband/wife's money when other than barely enough for food and bills, oftentimes there is not even enough to last.  If I refused to do that, to DIVORCE MY DAVID IMMEDIATELY!  

Plenty of times God has rewarded us financially without us ever giving a dime.  Sometimes we get blessed in other financial ways, such as once I obeyed the Holy Spirit and gave a woman He specifically told whom to give it too (that's an amazing story I'll share soon about the many pure miracles He's done for us) so because I had to wait about 20 minutes, I found so many BOGOs that we spent less than $150 for groceries that should have been over $300.  He had blessed us already that day by saving us almost $600/year so I felt led to give to Him in gratitude but sometimes my judgment is bad so I asked Him.  Let me make this clear, I never really expected an answer, especially if He'd given me their "real first name," I wouldn't have known who it was.  He blessed me and I got to witness His all-knowing attribute at the same time.  When I heard the name "Allison," I knew exactly but had He said (for an example only for HER privacy) "Donna", I'd never have recognized it or had a clue who He meant.  I was going to give $5 but He said no...give her $10.  I told her The Holy Spirit led me...and that's as far as I got.  She threw up her arms and said, "Praise the Lord."  She's not allowed to mention Him at her place of business.  She was as happy someone else wasn't ashamed and yes, she said $10 was the right amount she needed.   

I expected to "feel good," or at least blessed but I felt nothing.  I felt I should "feel good about myself" and when I didn't, I was kinda "not very happy."  I prayed about it and asked forgiveness as it seemed wrong to feel that way.  Okay, I wasn't all that sincere but over the next few days, I became more repentant and that's when I KNEW that obedience was expected and not to be rewarded.  Doing right doesn't always feel good or bad, it just is.  Third, and most important, the blessing wasn't even for me or about me.  I was His faithful steward.  And last, actually it sometimes DOES hurt to give because I needed that $10 as I wanted a new Bible.  I wanted/needed this or that.  I rarely have extra money and I had a selfish spirit around me.  Giving is indeed the right thing to do.  Help comes in many forms but if I had of had $100, that measly $10 wouldn't have been nothing but I sacrificed what I wanted and needed because someone needed it more.  Anyone will give someone something if it means nothing to them but few actually give because they listen and obey.  Giving is about sacrifice.  When it hurts you a bit, that's sacrifice, not just giving 10% over a law we aren't required to keep.  My husband did something similar the other day.   So thank God when it hurts.  You've sacrificed and isn't that what Jesus Christ really did on the Cross?  Think about it cos that hurt way more.

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Many people, and to a certain extent me, consider the Seventh Day Adventists to be either a cult or, at best, cultish or cult-like.  They are most famous or infamous for putting the Church under the bondage of the Law when Jesus Christ fulfilled the Law for us.  The law cannot and has never "saved" anyone.  It is always been about faith and belief.  "And Abraham BELIEVED God and it was counted to him as righteousness.  It was to Abraham that the Promises we (the Church) are adopted into.  Abraham also was not a Jew but a Hebrew although he converted to Judaism at age 99.  This is a deceptive church with many names but the same beliefs, all approved by the SDA bigwigs.  Here's some of their lesser names (they change a lot)...

The Seventh Day Adventist
Bible Flock Box (YouTube Ministry)
AmazingFacts.org
Doug Bachelor
The World's Last Chance
The Reformed Church of Christ....OR
The Reformed Church of God

Some are more radical and extreme than others.  Please learn to discern, pray and be ye not deceived.  Jesus Christ is supposedly the Archangel Michael (see Jude 1:9) and they believe Adam and Eve committed a sin and didn't eat a piece of fruit.  Last, the man-made rules are extremely strict, we are under the Oral Law, Hell is not real and that the main issue I worry about is they teach that the Mark of the Beast is NOT a literal mark but refers to either the mind or work (hand).  Right hand is always authority.  The Bible says the MOTB will cause great sores to appear wherever you receive yours.  How can a "pretend" or unreal MARK cause a sore?  Again, just think about.  Oh, and they don't believe in a literal 7 year tribulation or a rapture at any time.  Learn and pray to discern the truth of the Word of God and test all things, especially what I say.  I welcome ALL helpful critique but do not reply to arguments, condemnation or being cursed out and comments will be immediately removed.  We can disagree but we must show respect.  God bless you all.

SHALOM!

THE ANTI-CHRIST WON'T BE RECOGNIZED BY: JUST THINK ABOUT IT

This man just teaches the Word of God for free.  He relates what the Bible says in regards to end times prophecy and what we see happening all around us.  Although he offers you the chance to support his ministry at the end, he doesn't make buy anything to hear what he says.  In others words, he preaches you all truth as he believes it to be true, backs it up with the Word of God and doesn't give you a "taste" of what he wants to share and then sells you a DVD, CD or book to actually hear what he believes.  I want to know what he believes is upheld by God's Holy Word and what's in the books, etc. could be about anything that doesn't resemble the Bible at all.  Turn on your television or read Obama's book if want to hear and buy lies.  Freely given, freely give and support those who speak the truth.  Never let man make merchandise of you and rest assured, God NEVER does.  Also watch out for those who have the appearance if Godliness but deny its power!

SHALOM AND SPREAD THE TRUE WAY OF SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH BY

TRUSTING AND BELIEVING THAT JESUS CHRIST IS OUR LORD GOD AND MESSIAH.  ALSO, HE LOVES WOMEN AS MUCH AS HE LOVES MEN!  LET NO MAN MISLEAD YOU. 

SHARE THE GOSPEL - FIRST CORINTHIANS 15:1-11 

SIGNS ARE BUILDING UP...ARE WE IN THE DAYS OF NOAH?

This video is by "Just Think About It."  He's not denominational and uses the Word of God alone to uphold any opinions he has.  He does not claim to be a prophet or receive extra-Biblical revelations from God but just wants to share the Gospel of Salvation to the world and get everyone ready.  God bless you all.

SHALOM!

Plan of Salvation

First Corinthians 15:1-11

THE CROSS

IS THERE A BIBLICAL SPIRITUAL GIFT LIST? BY: GOT QUESTIONS

Answer: There are actually three biblical lists of the “gifts of the Spirit,” also known as spiritual gifts. The three main passages describing the spiritual gifts are Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; and 1 Corinthians 12:28. The spiritual gifts identified in Romans 12 are prophesying, serving, teaching, encouraging, giving, leadership, and mercy. The list in 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 includes the word of 
wisdom, the word of knowledge, faith, healing, miraculous powers, prophecy, distinguishing between spirits, speaking in tongues and interpretation of tongues. The list in 1 Corinthians 12:28 includes healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. A brief description of each gift follows:

Prophecy – The Greek word translated “prophesying” or “prophecy” in both passages properly means to “speak forth” or declare the divine will, to interpret the purposes of God, or to make known in any way the truth of God which is designed to influence people. The idea of telling the future was added sometime in the Middle Ages and is in direct contradiction to other scriptural passages that condemn such fortune-telling or predicting the future (Acts 16:16-18).

Serving – Also referred to as “ministering,” the Greek word diakonian, from which we get the English “deacon,” means service of any kind, the broad application of practical help to those in need.

Teaching – This gift involves the analysis and proclamation of the Word of God, explaining the meaning, context and application to the hearer’s life. The gifted teacher is one who has the unique ability to clearly instruct and communicate knowledge, specifically the doctrines of the faith.

Encouraging – Also called “exhortation,” this gift is evident in those who consistently call upon others to heed and follow God’s truth, which may involve correction or building others up by strengthening weak faith or comforting in trials.

Giving – Gifted givers are those who joyfully share what they have with others, whether it is financial, material, or the giving of personal time and attention. The giver is concerned for the needs of others and seeks opportunities to share goods, money and time with them as needs arise.

Leadership – The gifted leader is one who rules, presides over or has the management of other people in the church. The word literally means “guide” and carries with it the idea of one who steers a ship. One with the gift of leadership rules with wisdom and grace and exhibits the fruit of the Spirit in his life as he leads by example.

Mercy – Closely linked with the gift of encouragement, the gift of mercy is obvious in those who are compassionate toward others who are in distress, showing sympathy and sensitivity coupled with a desire and the resources to lessen their suffering in a kind and cheerful manner.

Word of wisdom – The fact that this gift is described as the “word” of wisdom indicates that it is one of the speaking gifts. This gift describes someone who can understand and speak forth biblical truth in such a way as to skillfully apply it to life situations with all discernment.

Word of knowledge – This is another speaking gift that involves understanding truth with an insight that only comes by revelation from God. Those with the gift of knowledge understand the deep things of God and the mysteries of His Word.

Faith – All believers possess faith in some measure because it is one of the gifts of the Spirit bestowed on all who come to Christ in faith (Galatians 5:22-23). The spiritual gift of faith is exhibited by one with a strong and unshakeable confidence in God, His Word, His promises, and the power of prayer to effect miracles.

Healing – Although God does still heal today, the ability of men to produce miraculous healings belonged to the apostles of the first century church to affirm that their message was from God. Christians today do not have the power to heal the sick or resurrect the dead. If they did, the hospitals and morgues would be full of these “gifted” people emptying beds and coffins everywhere.

Miraculous powers – Also known as the working of miracles, this is another temporary sign gift which involved performing supernatural events that could only be attributed to the power of God (Acts 2:22). This gift was exhibited by Paul (Acts 19:11-12), Peter (Acts 3:6), Stephen (Acts 6:8), and Phillip (Acts 8:6-7), among others.

Distinguishing (discerning) of spirits – Certain individuals possess the unique ability to determine the true message of God from that of the deceiver, Satan, whose methods include purveying deceptive and erroneous doctrine. Jesus said many would come in His name and would deceive many (Matthew 24:4-5), but the gift of discerning spirits is given to the Church to protect it from such as these.

Speaking in tongues – The gift of tongues is one of the temporary “sign gifts” given to the early Church to enable the gospel to be preached throughout the world to all nations and in all known languages. It involved the divine ability to speak in languages previously unknown to the speaker. This gift authenticated the message of the gospel and those who preached it as coming from God. The phrase “diversity of tongues” (KJV) or “different kinds of tongues” (NIV) effectively eliminates the idea of a “personal prayer language” as a spiritual gift.

Interpretation of tongues – A person with the gift of interpreting tongues could understand what a tongues-speaker was saying even though he did not know the language that was being spoken. The tongues interpreter would then communicate the message of the tongues speaker to everyone else, so all could understand.

Helps – Closely related to the gift of mercy is the gift of helps. Those with the gift of helps are those who can aid or render assistance to others in the church with compassion and grace. This has a broad range of possibilities for application. Most importantly, this is the unique ability to identify those who are struggling with doubt, fears, and other spiritual battles; to move toward those in spiritual need with a kind word, an understanding and compassionate demeanor; and to speak scriptural truth that is both convicting and loving.
Recommended Resource: The Wonderful Spirit-Filled Life by Charles Stanley

HEBREW WORD OF THE DAY

Corn...

Well, eat a lot of this in the U.S. in about a week

on July 4th!

SHABBOT SHALOM!