THE "PROFITS"OF FAITH

The “PROFITS” OF “FAITH” & “PROSPERITY”
The post-Toronto decade has dealt a crushing blow to the “Faith Movement” A series of damning indictments have been issued against it`s senior “Prophets”- and Judicial rulings have been handed out by the US Courts. Faithful Watchmen have unmasked so much of the delusion, and more and more discerning believers have been given a long hard look behind the mask. --- And yet, the Faith Movement tip-toes through the hail stones as if miraculously protected by a cloak of immunity. These neo-Pentecostal “Faith teachers” continue to reach several hundred millions of viewers day by day. From dawn until long after dusk, the “Profits of Faith” are on TV, promoting new books and videos, book-marks, cloths and even blazers, all of which are guaranteed to increase your “anointing” make you rich ans make you well. In fact, if Kenneth Copeland is to be believed, you might live as long as you wish to enjoy it all. All this and heaven too, for the easily affordable “gift-cost” of so many dollars and 99c.”
Well, come on - who wouldn't want to be rich and live forever? “Isn't it your right through faith? - Isn't it your Covenant inheritance sealed by the Blood of Jesus!” We say, “Yes!” “Amen!” but only if the teaching of the Faith Prophets are “one” with the Mind of God as expressed to perfection in the Testimony of Yeshua. Do they truly promote the Conditional Covenant of Grace which is sealed by God through the blood of Yeshua? Let's take a long hard look and try to establish the truth from the error; but first ----

A WARNING TO THE MURMERERS
I guess we all know how there are some people have nothing and can`'t ever seem to get anything. In my experience, such people are constantly grumbling about the Faith and Prosperity Prophets who seem to have so much, whilst “others” (meaning themselves) have so little, Friends, That's not righteous indignation they manifest; it`s fleshly discontent, and worse than that, it`s just plain mean heartedness. Can our own lowly circumstances justify our covetousness?” Doesn't it simply proclaim to the world a spirit of envy?
If some seem to “prosper” in this life where is our Scriptural warrant to condemn and demand they share their “inheritance” with us. Yeshua warns His disciples against such as these: “Be on your guard against all forms of greed!”

We do have Scriptural warrant to speak against any deceptive doctrines introduced to the Ekklesia of God, but if all we do is indulge our carnality, we will provide the watching world with ample reason to condemn us. Let's learn the lesson of that generation of murmurers who perished in a wilderness, never seeing the promised Land.

If this is our condition, let us repent before we dare to risk God`s displeasure by criticising the values of another man (and let's face it, that's what people like me do isn't it?) Better be sure our own hearts are right before the Lord - and after that let's make doubly certain that we're “handling correctly the word of God” and “rightly dividing the scriptures,” Just as Paul counsels Timothy, we must “pay close attention to ourselves as well as our teaching” (1 Tim 4:16) Let's make sure that we're doing right things for RIGHT reasons. Alright! Now, let's take a look at --

THE CULT OF FAITH
According to those who “know” about such things, “Cult teachers” are usually men of personal charisma, bringing “new revelation teaching,” through legalistic systems, methods and formulae. Cult followers tend to soak up like sponges the “pearls” which drip from the lips of their “guru's.” But most of these “Faith “Teachers” are influenced by the “strange fire” of William Kenyon who's “theology” is deeply rooted in the Science of the Mind, and Christian Science; His catchphrase, “What I confess, I possess” is quoted by one and all. Yet the Scriptures say: “I am against the prophets” says the Lord, “who steal My words from each other.” Jer 23:30

So then; it`s reasonable to classify the Faith Movement as a Cult. But worse than that, it`s heretical!

THE HERESY OF FAITH
By “heresy” we mean any teaching or “theology” contrary to the Testimony of ha Mashiach, the Spirit of Prophecy. Rev 19:10 In this light consider the following statements: “Satan conquered Jesus on the cross.” (Kenneth Copeland). Now compare this with the Testimony of Yeshua from the cross.“It is accomplished!” Is this the cry of a defeated man? On the contrary; this is the cry of the victorious Roman General who realises the battle is won. “Tetelestai!”

Look to the words of King David, “God has sworn to Him (ha Mashiach) He was neither abandoned in Hades nor did His flesh suffer decay.” Psa 16:10

Or the Testimony of Kefa speaking on Yom Shavuot: “This man, delivered up by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put Him to death. And God raised Him up again -- since it was impossible for Him to be held in (death's) power --- Therefore, having been exalted to the right hand of God and having received from the Father the promise of Holy Spirit, He has poured forth that which you both see and hear. --- Therefore let all the House of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Mashiach! - this Yeshua whom you crucified.” Acts 2:23-36

When Kenneth Copeland says “Satan conquered Jesus on the cross.” he speaks “heresy” and blasphemy for his words glorify Satan above ha Mashiach. Surely the sincere believer must wonder by what nature and what spirit do such men really speak?” If Ba`alam was unable to prophesy a word against Israel contrary to God`s will, how can Kenneth Copeland claim that by God`s anointing he contradicts the Testimony of Yeshua, the Son of God?

What about this from Morris Curillo: “You're not looking at Morris Cerullo, you`re looking at God, you`re looking at Jesus.” Well, I`m tempted to speak unkindly so Ill let Yeshua Himself answer: “Philip said to Him “Lord, show us the Father.”
Yeshua said to him: “He who has seen Me has seen the Father.” John 14:8-9 Tell me, Friends: when you look at ha Mashiach in the scriptures, do you immediately think “Morris Curello!” Be honest now! Do you see the light of the Glory of the Son of the Living God, the radiance of His Glory, and the exact representation of His nature shining forth from the face of Morris Curello? When he looks in the mirror do you think, he does ? (2 Cor 4:6)

Robert Tilton`s mission is: “to persuade the poor to give what they (can) to God`s surrogate - so they too (can) be blessed.” He raised 65 million dollars in one single year. Benny Hinn receives over $100.000.000 in “donations” and “sales” per annum. Most of those who so generously give are oblivious to the heresy of these “profits” because Faith Movement theology is extremely seductive to “the mind set on the flesh” That's why Paul warns believers: “do not even associate with any so-called brother if he should be an immoral person, or covetous, - or a swindler 1 Cor 5:11
We cannot condone doctrinal error amongst the Ekklesia of God. Where there is wrong thinking, we must seek to correct it. If we are negligent to do these things, how can we say we have a love for the “brethren” - indeed, are we really loving our neighbours as ourselves? “Do you not judge those within the “Church” 1 Cor 5:12 + 1 Pet. 4:17

But, you can have all that these “faith teachers” are offering you for so many dollars and 99c. if that's what you really desire. For the rest of your lives you can live in health and prosperity by the power of your faith, granting God your permission to “work His works,” never realising that it`s Satan, not Yeshua, who really sits in your temple. 2 Thess 1:3-4 But before you make your final decision, listen to the words of Jeremiah: “An appalling and terrible thing has happened in the land,” says the; The prophets prophecy falsely in My name, the shepherds rule by their own authority and my people love it so: But what will you do at the end of it? (Jer 5:30-31)

We believe it's reasonable to classify the teachings of the Faith Movement as heresy; But worse than that: it`s deception.

THE DECEPTION OF “FAITH”
What is the most often heard appeal of the Faith teachers?
Is it “Give your life to Christ?”
Or “Give your tithes; and God will bless you the ten-fold.” Answers on a postcard -- But seriously folks!!! - I don't deny they are a generous people: amongst their own kind. But as members of the Apostolic Church, ought not there “giving” be shared “generously” amongst “all?” (Acts 2:44-45)

In truth, isn't it the same kind of “hoarding” and “keeping” spirit which works within Romanism? We hear now how the Vatican has decreed excessive wealth to be sin. We're making plans to ask the Vatican Bank for a “large contribution” to our war chest for Ephraim. “Watch this space” by all means; but don't hold your breath!

But it`s not just Mr. Copeland is it? What about “God`s servant,” Morris Cerullo, who ought to be running Argos, if you ask me. Truth to tell, Mr Cerullo is no one's servant but his own: In my opinion (for what it`s worth) he's nothing more than a self serving, self promoting money grabbing fraud, a false prophet and a fool to boot! Strong stuff you say? Alright then; in what way is Morris Cerullo any different than Simon Magus? (Acts 8:9-24)

If YESHUA Moshiach ha is truly “the same yesterday, today and forever more,” what would He say to a man like Morris Curello who will “sell you” the anointing of God`s Son for so many dollars and 99c? It may well be “Christian” but it`s certainly not Biblical, (nor is it HOLY Spirit) And yet every day millions of gullible people part with their money out of desperate hope or maybe the same desire to make a fast buck! For once the world has got it right; it`s just a scam, or as Yeshua says it, a “green” Fig Tree, CURSED OF GOD! Don't be fooled. It's Simon Magus ministry.

THE POWER OF FAITH
Power OF faith? THERE IS NO POWER IN FAITH! To think this is as foolish as thinking Yeshua came to restore the Sovereignty to Israel. This is the mind which works in the pre Pentecost disciples; they are pre-occupied with the idea of the Restoration of the Kingdom to Israel because their minds were yet apart from the Spirit of Divine Wisdom, whom Yeshua would send upon them “not many days from now!” Consequently, their vision was firmly fixed upon the things of the world – after all hadn't Yeshua just spent 40 days speaking to them about "the Kingdom of God.” Didn't every sermon He ever preached begun “The Kingdom of God is like ---”

Yeshua of course, had already declared to Pilate how His Kingdom was not of this world, and He had told His disciples how flesh and blood do not inherit His Kingdom. And yet, the last question they ask of Him as He prepares to ascend to His Father is - “Lord, is it at this time You are restoring the kingdom to Israel?” (Acts 1:6) But did Israel ever possess the Sovereignty in the first place? Or is the God of Israel the Sovereign LORD over all things? It's true that during the days of David Israel was united under one king, but if the Kingdom of David is a type of the Messianic Kingdom isn't the real idea pointing to the Sovereignty of God rather than the Sovereignty of Israel?

I`m saying it`s no different for the disciples of Copeland, Cerullo, Hinn, who seek to possess of themselves the Power which belongs to God alone. Only when His Holy Spirit works in us will God`s Holy power work through us:
Don't we find the same principle at work in our Justification by faith? Are we made Righteous? Do we possess of ourselves any Righteousness? Or is it rather the Righteousness of Yeshua, the only Righteous man, which the Father reckons to our account?

Faith is not the power to obtain anything – but by the gift of faith we shall prove faithful to the Testimony of Mashiach in obedience to His Commandments.

To define our faith as possessing Divine power is to present to men the idea that by the possession of faith they have power to do pretty much whatever they will. (Which I guess is what the faith teachers are really saying.) But the Bible teaches that “faith” is really the means by/through which we lay hold of the unlimited Power of God through the name (authority) of ha Mashiach. Apostolic “faith” is always “united with the word of God which abides in the heart” (Rom 10:8 Heb 4:1-2) “Have faith in God” says Yeshua, (Mark 11:22) - not “have faith in faith.” Who are you going to believe?

BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES FOR PROSPERITY
“Do not be anxious then saying “What shall we eat,? what shall we drink?” or “with what shall we clothe ourselves?” For all these things the Gentiles eagerly seek, for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.
But SEEK FIRST HIS KINGDOM AND HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS and ALL THESE THINGS shall be added to you.”

Some people ask: Is “Prosperity” God`s will for us?” Well, did you ever count the numbers of sheep and cattle those Israelites possessed? The Bible promises the many blessings of prosperity to those who obey God`s commandments. Biblical Prosperity is “the inevitable consequence of our faithfulness to God.” If there ever was a “Doctrine of Prosperity” it`s author would not be short of scriptures upon which to establish it; but it would surely be built upon the same foundational principle of which Paul speaks in 2 Thess 2:13 when he says “God has chosen you for a salvation through sanctification.”

In other words, those who are sanctified are shown to be chosen for salvation. Likewise we say, only those who prove faithful to the keeping of His commandments will be shown to “reap” Biblical Prosperity.

There is absolutely no Scriptural warrant by which you, me or anyone else might set down the promise of prosperity as a formula for personal gain. It seems, at best, Morris Cerullo & Co. have either gotten hold of an entirely different idea, (see 1 Tim. 6:3-7) or they have deliberately perverted and corrupted the original idea into a gospel of Personal gain. This is almost ironic, since Biblical prosperity rests on the sure foundation of Divine integrity.

To be a beneficiary of Mr Curello`s promise of prosperity, all you need do is send him your tithe, pledge a $10,000 miracle offering, or purchase one of his trinkets for so many dollars and 99c
But to become a beneficiary of Biblical prosperity, you must first establish to a measure of certainty within your own heart that this is the kind of prosperity you really seek. You will need to be as sincere as you are certain.

Notice bow Yeshua likens those “Jews” who are preoccupied with the things of this world to the “Gentiles.” (meaning the nations of the so called “godless peoples”) Wouldn't He by the same measure apply the same words to “Christians”? What Yeshua is saying in Matt 6 is that it`s only by the abandonment of self, whole and entire, that any man (Christian or Israelite) can truly qualify as a citizen of God`s Kingdom.

The emounah of our experimental obedience to the First and Greatest Commandment is the gateway to the land of Promise: “Thou shalt love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul mind and strength;” And what is the second greatest commandment? Only the grace of God will persuade a man to embrace the promise of Biblical Prosperity. We could never prove more faithful to God`s word than Himself, so we can be certain that the One who numbers the hairs of our heads, who knows in advance all our need, will surely provide all things to those who trust in Him.

Does this sound difficult to you? Well, did Yeshua say that salvation was a “difficult” business, or an “impossible” one? Didn't He also say “many are called but few are chosen.” Matt 22:14

Sadly, Biblical prosperity is not what the many are seeking. The alternative route to worldly riches offered by the Faith Teachers are more to their liking.
But we hope for better things from you -- who have been chosen for a salvation through sanctification to be revealed in the “last days.”

JUDAISM AND PROSPERITY
Someone's bound to wonder: “Are you an “old covenant guy?” Well in a way I am, because I am a renewed covenant guy. No one in the Bible ever said you don't need to keep the Law;But they did say “you don't need to keep the law by the efforts of your flesh;” - because you'll never do it That's why Yeshua gives to you His Spirit of grace – because That's the only way you can ever do it. (Just as God promised “Old Covenant” Israel (I prefer Tenach Israel) Ezek 36-37)

Don't worry, I`m not coming to Judaize you all; It's just that it might be good for us all to have a look at what “old covenant” people think about all of this. To the Orthadox Jew the Sovereign Will of G-d is arbitrary in deciding who is born into wealth and who into poverty. However, the individual, regardless of his providence, remains responsible for producing the means by which God finds His basis for blessing, (our obedience)

Charity is very important - The Hebrew word is “tzedakah” - “righteousness” and the best way to give tzedakah, is as an indefinite interest free loan, thus delivering the recipient of any “embarrassment” should they prove unable to repay a debt. What a wonderful teaching eh? “Giving” should be joyful rather than out of a sense of duty. Torah giving is YHWH giving and the motive is the secret joy of knowing that the one to whom the gift is given doesn`t know who gave it.

Jewish believers are encouraged to give their tithe as tzedekah using their wealth wisely to provide for the needs of family, neighbours, and even the stranger in their midst.

Now look, I`m not saying for one moment that every believing Jew is 100% obedient to every teaching of their “faith” - but then – is every “Christian” 100% obedient to every teaching of Jesus? If only it were so, then you'd really start making us all jealous.

Judaism discourages materialism, whilst recognising the role material possessions play in the service of G-d. “Where there is no flour there is no Torah.” (Mishnah) Talmud teaches: “a pleasant home, nicely furnished” is important for a persons psychological well being.

Makes good sense doesn`t it? Likewise, Judaism is acutely aware of the dangers of great wealth, which has no lasting value of itself. As with Materialism, Judaism teaches that the real value of wealth is that generous contribution it affords the wealthy to the furtherance of our good service of others. “When a man leaves the world neither silver nor gold nor precious stones nor pearls will accompany him, but only ha Torah he has learnt and the good works he has performed.” {Mishnah} (we prefer James 2:23-24)

I don't see much wrong with any of that. In fact, to be honest, That's really what I believe..

PROSPERITY vs POVERTY?
A few years ago, Bryn Jones sent me this booklet, which he opens with the anecdote of a telephone conver--sation with a reporter who asked whether he preached a “Prosperity message?”
Bryn's response? “Well I certainly don't preach a Poverty one.” (Pure Bryn!) But you see, that statement sets the whole tone of his argument or more accurately “doctrine.” He compares one “extreme” taken deliberately out of context in order to “defeat” it by negating the opposite extreme. It's a philosophical ploy; one we've all made use of over the years.

But when we begin to take our stand on the quickness of our minds; or when we begin to build our doctrines out of our own intelligence, we will inevitably embrace a theology of personal preference. We will always choose for ourselves what seems (to us) the “most desirable,” but sometimes, it`s nothing more than the “lesser of two evils.”

This is the fruits of the Tree which gives knowledge of good and evil. And so many today, just like Eve, are beguiled by the craftiness of the Serpent to reach out their hand and taste and see! But it`s not the Wisdom of God is it? For that we will need to eat fruit from a different tree.

To rely on human reason may well “enlighten” or “enable” us to the discerning of good from evil: but what do we do about the ulterior motive of our heart, or the self corrupted intention of our thinking?
At best we are making our “judgments” by our perception of what we esteem as the highest moral (or ethical) authority. I`m saying, isn't there a greater need? Must we not also learn to discern our perceptions?

In the end, we all tend to see things as they “appear” to be – one man's truth is just another man's image of honesty – one man's freedom fighter is another man's terrorist and so on - because we are seeing things from the limited perspective of a fallen man.

God on the other hand sees things as they really are, and to have vision like that, we need to eat of the fruits of His Wisdom. We may say “We have the wisdom of God” but our words and our actions will always reveal the truth.

So then: I guess the fact that we are wide open to the charge of preaching a “Poverty Message” is in large part because we speak against the faith and prosperity teachers; or because we do not believe that any true servant of God should charge any man (unmuzzled oxen not withstanding) for the privilege of “witnessing” to the Testimony of our Lord and King, Yeshua. Freely we have received; and freely shall we give.

We don't preach a popular message do we? Our words cause offence all over the place. So we don't receive many invitations to preach on big platforms to crowds who'll happily throw their credit cards into a dustbin to support our “ministry.” We are small (like Jonathan and his amour bearer) and our “costs” for this ministry run to the hundreds per month not the millions. Our bank account never seems to have too much in it at any given time, but like a magic porridge pot (or something) there's always enough to meet the need.
Do I preach a “Poverty Message?” Not at all! For one thing, the message I am preaching to you is the gospel of King Yeshua and His Kingdom. But truth to tell, I don't consider myself “impoverished” but “prosperous” In fact, I believe I`m a rich and wealthy man. It's just that I don't measure true riches in terms of dollars and sterling and euro`s. Because I don't believe that “mammon” is the kind of riches God`s promise is speaking about. It's really about the riches of the wealth of the treasures of knowledge and wisdom which are found in Yeshua – the Living Torah – that wonderful field in which we've been walking, happened upon a pearl of great price. In exchange for everything we possess, the owner of that field has given to us the legal right to dig that entire field and the right to possess whatsoever treasures we may find there.” I guess I've been digging that field for a good while now, and I`m depositing all the treasures I've found in the Bank of Heaven, That's my riches and my wealth:

“Do not lay up for your-selves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven – for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Matt 6:19-21

Some people don't read their Bible much do they? There's all sorts of reasons I guess. But maybe if they did, they'd be richer and more prosperous and have far less to grumble and complain about eh? Well it`s just a thought!

But Ill confess this much to you: sometimes I look around my house and get a bit religious and think “I really must sell some of my possessions.” God always seems to ask “Why?” More often than not, He seems to say “Here, have some more!” See, I sometimes forget how good and how generous my Abba really is;

Those who love me make sure I have plenty to eat and that I don't walk around in rags (even if some people think I do) Am I a giving person? I think so, but you can ask others about that. All I ever try to do is live my life moment by moment believing that everything I have is given by God. So I've given it all back to Him, and so He`s given it all back to me; (I bet I get worn out before He does) I tell Him, “Take what you want from what you gave me and do with it whatever you wish.” And sometimes He does just that, and if He ever discerns a grumble or complaint, I usually get a thick ear (so to speak) because we've entered into Covenant. All He ever asks of me (or anyone else) is that by our faith we are faithful to Him just as we “abide in Him; in His word” And so He abides in us as Living Torah) and by His Spirit of Grace He performs His own work, and it always “pleases Him.”(Did I say that right Lord?)

HEALTH & HEALING
I've heard Kenneth Copeland say “Healing is God`s will;” and there's a lot of truth in this statement – but not the whole truth. Mr. Copeland means that it`s God`s declared will to heal all sickness - in the whole world.
This stands in direct contradiction to the Testimony of Scripture. I've heard Paul Cain express the same idea. “I foresee a day when every hospital ward will be empty.” He is saying that by the Spirit of God, he “foresees” a time, whilst the world yet exists, when God removes all sickness from all mankind. The Word of God tells us: “The Testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” Rev 19:10 And again: “know this first of all, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of ones own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.” 2 Pet 1:20-21 - Do we take our stand on the Testimony of Yeshua or the “private interpretations:” of “faith prophets?” We all know of many “prophecies” which don't come to pass: And yet, in our time, the world has never seen so many “anointed” prophets and apostles, if the Latter Day Rainers, Restorationists & neo-Pentecostals are to be believed. But as surely as “all roads lead to Rome,” all false prophecy generates false vision and false teaching. Why? Because you have to feed the beast of your making. False vision entices ignorant and unseeing men to focus upon a future which can never be realised by a promise that can never be fulfilled because God is not the one who has spoken it. But men “by an act of human will” spoke it.

So subtle and persuasive are Satan`s schemes, that if it were possible, and if the times had not been limited, even the elect would be deceived. “Where there is no vision the people cast of restraint.” False vision is no vision. And what does the scripture say: “For lack of knowledge my people perish.” So many “Christians” will one day stand before Yeshua and say: “Lord, Lord, did we not perform many miracles in your name?” And Yeshua will answer: “I never knew you; depart from Me you who practice Lawlessness.”
Friends, the predictions of Paul Cain and Kenneth Copeland will never come to pass, because of what God has first said through the true prophet, Moshe: - “Now it shall be, if you will diligently obey the LORD your God, being careful to do all His commandments which I command you today, - all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, - the Lord shall command the blessing upon you in your barns and all that you put your hand to - the Lord shall establish you as a Holy people to Himself as he swore to you, - And the Lord shall make you abound in prosperity Deut 28:1-14 - “Therefore you shall keep the commandments and the statutes and the judgments which I am commanding you today, to do them - And the Lord will remove from you all sickness and He will not put on you any of the harmful diseases of Egypt which you have known, ” Deut. 7:11-15

God does not promise to remove all sickness from the world (for Egypt is the symbol of the World) But He does promise to remove all sickness from those who will be diligent to obey His commandments and careful to walk in His ways.

The “Faith teaching” on Health raises many problems in light of Scripture: For example, do some teach that all who are presently sick are in sin? We do not deny that sin is the doorway for death the enter the world, and that sickness belongs to death. But are all sick people afflicted with their sickness as a chastisement or even punishment for sin? The Scriptures reveal that this is not the case. Sin is not the universal reason that sicknesses remain unhealed. But there is no “single” reason why it is not so; Yeshua points to the man born blind. It's not that this is the “exception to the rule” - there are “no rules!” except one: God who is Sovereign over all will do just as He will to whom he will when He will and as it pleases He is the God who makes sick and makes well. You can't put that kind of rule in a box and sell it for so many dollars and 99c. Watch out lest by laying an unclean hand upon a stumbling Ark of the Covenant the Glory of the Lord should break out against you. - not for you.

I believe the same God who commands me to speak commands me to pray for the sick “believing.” Will everyone I pray for be healed? I sure hope so; but all I`m doing is “acting” in the obedience of faith; the rest is in the heart of God. There's no question that God can do it: But to speak presump-tuously is utter foolishness, and guarantees nothing save God`s displeasure.

SIGNS & WONDERS & MIRACLES
Morris Cerullo will tell you; “The greatest revelation God ever gave me was signs wonders and miracles.” He'll say it at least twice every day on God TV. Benny Hinn reaches hundreds of millions of people day after day, promoting his miracle power anointing that makes him just that little bit superior to the likes of you and me.

The people love it so: the donations from the undiscerning flood into the coffers: No one seems to care that so many of these miracles turn out to be fake. At the risk of repeating myself, I believe“an evil and adulterous generation seek for a sign.” Yeshua said that.

But does anyone actually deny that God can work Signs & Wonders & Miracles? Overwhelming evidence “proves” that they do occur from time to time. Of course, the kind of “Signs & Wonders & Miracles” Morris Curello boasts of don't actually stretch to the mind numbing “Parting of the Red Sea or the Sun Standing still, or the Transforming of well water into New wine. In fact, they don't even stretch to dizzying heights of “visualising” yachts and private jets into their existence within the Holy of Holies” - which is what more than a few of them claim to be possible: (Kenneth Copeland for one) – No! These “signs & wonders & miracles” are really to do with fantastic sums of money appearing or arriving “miraculously,” or the kind of healing and deliverance variety of miracles which are common throughout the entirety of the more Mainstream Charismatic Churches. As with all these Faith Movement “Signs & Wonders & Miracles, they are performed as attesting “proofs” for the “Faith Prophet's “anointing.” Paul Cain has said: “Nothing attests to the ministry of a man more than signs and wonders.”

But is this really what the Scriptures teach? They certainly vindicate the ministry of ha Mashiach, as “that prophet like unto Moses” whom God should raise up from amongst the sons of Israel. “that they might believe in Him whom the Father has sent” - but then, Yeshua is not crusading with a light show, manipulative music and a catalogue of goods ready to launch His make-me-rich appeal is He? - well come on, is He? Because if this is your Jesus, he won't be able to save you from anything. At best, he's a figment of your own imagination, and at worst, he's an Antichrist counterfeit.
If that “attacks your faith” I guess you qualify for membership of the Jeremiah club. “Some people” really do love it so. But what will they do at the end of it?

Then again, “some people” don't seem bothered about very much at all, so long as they get prosperity, health personal salvation and – oh yes, justification especially before their accusers, because heaven forbid anyone should ever dare to charge them of “sin.” - especially since they are on their way to heaven. (You're surely not such as these – are you – well come on – are you?)

Signs & Wonders & Miracles will do very well for those who seek a salvation without cost. But be warned: “An evil and adulterous generation seek for a sign.”

THE TRUE COVENANT
How is it that so many “Christians” fail to see that the Covenant of Grace through Yeshua does not exempt believers from obedience to the Law of God? How is it they've failed to see that this Covenant of Grace is not a “New” or “different” Covenant to that established through Moshe? The promise of the Holy Spirit is not a new dynamic offered “exclusively” to “New Testament” believers. (see Ezek 36) How have so many “Christians” failed to see how the Law of God is really the promise of God.

This is the True Covenant God makes with mankind: It is a Conditional Covenant of Grace through Yeshua. Not a “New Covenant” - but a “Renewed Covenant.”

We do not deny that the Law is a “curse” and not a blessing for the “flesh” of fallen mankind. But “Religious Men” have always “believed the promise of God” and sought to obtain the “rewards” by and for the flesh, By doing so, they have denied the very heart of the Promise of God in which they have believed. Fallen mankind forgets one vital truth very quickly; that he is fallen mankind. This is exactly what Paul is getting at in Rom 8:3 “What the law could not do (set Israel free from the law of sin and death) weak as it was through (it`s dependence in ) the flesh.“

The apostle of Yeshua says that the perfect Law of God is “weak” but from who's perspective is it weak? If from God`s perspective, he must say (as he does say) “The Law is good, and Holy being of God” Rom 7:12 But in Rom 8:3 he speaks from the perspective of the flesh, for later he will say; “that for which Israel is seeking for, it has not obtained, but those who were chosen obtained it, (as the first fruits of Israel) and the rest were hardened.” Rom 11:7 And how did some obtain it whilst the many did not? “Some” obtained it by Grace, through faith (Eph 2:8) whilst many continued to seek it by the efforts of the flesh in hope of obtaining for the flesh the blessings of Covenant. Rom 8:2-4

Is it really any different for the Christian than for the Jew? Is the promise of the spirit, by works of the law or through faith? To enter into Covenant with God one must first embrace the conditions of Covenant. Christians will talk about the “Unconditional Covenant of Grace.” In truth, there never was an Unconditional Covenant – the Abrahamic Covenant came close, but then, Abraham obeyed God, not for himself but for His descendants. The Condition of the Covenant is the obedience of faith. Eph 2:8 This is the teaching of Moshe as well as Yeshua.
IN CONCLUSION
I guess some of you won't care too much for what I've written. Well, no one is forcing you to believe anything; (or making you wear a cap that doesn`t fit) But if I've touched the heart of God, thats all that really matters, and if some “good Christian folk” are outraged at my “tone” well, maybe Kerux isn't really your kind of food - eh?

I believe the Prophecy of Zech 11 is the God`s heart for the “Faith Movement” and that we're about to witness a demonstration of God`s Sovereign Power. Since the days of Kefa men of God have been saying “Now is the time for judgment to begin in the House of God.” To this generation, I believe that God is coming to Vindicate His Great Name, and secure for Himself a faithful remnant, made ready for the day of deep darkness and distress which is soon coming upon the face of the earth.
I believe that God is about to perform an astonishing and extraordinary work in our midst; when people will say: “This is the thing that God will never do.” But God will defy you to expose false religion, and the false professor of “faith.” Let every jug filled with wine soberly consider the question: “For what purpose were you filled with wine?”

We speak first to the prophets of the Faith Movement because these are the ones God has “first” indicated to us. REPENT whilst a little while remains to you, or PERISH. God is coming to break covenant with you, to break up your union and to strike at the prophets that He might make an end of it.” WHY? Because -----

“An appalling and terrible thing has happened int the land. The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule on their own authority, and My people love it so; NUT WHAT WILL YOU DO AT THE END OF IT?" Jer 5:30-31

Shabbat Shalom faitfhul believer. See to it that no man mislead you.

DAVID ISRAEL
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