“Who is wise and
understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the
meekness of wisdom. But if you
have bitter envy and self-seeking in
your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom
does not descend from above, but is earthly,
sensual, and demonic. For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure,
then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits,
without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace
by those who make peace.”
(James
3:13-18)
Newsflash:
Everyone is NOT going to heaven. Many people professing to be Christians are
not going to make it. Some people are smart, others are stupid. Still others
are woefully ignorant. This WC is psychological (spiritual) so you can’t defend
yourself against it carnally (physically).
How does a
person recognize if the involved in a church that practices WC? If the
activities, events, preaching and teaching of the ministry are “self seeking” (self-serving), then the
ministry is submissive to WC. You might ask, “What forms do they take?” Here
are several possibilities of how these demons might manifest:
Ø
Subtle
forms: non-invasive, almost unrecognizable phrases, suggestions, etc.
Ø
Spiritual
forms: manipulation of God’s Word (you gotta read, study and meditate on God’s
Word in order to be able to defend yourself);
Ø
The
unseen thing: spiritual wickedness: mean spirited, envious, bitter and
quarrelsome people in leadership working undercover to derail what God is doing
in your life;
Ø
Do
you see the manifestation of “fruit” in your life or in the lives of the people
you fellowship with?
Ø
Does
every function in the ministry point back to one man or one woman? Most
notably, your pastor or bishop?
Ø
Is
there an atmosphere of fear emanating from the pulpit that would discourage any
challenges to unscrupulous behavior by the pastor?
Ø
Is
there correction from the church leadership to anyone (including the pastor)
that steps out of bounds, violates the order of ministry or stands in direct
opposition to God’s Word?
Following instruction from the Holy Spirit will always lead you on the pathway to truth!
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