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To: pageonetoo
Though many spoke in "tongues", I often had the impression that some were seeking to show their religiosity.

I've often wondered if a majority of these charismatic churches have members who are 'faking' tongues or prophesy. I think it is a path ripe for deception and self-deception of all kinds.
274 posted on 11/25/2005 11:17:10 AM PST by George W. Bush
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To: George W. Bush
I've often wondered if a majority of these charismatic churches have members who are 'faking' tongues or prophesy.

Me, too. But, I have never questioned the person acting in that way. I take the position that God can sort it out better, than I. I refuse to place any limits on the Spirit of God.

As a student of Scripture, I can say that I learn new things daily. In the case of tongues and prophecies, they are nothing new. They have continued, unabated, since the early church was started. There was confusion about the gifts, and Paul wrote to the Corinthians to try and explain the purpose of God's gifts.

The "charismatic" movement has languished, at times in history, but it took off again back in the early 1900's. If you want to read something fabulous, try "Ever increasing faith", by Smith Wigglesworth (actual name). You can read it online.

I took a weekend trip with some friends, to a church in Kentucky. I witnesed the people handling snakes. I thought they were fools, but to them, it is an honest test of their faith.

I cannot place limits on God's people. I can only listen, as God speaks to me...

Chapter 1

Have Faith in God

"For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them" (Mark 11:23, 24)

These are days when we need to have our faith strengthened, when we need to know God. God has designed that the just shall live by faith. Any man can be changed by faith, no matter how he may be fettered. I know that God's word is sufficient. One word from Him can change a nation. His word is from everlasting to everlasting. It is through the entrance of this everlasting Word, this incorruptible seed, that we are born again, and come into this wonderful salvation. Man cannot live by bread alone, but must live by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. This is the food of faith. "Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God."

Everywhere men are trying to discredit the Bible and take from it all the miraculous. One preacher says, "Well, you know, Jesus arranged beforehand to have that colt tied where it was, and for the men to say just what they did." I tell you God can arrange everything without going near. He can plan for you, and when He plans for you, all is peace. All things are possible if you will believe...

282 posted on 11/25/2005 11:39:53 AM PST by pageonetoo (You'll spot their posts soon enough!)
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