My Brothers and Sisters, you can Relax, no-one’s putting any pressure on you here like the FAKE Christian Movement ‘Word of Faith’ (WOF) does, that stems back in this order:
Kenneth Copeland, and his wife Gloria Copeland who humiliated Christian Women years ago for Aging physically and mentally, in no small way (surprisingly she was merciless, she mocked them, I’ve seen the Video) now she is the opposite to what she “believed for” and Kenneth gets increasingly weird by the year, after their Much Bragging through the years. Christians and Atheists alike, Freek Out at the Sight of him (the Evil in his eyes, not just his Age) they’re Both Frail and Demented. Before them was Oral Roberts who Faked raising someone from death (on Stage – what a Phony?) and he raised up a Hospital instead AND Kenneth Hagin, a False Prophet who plagiarized his “beliefs” from the writings of EW Kenyon who gained his “beliefs” from Christian Science – a Cult that denies Reality and does Not please God!
My parents knew a Couple in that years ago. The wife refused treatment (Medical or Natural) and she chose to stay Very Sick to the day of her premature death. Oh but “she was healed!” was she? When Scripture says “by His Stripes we were Healed” it’s speaking of Provision – it’s there to be drawn like water from a well. Scripture refers to Jesus as the “Well of Salvation” and He Lives in You when you experience the New Birth.
So you don”t have to look to a Preacher OR Strive to get your Healing – back there from Calvary (mentally grasp it all) because Jesus who Provided for your Salvation and Forgiveness, Redemption and Healing at Calvary – Our Risen Saviour who Lives in Us, is as Close as the Air we Breathe.
And the Apostle Paul wasn’t denying reality when he advised Timothy “to have a little wine for his stomach and frequent ailments” was he now? If you read 1 Timothy 5:23 it sounds like some kind of Gastritis to me with symptoms like nausea, bloating and heartburn.
Revelations 22:11-15 Says
“Let the one who does wrong still do wrong, and the one who is filthy still be filthy; and let the one who is righteous still practice righteousness, and the one who is holy still keep himself holy.”
“Behold, I am coming quickly, and My Recompense is with Me, to pay each one as his Deeds Deserve (Restitution or Retribution) I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
“Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they will have the right to the Tree of Life, and may enter the city by the Gates. Outside are the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices lying.”
There will not be One Deceiver in Heaven, Not One, He IS Holy!!!
EW Kenyon had no business Hybridizing Christian Beliefs with Christian Science. Kenneth Hagin and Kenneth Copeland had no business Messing with the Body of Christ. They “TAMPERED With GOD’s WORD” and that’s a Definite “No No!” And by “Making Merchandise of God’s People” their Names are Assuredly Not Written in the Book of Life.
Christian Standard Bible
2 Peter 2:3
They will Exploit you in their Greed with Made-Up Stories. Their condemnation, pronounced long ago, is not idle, and their Destruction does not sleep.
“And through Covetousness shall they with feigned words make Merchandise of you: whose Judgment for a long time lingers not, and their Damnation slumbers not.” This warns against False Teachers who treat the congregation like Goods to be Sold for Profit.
It seems to linger, I know. This is in reference to How Swift God’s Judgement will Fall on the Lot of them when Jesus Comes. Hey? We can be doubly Sure of that! Because they will Hear those Familiar Words “I never knew you. Depart from Me, you who practice Lawlessness!” (Matthew 7:21-23) and those Pearly Gates will be Closed to Them!
2 Corinthians 2:17: Paul contrasts his ministry with False Teachers, stating: “For we are not like Many, who Corrupt the Word of God: but in Sincerity, as from God, in the Sight of God we speak in Christ”. The original Greek word for “Corrupt” means to Peddle, Adulterate, or Dilute His Message for Personal Gain.
Paul said to the Galatians who were quick to believe a Different Gospel, that even an Angel from Heaven is not Authorized to do that (Galatians 1:6-9) But different Cults will tell you things like they “Heard from an Angel” OR “This was Delivered by an Angel from Heaven”……..Not likely! More so the “Angel of Light” (Counterfeit) Jesus Himself warned us about (The Enemy can disguise himself as an Angel of Light) right?
I saw a Video on YouTube 2 Yrs ago I am trying to find – cannot think how I bookmarked it. It had a segment of Kenneth and Gloria standing in front of the platform before Oral Roberts, when he so-called
“Set them apart for the Ministry” he told them to come up to him and raise their hands. Then – believe it or not – he made a “declaration” to them with a Huge Big Smile, he said these words “Silver and Gold have I PLENTY, I give to YOU” and on hearing those words, Kenneth and Gloria standing there in embrace together got Very Happy in response and Kenneth called out “MONEY!” with absolute Glee! Have never seen anything like that before but I knew he was definitely FAKE – a False Teacher – Years ago, and his so-called “Ordination” is Undeniable Proof of that!
If you know the Video I am referring to, can you please send the Name or the Link in Comments for me?
I’d much appreciate it:)
None of those Characters mentioned above Heal Anyone in any shape or form, and the Word of Faith Movement (WOF) is Their Invention – Collectively speaking. So this doesn’t sound very Spiritual, does it? Yet So Many Christians have been taken in by it. Sad to say, there’s a whole “Breed of False Preachers and Teachers” who take after them with their “One Man Shows” and “Bible in hand” Twisting all manner of Verses – Leading Many Astray (like Paul says in Scripture)
So many have been Stressed and Injured by it too – Spiritually, Mentally and Emotionally. Because like I said, the “Healing Ministries” in that Movement like Televangelists for instance, have Never healed Anyone. I could elaborate – sufficient to say, when you don’t get Healed, the Blame is placed on You. Their Blame is placed on Your Shoulders – so to speak, OK? So many, many Christians have been damaged that way!
Jesus is not Honored by their Falsity – never mind “Your Faith”……..
Let any “Guilt” they have inflicted on you Go and carry it no more, dear ones.
Is there provision in His Word for Healing? Yes there is.
There are Scriptures for Health and Healing.
And here are some Simple Scriptures for you that are not Hybridized with the WOF/Christian Science type “Belief System”………to give you a different Picture of Healing that can wash away the other influence that is not Healthy for Believers.
These Scriptures can give you a New Healthy View of The Lord’s Nature, and you can decide which ones are Comfortable for You. OK?
SCRIPTURES for GOOD HEALTH and HEALING
(Spiritually, Naturally and Emotionally)
Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be Healed; Save me, and I shall be Saved, for You are my Praise.
Beloved, I pray that all may go Well with you and that you may be in Good Health,
as it goes well with your soul.
A Joyful Heart is Good Medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear The Lord, and turn away from evil.
It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.
And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.”
Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way,
as it holds Promise for the Present Life and also for the Life to Come.
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a Good Word makes him Glad.
It will be Healing to your flesh and Refreshment to your bones.
A Tranquil Heart gives Life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones wear away.
Do not be Conformed to this world, but be Transformed by the Renewal of your mind,
that by testing you may Discern what is the Will of God, what is Good and Acceptable and Perfect.
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a Desire Fulfilled is a Tree of Life.
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the Strength of my Heart and my portion forever.
But they who wait for The Lord shall Renew their Strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become My Salvation.
The Lord is my Strength and my Shield; in Him my heart Trusts, and I am Helped;
my heart Exults, and with my Song I give Thanks to him.
And we know that for those who Love God all things work Together for Good,
for those who are Called according to His purpose.
Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again Praise Him, my Salvation and my God.
Proverbs 15:30
The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.
Do not be Anxious about Anything, but in Everything By Prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the Peace of God, which surpasses all Understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him,
so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Psalm 37:5
New Living Translation
Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will Help you.
Contemporary English Version
Let The Lord lead you and trust him to help.
English Revised Version
Commit Your Way unto The Lord; Trust also in Him,
and He shall bring it to pass.
1 Thessalonians 5:24
Weymouth New Testament
Faithful is He who Calls you, and He will also perfect His work.
International Standard Version
The one who calls you is Faithful, and He will continue to be Faithful.
Contemporary English Version
The one who chose you can be Trusted, and He will do this.
Proverbs 12:25
New Living Translation
Worry weighs a person down; an Encouraging Word Cheers a person up.
Contemporary English Version
Worry is a heavy burden, but a Kind Word always brings Cheer.
GOD’S WORD® Translation
A person’s anxiety will weigh him down, but an encouraging word makes him
joyful.
Good News Translation
Worry can rob you of Happiness, but Kind Words will Cheer you up.
International Standard Version
A person’s anxiety weighs down his heart, but an Appropriate Word is Encouraging.
NET Bible
Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down, but an Encouraging Word Brings him Joy.
1 Peter 5:7
Cast All your anxiety on Him, because He Cares for you.
New Living Translation
Give all your worries and cares to God, for He Cares about You.
Lay up His Words in your Heart – never mind Man’s.
Truly, those Jerks are Strangers to His Holiness.
What “Wretches” they will be shown to be when JESUS Shows Up!
You should SEE Them that way NOW.
“Be Acquainted with The Lord and Be at Peace and His Goodness shall Come to You” This is a daily Consistent Walk with Jesus.
“GOD BLESS!”