[Sopater]

I think it's what's the driving force behind the name it and claim it Christianity that's out there.

Yes! I think you're absolutely right. It turns Christianity into a "procedure" to get what you want, and "here's how it works". God/Jesus becomes a magic genie or something that gives you what you want if you just "ask in His name", "say it out loud", "plead the blood", "rebuke Satan", etc...

[metmom]

Yes! I think you're absolutely right. It turns Christianity into a "procedure" to get what you want, and "here's how it works". God/Jesus becomes a magic genie or something that gives you what you want if you just "ask in His name", "say it out loud", "plead the blood", "rebuke Satan", etc...

Stuff I encounter CONSTANTLY!!!!!!!!!!

Especially in light of dealing with something like my food intolerance issues.

I'm being told constantly that it's a *generational curse* or sin in my life, or some such thing and if I just rebuke the enemy, plead the blood, *walk it out*, *eat in faith*, whatever, then viola', I'll be healed. It's mine and I just have to claim it, own it, walk it out, etc. Like God owes me perfect health and lots of prosperity. The problem is, that kind of theology comes in head on clash with reality and the individual suffers, especially with the guilt and condemnation that results.

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They can’t have what He hasn’t promised. And much that He has promised has never been believed or asked for. My people suffer for a lack of knowledge.