It is no gainsaying that many Christian doctrines are being criticised daily by Christians and non-Christians alike. Infact, almost every teaching in the Bible has been criticised or misinterpreted even from the time of our Lord Jesus. Little wonder why people castigate pastors for preaching about some of these doctrines. Buh hey! the gospel must be preached no matter whoose ox is gored. If you cannot preach it, let another who believes in it, do so. Our Job is to be like the Berean Christians and go back home to search the scriptures.(Acts 17:11)
There is indeed a great divide about many issues in Christiandom, e.g Church adminstration,Speaking in tounges, Prophecy, Dressing, Tithes and offerings, Dates and Time, e.t.c but I have learned in my walk not to argue these things..(Titus3:9)
One of my favourite lecturers in school usually says and I quote "Religion is a dogma, u either take it or leave it!"
Are you confused about any of these doctrines? Then, PRAY, ask the Holy Spirit to teach you the right thing to do. Ask him to help you understand and give you an encounter. 2. Read scriptures about the said doctrine. 3. Test and see...(Malachi 3:10).
I remember my disgust as a young Christian when I hear a group speaking in tounges, I felt it wasn't just right and I even had scriptures in support of my reservations but now....I know better...I have tasted and know the power, the refreshment and the answers that come from praying in the spirit..
As for tithing, I won't preach about it too, just try it and see... I personally won't guarantee you immediate returns if you are hoping to hit a jackpot, but I can guarantee you a sense of fufilment, gratitude and joy...Well, that's what I feel when I pay my Tithe, Yeah, I feel so grateful to God not just for the money I have but for the ability to give a fraction of it in Honour and appreciation of the only true God, the giver of all good and perfect gifts and of course because I have given, I am confident of receiving.(Luke6:38)
Today, I am a stay at home mum, yet I have EVERYTHING I NEED. Perhaps, my days of 'working' and constantly tithing speaks for me....Oh taste and See folks!
Shalom!
