man does this sound like WOF or what!!!

[zion]

"For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and i need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked" Rev 3:17

that is part of Jesus' letter to the apostate church of Laodecia, and when i read it the first thing that popped into my mind was the "Word of Faith" cult

[Singlesis]

Wow. Thanks for sharing that verse. Could go for many in hollywood, many business CEO's (who do not have Christ), as well as deceived WOF'ers.

[Christine]

Zion, I totally agree. The letters were written to the leaders of the churches so that Christ could commend them on the things they are doing right and direct them on the things that they are doing wrong.

Laodicea intrigues me too as Christ finds no redeeming qualities in them whatsoever. :freaked

Unlike the other 6 churches that have let doctrinal interpretations cloud the message of salvation, this group is neither hot nor cold to it - they simply avoid it all together. They teach of wealth and healing but not of salvation and repentance. Rather than instruct people on how to humble themselves to the Lord's will, they teach that He is to conform to our will.

:freaked

Jesus said in John 18:36 that His kingdom is not of this world. In Matthew 6:19-20, He explains that we are to store up our riches in heaven and not on earth. All of this is seemingly lost on the church of Laodicea, whose complete focus is on the here and now. They flaunt their opulent lifestyles as proof of the Lord's earthly blessings. They teach that the first step to health and wealth is to give 'seed donations' to their ministries and then have the faith that the Lord will bless this gift and multiply it in return. This becomes a vicious cycle when those who are not healed or showered with wealth are told that it is because they lack the faith to give enough to these ministries, thus soliciting even more donations - all the while, using the Lord's name in vain to increase their personal wealth.

*blah*

[sandy111]

Totaly agree Christine!! Couldnt have been said better.
just makes one cringe.............:wacko :wacko

Thanks Zion for sharing this...

:cry :cry