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WAYS WE ARE DECEIVED WITHOUT KNOWING IT!
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FREE MASONARY
FORTUNE TELLING
MIND READING
PALM READING
CARD READING (TAROT CARDS)
HOROSCOPES
ASTROLOGY
STAR CHARTS
OUJI BOARDS
ANYONE CLAIMING TO BE CLAIRAUDIENT OR CLAIRVOYANT
PSYCIC
PSYCIC PORTRAITS
BLACK AND WHITE MAJIC
WITCHCRAFT
VOODOO
TEALEAF READINGS
CRYSTAL GAZING
ANYTHING TO DO WITH CASTING OF SPELLS OR MIXING OF POTIONS
SORCERY
OR ANYTHING THAT INVOLVES TRICKERY OR ILLUSION
ANY FORM OF MEDITATION THAT IS SUPPOSE TO PUT YOU INTO CONTACT WITH FIMILAR SPIRITS, SEAUNCES, THAT INVOLVE COMMUNICATION WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE DIED OR PASSED ON.
REFERENCES:
NKJV I Samual 15:23 (witchcraft) For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, And stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord. He also has rejected you from being king."
NKJV Jeremiah 27:9-10 (sorcery) 'Therefore do not listen to your prophets, your diviners, your dreamers, your soothsayers, or your sorcerers, who speak to you saying, "You shall not serve the king of Babylon." (10) 'For they prophesy a lie to you, to remove you far from your land; and I will drive you out, and you will perish.
NKJV I Timothy 4:1-2 (deceiving spirits) Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, (2)speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron,
NKJV Rev. 16:14 (many from the above list) For they are spirits of demons, performing signs, which go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almight.
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Subject- Harry Potter! What is it all about? Well in short, Make no misteake This is Evil and not of God, in anyway.
In the series we learn that Harry's mother was a witch, and his father a warlock, which is a male wizard, and Harry is following in their foot steps. What is God's view of such people?
Ex 22:18
18 Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. (KJV)
Lev 20:27
27 A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood shall be upon them. (KJV)
God doesn't look very kindly on witches or wizards. He says that they should die. If God has such a view shouldn't we view these the same? Should we take enjoyment in those who are witches or wizards? I think not.
You may have heard that the series will help build good character in your child because Harry and his friends show forth good fruit. If you read the series you'll find that there is plenty of bad character as well.
In the series many of the characters (including Harry and his friends) break the rules of the school and get away with it. When they disobey the penalty is expellsion for the school, yet when they are caught they are not punished, but just the opposite, they are praised by their teachers. Once Harry and his friends were punished, but with detention and not expellsion as the rules stated. What do you think this teaches? That you can break the rules and not pay the consequences for breaking them. Children are to obey their parents (Col 3:20) and even their teachers. They are to go by the rules. Then add to that the lying, foul language and stealing that takes place by Harry and others and ask yourself if these books are really good character builders.
Eph 4:25-29
25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
27 Neither give place to the devil.
28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. (KJV)
What about sorcery (magic, witchcraft)? The Harry Potter series is filled with sorcery, not surprising, seeing that it is a story about a wizard-in-training. God does not like sorcery, infact those that practice sorcery will not go to heaven, but their destination is the lake of fire that burneth forever.
Mal 3:5
5 And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts. (KJV)
Rev 21:8
8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. (KJV)
So what should a Christian do with Harry Potter? I suggest that you do what those in Ephesus did when they received Jesus into their life.
Acts 19:19
19 Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver. (KJV)
My fellow believers, on September 11th 2001 President Bush said "This was an act of evil." Americans pulled together to show support for our troops. We as Christians know that evil can not be defeated with weapons of war. Our weapon needs to be JESUS CHRIST. Let's take a moment and think about this; For me, this was a calling to look at was unfolding before me.
I ask, "Where Are The Christians?" Allow me to explain, I ask this question because it is up to us as true believers to join in this fight against evil. For the Born Again, the Spiritfilled and Full Gospel believing Christians, this is an old war. However, we need to put on the Armor of God and to set aside our differences of religion. Some say they are Pentacostal, some Baptist, some even nondenomanational but, I say this, we are all serving the same God and Savior who is JESUS CHRIST.
Let us take a stand against this type of evil. We know the devil is the aurthor of all evil and, he must flee from us in the name of JESUS CHRIST. It is up to us as believers, as Christians, and as Americans to do our part. Join with me in your prayers. Let all the Christians unite together as we are the only army that can fight evil. With God as our leader, we truly have the most powerful force known to man. I say to you my brothers and sisters in Christ, let's use it!
My fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, The end is near,as the final hour approaches it is time for us to come together as soldiers of God. We must prepare ourselves for battle, in a war not fought with guns & bombs, but with the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 6:10-18 "Finally,be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers,against the authorities,against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then,with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of rightiousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints."
SMITH WIGGLESWORTH GOD'S MAN FOR HIS HOUR
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BEGINNINGS OF HEALING MINISTRY
Smith Wigglesworth had a plumbing business in Bradford, England. Every Tuesday he would take people to Leeds to a group who practiced divine healing because they could not persuade Smith that the people could be healed in Bradford. Smith's wife Polly was healed in Leeds.
One day the leaders decided to go to the Keswick Convention and leave Smith in charge of the meetings at Bradford. Reluctantly Smith agreed. He hoped to persuade another to preach but each person he asked insisted that he must do it himself.
In that meeting, as Smith preached, he could not remember what he said but fifteen came out for healing. The first man was instantly healed after prayer. No one was more surprised than Smith himself. This encouraged the others to believe God and they were all healed. Smith said that it was not his faith but God helping in his hour of need. As a result, healing meetings were started in Bradford.
The work grew and they moved to other premises in Bowland Street. The text at the front read, "I am the Lord that healeth thee" and was an inspiration to many. A brother with a healing ministry came and was invited home for tea. Polly asked, "What would you think of a man who preaches divine healing, yet he himself uses medical means every day?" "I should say that man did not fully trust the Lord" was the answer. After the meal Smith told that he had suffered from hemorrhoids since childhood and used salts every day. They agreed to trust God for healing and, from that time forward, his system functioned naturally without any means whatsoever.
THEIR PROMISE
After this, Smith and his wife, Polly made a pledge to God, "From henceforth no medicine, no doctors, no drugs of any kind shall come into our house." Not long afterwards, Smith was gripped by a violent pain and was brought home. He and Polly prayed all night but, as he was worse, he thought it was his "home call." Smith reminded her of their agreement that, if one received a "home call," the other would send for the doctor to avoid the embarrassment of an inquest and the condemnation of outsiders.
The doctor diagnosed Smith with appendicitis in an advanced state. The only hope would be an immediate operation but his body was probably too weak. The doctor left, promising to return later. An elderly lady and a young man came and prayed. The young man laid his hands on Smith and cried, "Come out, devil, in the name of Jesus." Smith testified, "To my surprise the devil came out and I felt as well as I had ever been." He went downstairs and told his surprised wife, "I am healed." Answering a lady who left an urgent message in need for a plumber Smith went to help her.
While he was out the doctor returned and pronounced, "They will bring him back a corpse!" That "corpse" preached the gospel in many parts of the world for another 40 years. He was instrumental in bringing thousands of people to salvation, baptism in the Spirit and healing in God. About twenty people were raised from the dead during Smith's ministry. He believed great trials lead to a deeper experience with God. "Only melted gold is minted" was one of his sayings.
HIS EARLY LIFE
Smith was born in 1859 and at the age of seven he was working twelve hours a day with his father to supplement the family finances. As a result he had little education. He was born again at eight and immediately sought to win others to Jesus Christ. His mother was his first convert.
Smith was called by God to, "Come out." First from the Methodist, then the Anglican, Brethren, Salvation Army and so on. He ministered in Elim and Assemblies of God but he remained independent of any denomination.
His wife Polly was a great help, teaching him to read and write. Smith slipped back when his business prospered and God used her to restore him. He had a violent temper but God gave him victory.
In 1907, when he was 48, he was baptized in the Holy Spirit and spoke in other tongues. His wife was a good preacher and she had tried without much success to help Smith. She, and many others, were surprised at his fluency after the baptism in the Spirit.
HIS PREACHING
Smith read little other than the Bible. He waited for the Spirit to direct him to a particular passage for his ministry. He often gave a short message in tongues which he immediately interpreted.
Frequently he would quote a chorus.
"Only believe" was one of his favorites. Another, which was his testimony, was, "I know the Lord laid His hand on me. Filled! A flowing, quickening, moving flame of God."
Some examples of God's healing power would be related. He believed his sermons should make his hearers either glad or mad! He would say, "If you do not progress every day, you are backsliding."
When he was preaching in Norway, the town hall was full and thousands were outside. He had prayed for something different to happen. God said to him, "If you will ask Me, I will give you every soul." Smith knew it was God but was slow to accept. He did ask and the Spirit swept over the place. He had never seen anything like it. Many cried for mercy and he was convinced that God gave him every soul.
FAITH WHEN WE DO NOT UNDERSTAND
Although Smith believed all sickness was from the devil and everyone could be healed, there were some difficulties. The untimely death of his wife in 1913 was a real blow. He commanded death to give her up. She said, "Smith - the Lord wants me." "If the Lord wants you, I will not hold you" was his response but he greatly missed her.
His daughter, Alice Salter frequently traveled with him after Polly's death. Alice was deaf and was never healed. His youngest son, George, went to be with the Lord in 1915.
Early in the 1930's an X-ray revealed Smith was suffering from kidney stones. An immediate operation was necessary to avoid a painful illness and eventual death. "Doctor, the God who made this body is the one who can cure it. No knife shall ever cut it as long as I live" was his response. He endured six years of pain before he was delivered. Later he suffered from sciatica which made walking painful and often, he was more sick than the people he prayed for! At seventy eight he ruptured badly and in 1944 he suffered a slight stroke. He was quickened in 1945 and was able to chair the Easter convention at Preston.
HIS PROPHECY
Early one morning in 1937 in South Africa, Smith marched into the office of the secretary of the Apostolic Faith mission. He prophesied what we now know as the Charismatic Revival. This man of 31 would play a major part in it if he remained humble and faithful. At that time, there was considerable antagonism between the established denominations and Pentecostals although there were some refreshing exceptions. That man was David du Plessis. Smith also told him, "The day I pass away, then you can begin to think about it." In 1947 du Plessis went to the World Pentecostal Conference in Zurich. From that point on, his ministry and influence developed.
Smith died on 12 March 1947 at the funeral of Wilf Richardson. His ministry is summed up in his own words, "There are four principles we need to maintain: First, read the Word of God. Second, consume the Word of God until it consumes you. Third believe the Word of God. Fourth, act on the Word." As George Stormont put it, "He lived so that people would only see Jesus."
Acts 4:13 is true of Smith, "When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus" (NIV). A week earlier, he prophesied a second move of the Spirit. This would bring a revival of emphasis on the Word of God. He added that, when these two moves of the Spirit combine we shall see the greatest move the Church of Jesus Christ has ever seen.
End time prophecy !
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