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The Babble of the Psychos

“Beware lest any man spoil (ruin, deceive) you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:” Colossians 2:8-10 

“If I were the Devil … I would substitute psychology for religion.” Paul Harvey, If I Were the Devil

You don’t need some stupid program. Psychobabble band aid. $cam. You need the Savior and you connect with Him when you truly repent, and put your whole life and faith in Christ.

Typical words of a counterfeit concerning drugging someone for a spiritual issue or adhering to psychobabble or psychiatry….

God-fearing people NEVER go to psychology, to a therapist, or a drug. No, they go to Jesus! They go to God’s Counsel – His written Word! (Psalms 119) Repent!

Forget all the ADHD psychobabble foolishness. People guilty of sins and/or crimes made choices (James 1:13-15). They are fully responsible, accountable, and guilty! Stop trying to psychologize sin! Repent now.

ANY time you hear terminology like “inner child,” you know you’re dealing with psychobabble! Colossians 2:8-10 Rebuke. Run!

Jesus never once prescribed a drug, and especially not for someone’s mental state or mood. The Son of God never sent anyone to a mere human counselor because He is the only “Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6-7) Some people are so doped up with their trust in this world, intoxicated with the damning sin of unbelief, that they trust human doctors over the Almighty who created the human spirit, soul, and body! SMH (Luke 4:18; 2 Timothy 1:7; Psalms 147:3) Not only will the false pastors who send people to counselors never preach repentance, neither will those vile human counselors – because Satan’s fake news “bibles” they use have removed the essential divine command to repent! (Luke 13:3). Repentance is the only way God will forgive and refresh anyone! (Acts 3:19)

Message Received:

“Oh brother but you just don’t understand…  I have mental problems” or “my son/daughter has issues that require drugs for their mental state.”

Response:

Nonsense!

It’s YOU who doesn’t know nor understand the LORD – who is the Healer of all who come to Him! He demonstrated such then died to procure such blessing to those who will come to Him in true repentance and faith.

“He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.” Psalms 107:20  

Below is the feedback from others to articles we have published on the topic of psychology and the Bible – and our response. True disciples of Jesus never walk in the counsel of the ungodly – the psychobabble devils of this apostate age.

The WORD, the Holy Spirit, and the body of Christ is how GOD makes His people whole! The ungodly counterfeit runs to the world, seeking the bankruptcy of the fallen face! Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly.” (Psalms 1:1) If you run to the world instead of the LORD, you are not blessed but rather are continuing to bring curses upon your life and family! Repent now!

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 
Psa 1:2  But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 
Psa 1:3  And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 
Psa 1:4  The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. 
Psa 1:5  Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. 
Psa 1:6  For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.” Psalms 1

You claim to know Christ and yet take drugs for your mood? REPENT NOW! (2 Timothy 1:7)

God’s medicine is God’s Word! Truly repent and get into it.   

If you have more confidence in human doctors of any kind and/or the drugs or methods they prescribe, you are a lost soul who does not have saving faith. The Bible says you have “an evil heart of unbelief.” (Hebrews 3:12-15)

“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20:3

Friend, are you ready to truly repent for your idolatry of looking to man instead of the LORD? Are you ready to put your trust in the only One who can heal and make you whole?

Prayer: Holy Father in Heaven, I come to You in the name of Jesus Christ, admitting to You my gross sin of spiritual adultery and soul damning idolatry. Through Jesus Christ alone, I ask You to here and now forgive my sins and to rescue me through the blood of the LAMB Jesus Christ whom I now name and confess as the truly LORD and Master of my life. LORD Jesus, I here and now lay my life in Your holy hands. I ask You now to cure and make me whole LORD Jesus as only You can do. From this moment forward I will follow and obey You via the counsel of Thy written Word. I love You Jesus. Please fill me with Your Holy Ghost and use me LORD. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Is there such a thing as “Christian” Psychology?

The Bible says “If ANY man lack wisdom, LET HIM ASK OF GOD (not a mere man – psychologist).” (James 1:5) I hope i never need a psychologist either friend, because if i do it is only because i have ceased to trust the ALL-Mighty. Psychology is for those who do not truly and in a real way walk with and trust in and have faith in the Almighty (Heb. 11). No, rather they hide their unbelief behind the thin veil of a pseudo Christianity which will not be asbestos proof on Judgment Day. The LORD says they have a “evil heart of unbelief.” (Heb. 3:12-15) Who are we ALL going to stand before in Judgment – the LORD Almighty or some mere man, a supposed “expert” who is subverting His clear truth with godless philosophy? Did He not tell us that those who add to His Word OR take away from it are doomed to the plagues (including the lake of fire) in Revelation? (Rev. 22:18-19) Those who go to Egypt (the world) for help instead of the LORD they claim to trust are under His judgment and “accursed.” (Isa, 30:1; Jer. 17:5, Gal. 1:6-10, etc.). They do not genuinely honor God and what He plainly stated. If they did they would live out a life of trust in HIM not mere men. They would get on their face and fast and seek Him diligently until He broke all the yokes as He promised (Isa. 58). Some simply do not want to repent. They want someone to tell them it is not their fault and because of something that happened in their childhood they are they way they are today. They reason away the very Word of God just like the hell-bound Pharisees did. The Son of God said “This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. For laying aside the commandment of God… Full well ye REJECT the commandment (Word) of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.” (Mk. 7:6-9) Psychology has become the comfortable tradition many trust in (as can be seen by the reaction to this article). It has become the norm or crutch they lean on that never calls them to repentance from which is the root cause of all their problems. These people defy the Almighty by having other gods before them (Exodus 20:3-4). God says He is a Jealous God and His name is Jealous and that He will visit this iniquity with His Judgment (Exod. 20:3-5; 34:14). The LORD says that these people worship at the altar of a false god: “For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God: Lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, and they go a whoring after their gods, and do sacrifice unto their gods, and one call thee, and thou eat of his sacrifice.” (Exod. 34:14-15) Psychology is an industry which has to perpetuate itself through long drawn out sessions which never get at the root of man’s problems and yet create a financial income for those leading the circus (blind leading those who choose to reject truth and are willingly blind (Matt. 15:14). Ultimately, if there is not repentance, both will fall into the ditch of eternal damnation for not truly loving God and doing what He told us in His precious Word (2 Thess. 2:9-12). Psycho-Heresy is for those who have only a mere form or formula (outward show only) of godliness and yet DENY Christ and the power of true and total surrender to His Majesty (2 Tim. 3:1-7). They are ashamed of Jesus and His Word and He said He is going to be ashamed of and reject them on Judgment Day (Mk. 8:34-38). Jesus is coming – Are you ready? Do you truly know Him? Matt. 7:21-23 Friend you do not need a man to help you – you need Jesus beloved…He says “Come unto Me” and “Repent.” (Matt. 1:28-30; Lk. 13:3,5)

“EVERY WORD OF GOD IS PURE (not to be mixed): he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a LIAR.” Proverbs 30:5-6

Psycho Interaction / Feedback

“Many times antidepressants only worsen the problems and satan knows that. The mind is the devil’s playground. . . Don’t give him a ride! Call on Jesus, for” He who is in you is greater than he (satan) who is in the world.” Glory to God and Him only!” Ron H.

“I just finished reading an article on your website about psychology, and it’s so true! I tried to kill myself (guilt over sins) about 4 years ago, and was put in the pavilion. Afterwards, I loved the attention I got from everyone. I was ordered to go to counseling twice a week, and I looked forward to those meetings. Why? I got to talk about myself. I also used that as an excuse as to why I did stupid things in those few months. After being born again, I realized that I needed to take responsibility for my actions and not blame anyone or some “mental illness.” The doctor still tries to put me on antidepressants. I won’t take them. I don’t need them. I have Jesus.” Misty N.

“I have sent educational psychologists packing after listening to their absurd assessments of pupils – which were nothing more than fabricated conclusions formulated to fit their criteria !” Kristin S.

“I have seen psychologist not even to be able to handle their own lives and children. When my daughter was young, I walked out on the only one I went to and told him “don’t bother to send me a bill”! In ten minutes I could tell he was in a bigger mess than I was! God is our counselor!!!!” Darlene T.

Respondent:

“I find no mention (in the Bible) of Christian Psychologists either. Nor Christian doctors, dentists, stock brokers, loan officers, nurses, taxi drivers, pilots, or police officers, judges or jurors. I think we should abandon all of these posts too as being unbiblical and thus not acceptable. Come to think of it, the internet isn’t either. Perhaps you should get off of that too. (Pardon the sarcasm.)”

Todd’s Reply:

True, yet doctors of the body (like Luke), dentists, technology professionals, financial experts, etc., don’t pretentiously claim to be dealing with the things that only the LORD can deal with – sin and the very hearts of men. Sin is man’s core problem and only God Himself can solve that problem through the blood of the cross of Jesus Christ (Gen. 6:5; Jer. 17:9; Col. 1:20). Psychology and its proponents and ring leaders claim to be able to help men using various methods. It’s a deception – only the LORD Himself can heal the hearts of men and bring them to a state of wholeness. Sin is man’s problem and only the sacrificial blood of Jesus Christ can heal him through repentance and complete faith in Him (Isa. 64:6; Rom. 3:23-26). Man’s root dilemma is sin and he has NO hope outside of the LORD who made Him. Man’s spiritual state is his MOST important and eternal issue. Teeth, technology, physical bodies, and finances are temporal issues and the soul eternal. Hell awaits those not healed in their hearts through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Psychology pretends to be able to diagnose and bring solution to man’s problems apart from His Maker, yet can only bring a superficial semblance of help – Speaking of false leadership, the Holy Spirit through Jeremiah said “They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.” (Jer. 6:14) See: Sin: Man’s Core Problem

Respondent:

“I believe this is an excellent article of truth. If you ever try to get counseling at a time when you just need someone to talk to about the terrible mess your in, don’t go to a psychologist. If you want to take responsibility for your own sins and faults, don’t go to a psychologist. If you just want someone to lead you in the right direction, don’t go to a psychologist. They will “love” you into hell and tell you that all your problems are someone else’s fault. They will “self affirm” you to death, literally. And some will convince you that you need drugs to “get your mind straight”. Rather, when you need advice and direction, seek it in God’s Word only being very cautious whom you choose to guide you along the way. I speak from my own experience as well as those of people I know. Please, save yourself from confusion, go to the Lord.”

Todd’s Response:

Praise God for the true fear of God and the honor of His Precious Word in your heart brother! Ps 119 -todd

Responder:

“So you think there is no such thing as a Christian psychologist because it isn’t mentioned in the Bible? I guess that would mean that one couldn’t be a Christian auto mechanic, or a Christian airplane pilot either since they are not specifically mentioned. Since my degree is in marriage and family therapy, and I am a pastor, I may have a bias, but I see your reasoning as seriously flawed, and your perspective on the field of psychology simplistic and uniformed. Is psychology a replacement for faith in Jesus Christ and confidence in Scripture? No! But can God use a faithful servant who has an understanding of the mental intricacies of the mind’s workings? Yes – He can and does.”

Todd’s Response:

You stated that I “managed to insult the intelligence of your readers” then you turn around and do the same thing to me by stating “Your ignorance is pathetic.” By the way I am in no way moved or insulted by this your words – I just thought you might examine your own heart (Matt. 7:1-6). Sounds like a nerve was hit 😉 Also, have an ale on me brother! Toast to the wonders this “valuable and well established profession” of psychology – but only if you can personally produce the fruit of this industry and demonstrate clearly that it is higher authority than the very words of the God who made man in His holy image (Prov. 21:30). Got any real evidence that psychology has ever truly gotten to the root of man’s problem – which is sin? If so please show us all – and by even attempting to do so you will have shaken your fist in the face of the LORD Almighty and told Him that Christ’s sacrifice on the cross (precious blood) and resurrection (redemptive mission) were unnecessary and so is His eternal Word which spoke the worlds into existence and uphold them are irrelevant (Jn. 1:1-4; Col. 1:15-17; Heb. 1:1-3). It’s time to repent of defending this subversive antichrist industry that claims to have the answers to man’s spiritual and mental dilemmas outside of the divine prescription given in the Holy Word of the living God – given to us for doctrine, correction, reproof and instruction in righteousness (2 Tim. 3:15-17). This is defiance in its highest form. It’s of the world and originates from the “god of this world (satan).” (2 Cor. 4:4) “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” (1 Jn. 2:15) Isn’t it time for us to get a spiritual spine and begin to enact the mandate of the LORD by “earnestly contend(ing) for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints?” (Jude 3-4) – todd

Response:

“All, I can say is that if the foundation is faulty, a person’s subsequent thinking on a matter will be faulty. Our foundation is Christ. We are complete in Him. If we think we are complete in anything else, we will seek our completion somewhere else, but it will fall short. Everything that I need is in Him. He is the Word made flesh that dwelt among us. Psalms 1 tells us, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly…. but his delight is in the law of the Lord and in that Law he meditates day and night… and he will be like a tree planted beside rivers of water… and in all that he does he prospers.” Pro. 4:22, “My Son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. FOR THEY ARE LIFE UNTO THOSE THAT FIND THEM, AND HEALTH TO ALL THEIR FLESH.” It is the word of God that heals me and gives rest to my soul. If Jesus, the Word, is my foundation, my spirit, soul, and body will find rest and peace. Whoever can feed me the Word, is the one who can help me find healing and peace for my soul. Psychology and the reasonings of men can not heal me or give me life, but the Word of God can.” Karen, VA

Todd Response:

Amen Karen!!

Response:

“I posed this question in a somewhat longer form in the first post here, but I thought I’d make it a bit clearer. As I read through the Bible, I see COUNTLESS times where He has used other people to do His will. God does work through us. From Noah to Moses to Ruth to David to Jesus (although Jesus is God, He was doing His Father’s will), to the apostles, to all points in between, God uses His creation to help mankind, especially in the area of consolation, comfort, and mercy. Why is it so preposterous to think that God cannot use psychologists to help people? Obviously, there are wolves out there in sheep’s clothing, but there are also sheep out there trying to do His will. I would welcome any counter-arguments from anyone here, as well as Mr. Tomasella. I see nothing “non-Biblical worldview” about my statement, or non-Biblical at all. Thanks so much!”

Todd Response:

Thanks for responding, you seem honest and truly interested to know the truth. First off the LORD is not confused (1 Cor. 14:33). Jesus gave His Church apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers for the maturing of His saints (Eph. 4:11-13). His plan for New Testament believers has not changed. Psychology and psychologists of today appear no where in Scripture. Did the Almighty, all-knowing, infinite Creator somehow forget to tell us something we needed to know? Such a question should be comical to even pose. Psychology has no root in God. It is a godless philosophy which Paul warned us about – did you not read Colossians 2:8-10? The Word and Holy Spirit are how God moves. The simple fact that psychology is not found in God’s Word and contradicts the Word of God makes it false. Get in the Word friend – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God” so you can be “throughly furnished unto every good work” and won’t be “ashamed.” (2 Tim. 2:15; 3:16-17).

Response:

“It’s a shame Todd doesn’t give his readers more than a shadow of an idea of what he means by “psychology.” Much confusion could have been eliminated by simply defining his terms. The only clue we’re given about what “Psychology” is comes late in the article where he finally mentions Jung and Freud. Jung and Freud??? THAT is the “psychology” we’re supposed to be worried about? Well of course! But hardly any psychologist these days (secular or otherwise) takes either Jung or Freud to be remotely authoritative! It might be a bit like warning us that there cannot be such a thing as a “Christian Medical Doctor” because people like Dr. Kevorkian exist. Most (even secular) psychologists would agree that the theories of Jung and Freud are woefully inadequate theories of the human mind. So you attack a straw person. Todd, you would do well to inform yourself about your subject matter before making grand proclamations about it. Alternatively, you would do well to alert your readers to the fact that you’re singling out a TINY AND IRRELEVANT CORNER of the world of psychology for reproof. To attack (unqualified) “Psychology” reveals either profound ignorance or profound dishonesty. You have harmed your readership by inaccurately censuring a source of God’s healing. (Side note: CWN – how did this article make it past your notice? What’s next, “There is nothing Christian about medicine?”)

Todd’s Response:

If psychology is a “source of God’s healing” as you erroneously surmise (with no substance), please demonstrate such to this readership purely through Holy Scripture. To the contrary “ALL things that pertain unto life and godliness” are “given by inspiration of God” in the WORD (2 Pet. 1:2-4; 2:16-21; 2 Tim. 3:16-17, Ps 119, etc.). According to the Son of God, those who refuse the “Scriptures” and the “power of God” err (Matt. 22:29). Are you born again? The medical community does not erroneously claim to have the answer to man’s spiritual problems which is what psychology falsely claims. Therefore we should rightly divide such and realize that psychologists seek to usurp the place of the LORD and the Word He gave us to heal, teach and correct us – that’s why JESUS came (Ps. 107:20; Lk. 4:18; Jn. 8:31-32, 36). If spiritual freedom comes any other way then Jesus came in vain (Gal. 2:21). It was no one else other than the “Great Shepherd of the sheep” who had all gone astray (all of us), very Son of God, who came from Heaven to shed His perfect divine blood. He came to become sin for us even though He never knew sin (2 Cor. 5:21). who can make men free from sin and satan – “he (Jesus Christ) hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.” (Isa. 53:12) If “any man” speaks contrary to the Scriptures while ignoring/demoting Christ and claiming to have the answer for man’s spiritual or emotional problems (rooted in sin which only Christ can forgive) – he has “no light in him” and is “accursed” (Isa. 8:20; Gal. 1:6-10; 1 Pet. 4:11; Rev. 22:18-19). Those who trust in such a “professional” are also cursed instead of being blessed – “Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.” (Jer. 17:5) It is an utter shame that so many people are grossly biblically illiterate and hardened in heart that they actually defend this foolishness.

Response:

“Unfortunately this is another in the long list of articles about psychology from from the point of view of ignorance. It is more sad than anything else. Most branches of psychology have a piece of biblical truth but either overblow that particular approach as with BF Skinner and behaviorism. Are we complete blank slates as behaviorists believe? No. Do we learn, mimic and can we learn to fix what God tells us is wrong through His spirit and practicing what is good and acceptable? Yes. Many Christian psychologists are not very Christian in their approach and that can be seen by all. Many use Scripture as the basis for recognizing sinful patterns in the person’s life and help by using sound biblical principles and commands. That does not mean that Jay Adams has it all correct either. Many times we do not or cannot find the ‘specific sin’ that caused or causes the problem with a person’s thinking and that person needs God’s help and encouragement from someone to walk with them. Grace and Peace, Jim”

Todd’s Response:

Why is this biblical view “ignorant” as you surmise? Is it because you are wiser than the Almighty? Is it because your faith is not pure – from the Word only – and you still trust in mere sinful men who parade themselves as doctors or “experts”? Those who do not believe and embrace and do God’s Word are said to be unbelievers and willingly “ignorant.” (2 Pet. 3; Hebrews) Whose report will YOU believe? (Isa. 53:1) Who made man in His own image? Is the LORD’s hand now somehow shortened that He can no longer reach down and save, heal, bless and deliver and transform spirit, soul and body (which He alone made)? See Isa. 59:1-2.

WOW

“Hi Todd, When speaking about this issue, I often hear people quote the scriptures about loving thy neighbor as thyself, which appears in the bible at least eight times. This is the argument about self love that I’ve experienced. Obviously if one is to be honest, it doesn’t line up with the whole counsel of God and other scripture that speaks about picking up one’s cross and following the Lord and not living in the flesh. Then you have the argument that God’s word has conflicts. For years the one question that I had was what does it truly mean to be born again? I needed to have that question answered and I was not given real truth from my leaders – the whole understanding of conversion and the knowing the depravity of our sinful nature. One scripture that also helps me here when speaking to these people is what John the Baptist said about Jesus – He must increase and I must decrease. This simply does not add up with loving one’s self. I would welcome any further comments you may have on this subject when others bring up loving thy neighbor as thyself.” Laurie

Todd’s Response:

Thanks for opening up this topic more Laurie. It is vital for us to divide between truth and falsehood in this important subject (2 Tim. 2:15; 3:16; 1 Jn. 4:1-3). You are tracking correctly through the Word of God in my estimation. I love the verse you shared about the declaration of John the Baptist – “He (not me!) MUST increase but I MUST decrease (lay it all down).” (Jn. 3:30) I have yet to find one command or in all of Holy Scripture instructing us “learn to love ourselves.” In fact, this is man’s greatest sin problem. Adam chose to love self above God, therefore the curse of sin and separation followed (Rom. 5:12). When God apprehends one and brings him into His kingdom, what does He then instruct that believer to do? – to be conformed to Christ’s death, to be selfless, deny self, lay down the life, be crucified with Jesus, experience the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable to his death (Jn. 15:13; Rom. 8:29; Rom. 3:10; 1 Pet. 2:21; 4:1)

Any person teaching men to love themselves is teaching such without divine authority and even worse, against divine authority. This doctrine of self-love is contrary to God’s revealed Word and should be confronted and rebuked sharply – “rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith.” (Tit. 1:13) Many in leadership today have forsaken God’s Word and turned aside to heretical fables and doctrines of devils, having no divine substantiation for what they are teaching. Check out what the apostle Paul told Timothy, his understudy:

“Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do. Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.” 1 Timothy 1:4-7

Origin of Self-Love

This confusion is the result of our leaders not diligently seeking the LORD, studying, and “rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Tim. 2:15) Wasn’t Lucifer the first self-love proponent we have on record? Read Isaiah 14:12-15. What did self-love get him? Jesus told us: “I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.” (Lk. 10:18) Lucifer became Satan and was ejected from Heaven for self-love! In the same way, we will be ejected from God’s holy presence if we lift up ourselves out of pride and self-love. There are so many Scriptures that refute self-love that I don’t know where to begin. Here’s but one – “God resisteth (sets Himself against) the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.” (James 4:6)

Pride is sinful rebellion and cannot remain in the presence of the one, true, holy God. So, go figure that so-called “Christian” leaders today are pyschologizing the faith of the Gospel by teaching men to love themselves. Beware saints! Like Paul the apostle of Jesus, set yourself for the “defence of the gospel” and “earnestly contend for the faith once delivered to the saints.” (Phil. 1:17; Jude 3-4)

If you know any person who believes and/or teaches self-love, as them this in love: Would you mind showing me where we are instructed to love ourselves?

Most will answer with this as they have been taught: “Jesus said to love thy neighbor as thyself, so we have to learn to love ourselves so that we will be able to love our neighbor.” Is this what Jesus meant? Not quite. There are links to information below to help you further study this topic and be ready to give the divinely-revealed biblical answer in wisdom and love.

Is Self-Love What We Need More Of?

“For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it…” Ephesians 5:29

On a personal note: My biggest problem is the love of self – esteeming self! Is this your problem also? Paul told us it was his problem (Rom. 7:18, 24) So, learning to love myself would only worsen the dilemma. The saints of the Most High are instructed to “deny” not esteem self and to “esteem (build up)” others “ABOVE ourselves.

“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” Matthew 16:24-26

Jesus taught us to abandon the self-life, get on the cross, and live as He did (dead to the self agenda), lest we lose our souls eternally.

This begs the question: Why would the very Son of God instruct any person to build up what He commanded us repeatedly to tear down or crucify and deny?

“For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor…I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:18, 20

Do you know what order do the words “self” and “esteem” appear in the Bible?

“Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:2-5

True believers are to “esteem other(s) BETTER than themselves.” This clearly refutes the lie that we are to build up the self-life and learn to love ourselves better so we can love others. As we seek and fear God, His presence fills our hearts and lives and we are complete in Him and have “strong confidence.” (Ps. 16:11; Prov. 14:26; Eph. 3:16-20; Col. 2:6-10)

Being built up in the Word and Spirit are what we are to make sure we do as individuals (Job 22:22-30; Acts 20:32; Rom. 10:17; Eph. 3:16-20; Jude 20).

Jesus came and laid down His life and sent us to do the same (Jn. 13:15; Phil. 2:2-10).

We seem to be so ignorant of God’s Word that we have not seen this evil teaching for what it truly is – luciferic. It’s time to become “valiant for the truth,” to “buy the truth, and sell it not.” (Prov. 23:23; Jer. 9:3)

Jesus is coming and He has foretold us that the self-love message would gain great prominence in the final days leading up to His return for His Bride.

“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power (authority; lordship) thereof: from such turn away… 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 13

The true Bride of Christ identifies herself by making herself ready by crucifying the self-life and choosing to love Him who is worthy of all praise more than self! (1 Jn. 2:28-3:3)

It’s not all about you! It’s all about the LORD! This whole self-love message goes diametrically against everything we see in Scripture. God so loved that world that He what? “GAVE!” It’s time to lay down our lives and stop taking and start GIVING ourselves first to God then to others (2 Cor. 8:5). This is what the Christian life is all about, not free-loading but giving! Jesus said:

“It is MORE BLESSED to GIVE than to receive.” Acts 20:35

This love-of-self-more-than-God message is actually a sign of the last days, where false prophets who have departed from the faith are spreading there “doctrines of devils,” bringing damnation to those who do not possess a deep love for the truth (Matt. 24:3-5, 11, 24; 2 Thess. 2:3, 10-12; 1 Tim. 4:1-6; 2 Tim. 3:1-7).

Enduring to the end in obedient faith, the true saint must never lose sight of the truth that this whole life is a test – to see whether or not we are going to love God more than self. The wise-virgin believer must cut off any voice that is teaching his heart to build up what Jesus Christ commanded us to crucify (Prov. 19:27; Gal. 2:18).

PRAYER:  Father in Heaven, I beseech You to help me to truly know, love, obey, and worship You in Spirit and in truth and not to be misled. By Your enabling grace and my own free will I choose to praise, worship, and verbally give You thanks this day, that You alone might be enthroned upon my heart and myself dethroned! You must increase, but I must decrease. Let there be peace in Jerusalem. I ask You to bless the seed of Abraham this hour, that their eyes might be open to see their Messiah who has come and is coming again soon. In Jesus’ name, amen. Amen.

Psycho-Heresy

There are several articles here that explode this filthy psycho-babble heresy. All Christians need this truth to cleanse us from and inoculate us from this evil leaven (Gal. 5:9). Pass this on. Psycho-Heresy.

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Apostasy

“WHY Don’t Christian Authors Just Give Away Their Books?”

HINT: 1. It costs the ministry for each and every book from the publisher. 2. There is no money tree given to Gospel laborers. In fact, those who preached the LORD’s truth will be shunned, despised, attached, and shorted. 3. The outreach sends books to prisoners every month and that costs. 4. If you’re going to complain, you will be confronted with the request that YOU supply the ministry with the needed funds to operate on so that all the books can then be free. Get a clue!

FYI: The book format, is simply another communication medium, another way to reach more people, to get the Word of God out to the people for whom Jesus died…. a message from Scripture on each page, full of Holy Scripture, always bolded. The small amount that is brought into the ministry on books simply goes into dropping these books into prisons and to ministries. Along with King James Bibles. The ministry outreach is supported by individual saints of Christ who desire to see more people reached with God’s love and Word in this late hour. | Sending the Divine Light into “The Prison House” house

For the record, due to amazon charging us for each book, we do charge for books.  By God’s grace, we also give many books away locally, nationally, and send them into prisons. In part, this is made possible when believers are blessed to pay for a ministry book (Acts 20:35). None of us here are independently wealthy and so cannot possibly afford to fund the whole operation. “Wisdom is justified of her children” (Luke 7:35). I’ve also come to the understanding that when people pay for something, including believers, they then value it and read it more (Matthew 6:21). Also, believers spend money in this world EVERY day on frivolous foolish waste, so they can certainly help the work of Christ. If they balk that everything’s not free, that’s their own heart issue. What I tell them is “Well, we’d be glad to give all the books away from now on. That would be great. In order to do that. we need you to personally write a check to fund that project. Here’s our mailing address. When should we expect to receive your offering?”

The opportunity, the privilege of supporting God’s work is the very gift of God to bless your heart to be nearer to Him and to lay up eternal treasure in Heaven with your name on it! (See Matthew 6:19-21.) Do not miss the blessing God ordained for you (Acts 20:35). Each of us has an “account” in Heaven (Philippians 4:17). What’s in yours?

When people pay for something, they value it as their hearts follow their giving. Read Christ’s words in Matt 6:21 closely. Thanks for listening friends.

The Scripture-rich ministry books are merely a medium of communication, a format whereby a message is conveyed, which is what a pulpit is, right? …. Just as is the podcasts and the website platform itself or merely mediums of exchange of a message. We lose money on the books each month because the books are sent to the incarcerated weekly, those who sit in darkness and need the light of God’s truth (though in the past we’ve sent Bibles, all prisoners have Bibles given them by the chaplains). When people purchase the books that’s what helps fund the sending forth of the Born Again book and others to those in prison. Trust me, this ministry never has or ever will have the problem of having too much funding 😉

If we’re going to stop preaching and teaching God’s Word via books, the book format, that means we must cease preaching His Word on the internet, social media platforms, from pulpits, and radio. Right? The medium of exchange isn’t what matters. What matters is the purity of the message. Daniel prophesied of this day of increased communication technology (Daniel 12:4).

At times we hear ministers boasting that they take no royalties for the books they’ve penned as if to pat themselves on the back. Yet, what they aren’t telling you is that they receive enough funding to do such and they live off of that along with being able to forego royalties from their book sales. Or, in rare cases, those ministers are independently wealthy. Either way, the compensation of Christ’s ministers is clearly biblical and allows for other members of His body to participate in this blessed opportunity and receive rewards both now and forever (Matthew 6:19-21; 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, etc.). 

Elders who labor in God’s Word which is sound doctrine, to feed His blessed flock, warn, and teach and equip them, are to be well compensated for this most infinitely important work Jesus prepared and called them out to do (1 Corinthians 9:1-14; 1 Timothy 5:17-18, etc.). Those who are fed by a ministry are to participate by funding that ministry (Galatians 6:6).

Every so often we receive a fiery message rebuking us for having to charge for the Scripture-rich materials the ministry has produced to help feed, teach, and equip Christ’s body.

KINGDOM PERSPECTIVE

Money collections to do GOD’s work are not a sin but rather an opportunity for God’s people to crucify, to put off the sins of greed and covetousness and to lay up treasure in Heaven as He commanded (Matthew 6:19-21; Ephesians 5:7-9). Also, to say that allowing people to support GOD’s work is wrong, is to declare Jesus to be a sinner because He had a treasurer which could only mean that people chose to support the work.

In Christ’s kingdom, what’s the most, the “MORE blessed” position, giving or receiving?

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35

Perhaps we should ask the general question: Why don’t all Christian ministries just do everything for free? Answer: First off, only a very few ministries were begun by those who are financially independent. Many or most ministries are being operated by simply obedient, humble servants who are obeying Christ’s call for them to do His work.

Question to the Misguided Attackers: If you are so concerned about ministries being able to just give, give, give away everything for free then why don’t YOU write a check right now and give an offering to that particular ministry in question so they will be able to give everything away according to how much you give? Fair enough? Isn’t it time you became a part of the solution and not the problem … a contributor and not a detractor? … a giver and not a taker? …

Never be concerned about the LORD’s servants who are in need more than you are for the eternal souls who sit there and do nothing to support Christ’s servants and work. Those apostate souls are in great jeopardy of soul, make no mistake about that (Matthew 25:30; Luke 12:15-21; 16:19-31).

INTERESTING QUESTION RECEIVED:

“Hello Todd, I have a question for you and hope you will answer. I am not going to refer to anyone in particular but why would a preacher, teacher and that is a Christian sell their Books, especially when it is about the last days, etc? If a person wants folks to know, why would they sell? Thank you.”

REPLY:

Hello. Well, fair question. It’s real simple, one person (Christian, author, called out servant of Jesus) can’t possibly daily and endlessly study, write, collate, order, edit, publish, prepare and teach God’s Word, win and disciple souls, bring food and clothes to the poor, etc., and then work 8-10 hours per day and be expected to foot the bill ….. would he have time to sleep? Does God expect him to do such or has He set up a perfect plan for all His people to participate in and be rewarded for? Are you personally participating in that plan?

You are correct friend…. it is the last days and this is the reason even more so that all of God’s people must be about the “Father’s business” which is the Great Commission His only begotten Son gave us – to win souls and equip His blessed saints (Like 2:49).

For the record: The LORD be thanked for those few who do obediently support the His work in this late hour. This humble ministry has given away dozens upon dozens of books over the last 3 years. That money/provision has to come from somewhere, right? Also, appr. 150 souls have been won to Christ and are being discipled. God is good!

The true Christian author of today (New Testament scribe Matthew 13:52) is simply a divinely called out servant of Jesus Christ, a minister of His love and truth. That servant simply uses the book format to communicate to Christ’s saints and perhaps also lost souls.

As a called out servant, I would love to give the books our ministry has away for free. All we’d need is for you or someone else to make a substantial donation in order to underwrite the cost of doing ministry.

Now, I agree that giving everything away would be great and preferred. So, if anyone wishes to endow this ministry work or any other New Testament (Great Commission) ministry with a ample donation, please do. And, you are welcome to request that we begin to give away all the materials by using that money for such. That would be fair but until then, we will inch along.

Most people understandably do not understand how this all works and so it’s a blessing that this question has come in. In fact, we have gotten this same type question in the past. As a Christian author, let me say that the ministry has to pay for each book that is ordered. There’s not much profit per book and yet the profit goes to support so that we can “stay afloat” per se and be afforded the opportunity to continue doing Christ’s work. Some of us are homeless if that helps.

QUESTION:

“But doesn’t the Bible say to ‘Buy the truth and sell it not’? (Proverbs 23:23)”

REPLY:

Yes “Buy the truth and sell it not” is referring to obtaining, procuring, grabbing the truth and believing and owning it. That truth is not speaking of paying money for something.

People in ministry do not have a money tree. In fact, if a person is endeavoring to tell the whole counsel truth of God’s Word, they will most likely desperately need your support because not many will support because not many want the whole truth (2 Timothy 4:2-4). They only have what people give in most cases…..that’s the point…. being in true New Testament, Great Commission ministry is not at all to make money but rather to be able to pay for what was already paid for by the ministry and be able to get more Gospel communications done. People in the full time ministry usually have no money because they’ve abandoned themselves to the work of Christ, in obedience to His calling them out, and have little or no income. So for the called out minister to have to have all the money and do all the work is a ridiculous notion, No, in fact, their lack is the gift of God presented as an opportunity to those who know of that outreach….. so they also can participate. Problem is, most people have signed up for and waste most of the money God has allowed them to bring in and will give account before Him. If you read Luke 16:19-31 and Matthew 25:30 you will see that divine judgment will be severe upon those who do not use the LORD’s resources for His glory, that is, a portion of it. What happened to the man who buried – did not use – the resources the LORD gave him? (Matthew 25:30) This is why first portion/fruit giving is such a blessed opportunity. Prov. 3:9-10

OKAY, AS IS THE SUBJECT MATTER HERE, SOME ASK THIS QUESTION: “WHY CAN’T CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES AND AUTHORS JUST GIVE THEIR MATERIALS AWAY?”

My question in return is: Did you ask the managers at the movie theater why they didn’t offer their movies and snacks for free? If not why not? WHY do some believe, of all entities, that ministries should give everything away? How about the grocery store: Do these same people ask the store they shop at for food why they don’t give their food away free? If not, why not?

More questions …. WHY is it that some only expect the ministries of Christ to give away their materials? Where is this coming from? What spirit is behind this? WHY do some find no hesitation or problem with whoring out their wallet/money/checkbook to every peddler of temporal wares who comes along and yet balk when they see a Great Commission ministry that intends to take in a little money for the purpose of winning and discipling souls in obedience to Christ? And, this involves endless hours of labor?

If a person is going to ask the question as to why Christian authors don’t just give away for free all their materials, why wouldn’t that same person be asking why others aren’t giving away all their materials?

What do you do for a living? Do you work for free? Does the company you work for or own give everything away? Is that company and its product and service even considered important in contrast to the winning and care of eternal souls in Christ’s work of the Gospel?

I would ask those who have such a diabolical perspective: “Do you get some kind of sadistic thrill out of seeing God’s servants suffer?”

SAINTS, THE MONEY HAS TO COME FROM SOMEWHERE, RIGHT? IF GOD’S PEOPLE GAVE AS THEY ARE COMMANDED TO DO AND WILL GIVE ACCOUNT FOR, DO YOU BELIEVE ANY GOOD NEW TESTAMENT MINISTRY IN THIS LATE HOUR WOULD HAVE LACK? WHOSE FAULT IS THE LACK? IS IT THE WATCHMEN OR THE PEOPLE WHO STAND BACK AND SAY “AMEN” WITHOUT PRACTICALLY SUPPORTING THAT NEW TESTAMENT WORK?

ANOTHER MESSAGE RECEIVED ON THIS SUBJECT:

“AMEN………..I know some excellent men of GOD who sell their books,  but I also know that some of those men have offered those books free to those who could not afford it because they wanted to reach, preach and teach and it’s not about the money for them. My husband and I have no problem buying these books, it is a wise investment for us.

As far as wasting a lot of money eating out, well thankfully I cook better than most restaurants (everyone has gifting’s……praise the LORD this happens to be mine, hubby calls it the gift of hospitality too). We rarely watch anything because we don’t have cable, I dislike concerts or anything secular……the obvious thing is to invest in our spiritual growth and I truly trust the LORD to lead us to what we need to know. Give me a godly book, my morning coffee on my patio or sitting quietly in my room any day…….the rewards are endless in such a simple thing…….Praise the LORD. Pastor Randy spoke highly of one of your books …….ummmm Predators in Our Pulpits I believe or something like that.”

REPLY:

The apostle Paul clearly and outrightly makes the case for those who are called out to do the infinitely most important work in the earth to be support. Anyone who has a problem with that has greed and gold as their god and are in rebellion against the Almighty.

We must look from a much larger perspective than our own self-serving position or need or especially in respect to the many charlatans which reap millions of $ and buy mansions and expensive cars and church buildings, etc. There’s a world to be reached and the monies received from those who buy the books/materials help fund the GREAT COMMISSION Jesus sent us to accomplish. And yes those who contribute in ANY way are going to be rewarded eternally by Him (John 4:36; 2 Corinthians 9:6-11).

The monies received from those who buy the books/materials:

1) Support the minister (s) and ministries so they can pay basic bills and stay afloat (or try to) and KEEP DOING GOD’S WORK. Let’s get a clue saints.

2) That ministry/author/minister can give away books and materials for free to those who can’t afford the materials/books.

Those paying for those materials are contributing to the LORD’s MINISTRY WORK. If they don’t want to pay for it, then they have the choice to not buy the materials. Yet, those same people, perhaps, waste money on the god of self, entertaining and pampering that false god. Yet those self-righteous hypocrites balk to “pay” for a book that elevates Jesus Christ, the One they falsely claim to serve. Yet they don’t think twice to buy desert, expensive meals out, and many other things that have no eternal value. Utterly hypocritical.

For sure Laurellynne. Thank you for your reply. A disciple of Jesus who has labored in God’s Word and doctrine (1 Timothy 5:17-18) is worthy of double honor which means financial reward. That’s God’s Word (Galatians 6:6). So, for someone to pay 15.00 – 20.00 for a book that has taken that man many years or decades to produce is a very small price. Also, they can pass it along to help others. Now, the average Christian who drinks coffee spends 15.00 – 20.00 per week (or more) on coffee which has no godly or eternal value.

There’s nothing sinful about going to a restaurant or buying coffee, etc. Yet, we must examine ourselves if we have money to throw here and there and are tipping God or not giving to His work at all. That’s indicative of the lack of Jesus as first love (Revelation 2:4-5). My concern is for Christ’s flock and that they repent and obey Him in their stewardship for which He will bring them into account on that Day. See Jesus’ parable of the talents in Matthew 25. I could care less if some who are misguided take offense.

We should never abandon the truth because some have perverted it. For example: Some false shepherds have abused the sheep by teaching them false doctrine and leading them to do things for their own self-serving purposes (that of the wolves). This in no way removes the responsibility of the true under shepherds to rightly shepherd Christ’s sheep (1 Peter 5:1-6). In the same way, just because greedy wolves have made merchandise of the people (taken money to build their own kingdoms instead of Christ’s) in no way negates the LORD’s program and privilege to involve all of His people in His work. It is the privilege of the individual believer to contribute to Christ’s work. The Bible even tells us that “the LORD loveth a cheerful (hilarious) giver” and He even incentivizes us in that those who sow much will reap much (2 Corinthians 9:6-11).”

Money Tree?

Do you have a money tree? If so, please mail one here or at least the seed to grow one to the true New Testament ministries you know of.

The money has to come from somewhere and that’s exactly why God, from the beginning, set up a program where His people are privileged to give back to Him/His work out of which He has given them and then on top of all that, He is going to reward them here and in eternity. Study stewardship in Scripture and the Levites. Begin in 1 Corinthians 9:1-14 and 1 Timothy 5:17-18. Those whom God Himself has called out to do the infinitely most important and only eternally substantial work in the earth are “worthy of their hire” which means they are worthy to be paid for what they do (1 Corinthians 9, etc.). When Jesus sent forth His disciples to do His work, He said “… for the labourer is worthy of his hire” (Luke 10:7). In fact, in the days of the prophets, God’s people had forsaken Him and spent their resources building their own “ceiled houses” and “temples” (Haggai 1; Hosea 8:14). Read Malachi 3 also. The LORD was very angered and brought judgment on them. We see the same today. People who claim to be following Christ who spend the vast percentage of their monies on frivolous waste for their own self-serving entertainment and temporal comfort and give little or nothing to Christ’s work. This is a betrayal of the LORD who gave them the ability to earn that money and the opportunity to be a good steward over it (Matthew 25 – parable of the talents). Just think: If a small percentage of those claiming to be lovers of the truth and following Christ would give a certain percentage of the “firstfruits” of all they earn into God’s work (Proverbs 3:9-10) … then those ministries Jesus has called out could actually function, pay their bills, and perhaps give materials away.

STEP BACK AND CONSIDER THAT PERHAPS IT’S NOT THOSE CALLED OUT WHO ARE IN SIN, IT’S THOSE WHO ARE BEING FED BY THEM AND STANDING ON THE SIDELINES DOING NOTHING (NOT GIVING) WHO ARE IN DEEP TROUBLE SPIRITUALLY. I’M TALKING ABOUT THE OBEDIENT, HUMBLE WATCHMEN WHO HAVE AND ARE ANSWERING THE CALL OF GOD TO TEACH, WARN, AND PREACH TO HIS FLOCK (COLOSSIANS 1:28: ACTS 20:27-32; 1 CORINTHIANS 9:16, ETC.). PRAISE THE LORD FOR THE FEW WHO SUPPORT THE GREAT COMMISSION WORKERS IN THIS LAST HOUR BEFORE CHRIST’S SOON RETURN.

Reader, do you work for free?

Do you get paid for your work so that you can pay your monthly living expenses?

How long would you continue doing the work you do if you no longer were paid for it?

To that person who still has a problem with men of God being compensated, I would ask: Have you also complained that attorneys, plumbers, accountants, waitresses, and cooks also get paid for what they do?

Why is it that those doing the most important work in the earth are questioned over getting paid by the freely given love offerings of God’s people? Why is it wrong in the minds of some that those answering the divine call to serve can actually pay their bills? Paul had this same railing accusation and question and gave answer to it in 1 Corinthians 9:1-4. Go read that. Some reading this need to de-ignorantize themselves with this knowledge 😉

You see, it’s usually not the Christian author or minister’s fault that he can’t just give away books or materials. No, it’s usually the fact that he can’t survive much less thrive in the LORD’s ministry work due to the refusal of so many to give to Christ’s work. Does this include you? Are you giving regularly to the work of Jesus’ Great Commission? So many will read, learn, be convicted and rebuked by, be equipped for ministry, be sharpened and spiritually nourished yet have no heart or energy to give. Yet these very same people can perhaps be found wasting money on expensive daily coffees and many other frivolous wasteful spending. Example: $3.50 coffee per day x 30 days in a month = $105. They have monies to throw out and to commit to earthly things and yet haven’t committed to Christ by signing up to give a monthly gift to His work. Many who claim Christ as LORD won’t give $10 or $20 per month to Jesus’ Great Commission work. Where is their heart? Jesus tells us exactly where their heart is when He says: “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also” (Matthew 6:21).

Those who support the Great Commission of Jesus are few and yet so very important! Thank God for them!

Be sure of this: No true ministry work of Christ has the problem of having too much money. Regrettably those few who are truly doing His Great Commission work are starving … and won’t tell you. Don’t ask them. Don’t wonder. Just obey God and give to their work. They have to pay their bills too friend! What we do to them we are doing to JESUS (Matthew 25:40-46, etc.). May God give us a clue today in Jesus’ Name!

To those who don’t give or give a mere tip to God out of that which He has allowed them to bring in, the LORD would say …… “Consider your ways” (Read Haggai 1). If you repent and choose to begin giving, the LORD may just fill your barns so you can give more to His work. One man once wisely stated that “If God can get it through you, He will get more to you.”  Consider Your Ways Audio Message

“Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.” Proverbs 3:9-10

Recap: You see, today, the divinely called out pastoral watchmen are starving. They can’t pay their bills due to 1) people claiming to be serving Jesus who do not repent and begin to steward the resources He puts in their hands His way, and 2) many give to false ministries. So, the called out disciple, called to not entangle himself with the affairs of this life can’t pay his bills – because God’s people (or those claiming such) are not giving to His work. So, the Gospel worker is left to do God’s work (never ending lines of people to be served) and also somehow come up with the money to pay his bills. This is not God’s program. Those who know true Gospel workers who are doing the Great Commission Jesus gave us and equipping the saints to do the same (Ephesians 4:11-12) are to give to those ministries. It’s sickening how people can throw money at renting movies, sun tanning, vacations, buying more clothes and shoes they don’t need, getting their hair and nails done, etc., and yet give nothing to the LORD’s work … you know, the nail scarred, risen Savior they claim to love ….

The LORD doesn’t give His called out servants a money tree…..they cannot get away from the divine calling and yet subject to the disobedience, the crass and ruthless omissions of His people who are rejecting HIM in their hearts …. if they were truly worshipping Him, there would be a cheerful giving back to Him of what He gives them – “ALL things come of thee and of thine own have we given thee” (1 Chron. 29:14). People have no idea the fate, the sufferings that have happened due to the lack suffered by answering God’s call. Ministry is a body operation where each member of Christ’s body does their part. The ministry here has a certain lady who faithfully gives and she thinks she is doing nothing and yet, she has no clue as to how that we have no money to put gas in the vehicle, to buy Bibles and Gospel tracts and food for the hurting unless she gives. She has no clue as to how much her part plays. I’ve laughingly considered getting a cheap body cam lately so she can get a glimpse of those being saved and saints being equipped and the hungry being fed, etc.

I’ve got a book coming out LORD willing that will touch on what happens when people don’t give ….. it’s a personal testimony and hopefully will wake a few up so they give to those who are literally doing the Great Commission….. instead of building their own church business, sitting in a stupid building, wasting tens of thousands of dollars (in many cases monthly) heating and cooling a building ….. no, Jesus, the apostles and today’s true, divinely equipped and called out workers go to the people instead of expecting people to come to them. Jesus left Heaven and came to us. He never told us to come to Heaven to Him. Such would be impossible. Think about this: We are to “Go” as He told us and to do as He did for us – serve the lost.

WATCHMEN ARE PEOPLE TOO AND THEY NEED MONEY TO PAY THEIR BILLS LIKE ANYONE ELSE. REGRETTABLY,  IT SEEMS THAT SOME PEOPLE WANT THE LORD’S WATCHMEN PUNISHED ALL BECAUSE THEY ARE ANSWERING THE CALL OF GOD TO MINISTER HIS WORD. THINK ABOUT IT. WHAT SPIRIT IS BEHIND SUCH? THOSE PEOPLE NEED TO REPENT AND BEGIN DOING THEIR PART. THERE ARE SENDERS AND GOERS (ROMANS 10:14-15).

Jesus told us that unfaithful stewards go to eternal damnation (Matthew 25:30, 41, etc.). There’s a “certain man” who was once rich (temporarily in this short life) who has been burning in conscious torment in the flames of hell for some 2,000 years. Go read Luke 16:19-31 and find out exactly why that man is irrevocably in hell and in a million years will still be in hell, “suffering the vengeance of eternal fire” (Jude 7).

Each individual is granted by God the opportunity to be as the priest, the Levite, or the Good Samaritan. We must ask ourselves: WHO AM I IN THIS PARABOLIC teaching of the One I claim to be serving? Am I the priest, the Levite, or the Good Samaritan? God bless us to humbly and honestly examine ourselves (2 Corinthians 13:5). The priest and Levite (religionists without Christ) walked right by the man who was in need, making excuse as to why they were “justified” in not helping him. In contrast, like Christ and His few true followers, the Good Samaritan stopped his life and used his resources to help the man who had been ravaged by the world. The Good Samaritan asked no questions but rather simply jumped to the aid of the man in need. THAT man was JESUS – “Inasmuch as ye HAVE DONE IT unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me” (Matthew 25:40).

The priest and the Levite walked right by JESUS when they refused to render aid: “Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. 46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal” (Mathew 25:45-46).

“Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.” Matthew 25:41

“And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Matthew 25:30

This week, a guy that the LORD saved a few months ago and is being discipled, called me. He needed a little money. Well, regrettably there’s not much in the coffer. We still gave it to him and yet, hundreds of dollars in bills have stacked up. The ministry is months behind on bills and this is not due to poor stewardship but rather due to the lack of funds. Anyone who gives is not doing God (or this ministry or myself) a favor. No, they are doing themselves a favor (Acts 20:35; 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Proverbs 3:9-10, etc.).

If you are reading this message and claim to be seeking the perfect will of God, I want to exhort you to get before God and to repent of all bad stewardship, including endorsing and furthering the cause of hireling thieves who are building their own church business and using Christ’s name in vain to do so (2 John 7:1-11). Get your slate cleaned afresh saint (1 John 1:3-2:2). Then, find a true called out ministry and give. A ministry work that is glorifying God isn’t wasting HIS money on buildings and the upkeep of them. No, instead that ministry work is actually and literally doing the Great Commission Jesus irrevocably gave us (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-20; Luke 24:47, etc.). In doing this alone, you will begin to be participating in HIS work. Stop giving HIS money to the wolves who do nothing more than entertain the unrepentant goats.

Regrettably, every worker on this planet gets paid for his work except those who do the infinitely most important work of leading eternal souls out of sin and eternal hell and into glory forevermore.  Are you a part of the problem or the solution?

Go ahead and take your anger out on me. I don’t mind. You are actually in rebellion to the LORD Himself because He commands you to “give.” What He’s calling you to do is to truly repent before it’s too late. Your heart is out of His will if these truths convict you and the only wise response is to repent and change your ways. Attacking His messenger will not change your life or destiny.

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“Well said with regard to the giving away of ministerial books for free.  I think there’s another question that should be raised.  Why are the authors who publish books that tickle the ears of God’s people by telling them what they prefer to hear about laying up treasures on earth being bought in the millions to become best sellers without questioning their cost of sale while those who are publishing truth of scripture that focuses on laying up treasures in heaven through warnings, corrections, and instructions in righteousness go begging and their authors are questioned about covering their costs of sale?   Could it be that the vast majority of God’s people haven’t set their affections on things above but on things of this earth?

Those whose affections are set on the things of this earth, are focused on earthly pleasures, and laying up treasures on earth buy books which tell them what they want to hear regarding earthly pleasures and prosperity regardless the price because these books foster the carnal errors they hold dear which appeal to the lust of their flesh, the lust of their eye, and their pride of life.  They don’t question the authors of these books regarding the prices they charge since these books readily support those things they want to hear.  People are willing to pay the price for that which they value most.

If God’s people really had their affections set on things above and valued their eternal destination in heaven above a temporal 70+ year life span here on earth they would be more than willing to pay the price of a book which publishes the truth knowing that there’s nothing they have or will accumulate on earth that they can take with them into eternity where the treasures they have laid up in heaven will be the only assets they will enjoy on a forever basis.  If God’s people had singleness of eye and would set their affections exclusively on things above and regard godliness with contentment as great gain rather than being in a  lukewarm state by trying to serve both God and mammon, they could save more than enough money to buy the necessary books that will help them to lay up treasures in heaven and the question of cost would become moot.” Paul Roberts

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“Buried with Him by Baptism into Death” [podcast]


“For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:3

Every person “hid with Christ in God” is saved and under divine grace, saved by Christ.

Everyone not “hid with Christ in God” is going away in judgment (Colossians 3:3; Romans 8:13; Galatians 5:19-21, 24). When we are “hid with Christ in God,” we are safe, secure, and under the blessings of His divine grace instead of His condemnation.

“Of the doctrine of baptisms” Hebrews 6:2

Baptized into Jesus Christ and Baptized into His Death

“Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?” Romans 6:3

Jesus defeated death, hell, sin, and satan by dying (Hebrews 2:14)…. whereby He was then resurrected and redemption was completed. Redemption culminated, was finalized in the resurrection of Christ.

In the same way, God calls us to die downward with Christ so that He can raise us upward into His victory…. letting go and letting God, not a striving or struggle but rather a surrender, we are to let Christ consume us, as we surrender (John 3:30).

“And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.” Luke 23:46

Are we willing to declare today to declare with our LORD Jesus that we are submitting our spirit into His holy hands?

“death is swallowed up in victory” – death results in God raising us upward, into His full victory, ultimately into final, eternal victory, glory with the Father, Son, and the saints of the ages.

We can be sure, completely confident that as we die downward and are buried with Christ, God is going to raise us up into His victory God’s answer to death and burial is resurrection.

The resurrection is the victory and in order to experience His resurrection life, we must be dead and buried and ultimately raised up into eternal  glory with Him.

“Thou fool, that which thou sowest (plant downward) is not quickened (made alive), except it die:” 1 Corinthians 15:36

“So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.” 1 Corinthians 15:54

Romans 6

“Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
4  Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
5  For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:
6  Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
For he that is dead is freed from sin.
8  Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him:

v3 – “baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death”

v4 – “buried with him by baptism into death”

v5 – “his death … his resurrection”

Notice that death and buried, being immersed into the death and burial of Christ must of necessity precede, must come before the resurrection we experience with Christ through the daily cross life.

“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
2  Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
3  For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
4  When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.” Colossians 3:1-4

When He saves us we are baptized with Him “into his death” …. “I am crucified with Christ” (Galatians 2:20)

“When a person is saved, he is baptized into Christ Jesus in the sense that he is identified with Christ in His death and resurrection. This is not the same as the baptism in (or of) the Spirit, though both occur simultaneously. The latter baptism places the believer in the body of Christ (1Co_12:13); it is not a baptism into death. The baptism into Christ means that in the reckoning of God, the believer has died with Christ and has risen with Him.

When Paul speaks of baptism here, he is thinking both of our spiritual identification with Christ and of its portrayal in water baptism. But as the argument advances, he seems to shift his emphasis in a special way to water baptism as he reminds his readers how they were “buried” and “planted together” in the “likeness” of Christ’s death.

The NT never contemplates the abnormal situation of an unbaptized believer. It assumes that those who are converted submit to baptism right away. Thus our Lord could speak of faith and baptism in the same breath: “he who believes and is baptized will be saved” (Mrk_16:16). Though baptism is not a requirement for salvation, it should be the invariable public sign of it.” Believer’s Bible Commentary

Baptized into the body of Christ

“For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 12:13

“1 Corinthians 12:13
For by one Spirit are we all baptized, etc. – As the body of man, though composed of many members, is informed and influenced by one soul; so the Church of Christ, which is his body, though composed of many members, is informed and influenced by one Spirit, the Holy Ghost; actuating and working by his spiritual body, as the human soul does in the body of man.

To drink into one Spirit – We are to understand being made partakers of the gifts and graces of the Holy Ghost agreeably to the words of our Lord, Jhn_7:37, etc.: If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink: this he spake of the Spirit which they that believed on him should receive.
On this verse there is a great profusion of various readings, which may be found in Griesbach, but cannot be conveniently noticed here.” Adam Clarke

“Baptism is more than just getting wet! When we go down into the water it signifies we are now dead and buried and our “life is hid with Christ in God.” Col 3:3. Coming up out of the water is our resurrection life! We are then raised up into newness of life! Our old man is crucified and we no longer serve sin but we have a new Master! Jesus Christ is the new Master of our lives! We now serve God and not sin. And should be bearing fruit of rightness and holiness! Romans 6. When we embrace the crucified life we are given overflowing rivers of new life! New life is breathed into us. Walking in the flesh only makes our soul sick with sin! And sin kills and destroys! (Romans 6:23). Rotting us from the inside out! But the way of the cross brings life to our flesh! (Proverbs 3:8, 4:22). Our flesh meaning our whole spirit, soul and body. 1 Thessalonians 5:23. We cannot be a whole person until we are completely given over to the Lord! And this can only happen through the cross. When we are dead and buried and raised up in the newness of life Jesus offers us! Then the joy of the Lord will fill our hearts!” Karen Cochran

What some don’t realize is that just because they were saved in the past in no way means they are still in Christ. This is why we read things like this throughout Scripture:

“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?” 2 Corinthians 13:5

We must judge ourselves against God’s Word.

“For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. 32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.” 1 Corinthians 11:31-32

Prayer: Father please penetrate my heart with Your holy conviction, granting true repentance and obedience. LORD, I want to be dead and buried with You. I am crucified with Christ and I know You are raising me up and will ultimately raise me up with You into eternal glory… I am not planted together in the likeness of His death and burial and I know You are raising me up into the victory. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Are You a Follower of Jesus and Considering Moving to Mexico? [podcast]


Could the LORD be shaking off the dust of His holy feet against America?

“And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.” Matthew 10:14

HAPPENING NOW:

Just handed a tract to a man named Ruben. He said “Thank you. I’ve been searching and was thinking of visiting the JW (Jehovah Witness) church near me. Thank you.” Then a conversation ensued. He was informed that that JW and Mormons are cults. Ruben was given the law to convict, and saving Gospel, and exhorted to pray in repentance today and receive Jesus for the remission of his sins. He was told by way of testimony and the Word that Jesus is exactly Who he was looking for.

We exchanged numbers and will be meeting again soon. Please pray for this man. He’s in ripe mode if you will….. ready to repent and receive Jesus, Heaven’s Treasure, Salvation! Would you like to pause and lift Ruben in prayer?

*** Saints, as your brother in Christ, let me encourage you to dare pray something like this today if you are inclined: “Dear LORD, I am all Yours. You created me. You came and died for me. I am Yours. Please put me on Your planet, just exactly where You want me, and use me dear LORD! In Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Saints the JW and Mormon cults are here in Mexico. There are few if any Christian missionaries.  “The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few.”

“And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 36  But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 37  Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38  Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:35-38

I don’t believe any American would regret moving to this great country. The peace and tranquility are off the charts. If you need someone to talk to, let me know.

One thing is certain, you will be immediately spoiled by the preciousness of the Mexican people and their acceptance of the message of Christ! You will minister to no one who won’t say “gracias.”

Mission Mexico

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“Love this Jesus Tract! The other day, at the home we minister in (retirement home), Tom asked me to read this to the people as they usually follow along. Half way through it the reality of what Jesus did for me and all of us, on the cross hit me and the tears began to stream down my face. I could no longer read it. This tract is so filled with the truth and how much God loves us, even in spite of how wicked we are, how could anyone not be convicted?” Karen Cochran

“As this sanctification process happens in our hearts we will see more and more of Christ’s light shining in our hearts. Proverbs 4:18: “But the path of the just is the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” As we surrender daily, as we die to ourselves, as we die downward and are buried with Christ, Jesus’ resurrection life (newness of life) will shine brighter and brighter in our hearts! Until that perfect day when we shall be taken up into glory to be with our Savior forever. Then God’s glory will fill our hearts and the heavens! Until now let the Daystar arise in our hearts each day so His light can shine forth into this lost world. We are to be the light shining Christ’s light into this broken and dark world! Jesus alone is the Answer! His resurrection light! Glory hallelujah!” Karen Cochran

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“Amazing you would post this! It does seem the Lord is going to move us. We have begun to clean out and get rid of stuff. Years ago Tom built a patio and recently tore it down. We own the trailer we live in but not the property. It seems he has begun to clean outside and me inside. Without really knowing why. Yesterday we looked at each other and said, we are doing all this because God is moving us! As of this moment that is all we know. I still have my mom and Dad to help so it’s all His timing. But right now we are preparing! Here we are Lord send us! Isaiah 6:8.” Karen Cochran

Francisco repented and received Jesus! As our LORD would have it, our paths crossed by divine ordination. Francisco was preached to and gladly received a Jesus tract. Upon showing him the prayer of repentance and faith on the back, he immediately raised his hands to pray. It caught me off guard, in a good way, and so he was instructed to pray in repentance and faith… as he was led, and he did, out loud, acknowledging that he has sinned against God and then calling on our LORD Jesus to forgive, save, wash away his sin.

“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. … 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:9-13

Beloved Francisco was showed and encouraged to download the Reina Valera Spanish Bible onto his devices and wake up to seeking God in His Word and prayer first thing each morning (Matthew 6:33). He was given the idea also of reading the Proverb of the day each morning.

This continues to happen here with these precious people. They are so hungry for Christ and only need someone to show, to lead them to Him. Several times when instructed to go home and pray in repentance and faith, they overtly lift their hands and hearts and begin praying right on the spot – which demonstrates that they’d been waiting eagerly to hear the message of Christ’s Gospel!

“HOW shall they hear without a preacher?” Romans 10:14

Ensuing his repentance toward God and faith toward our LORD Jesus (Acts 20:21), the discipleship began. We’ve already been communicating and he’s got the Born Again book in Spanish with three more of the ministry books which will be sent to him this week.

Mission Mexico


The life being lived with any other purpose except to please God and serve others, is a wasted, hell bound life.

“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Psalms 90:12

“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:16

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