Several years ago there were two errors that popped up. one was that we should thank God for trials. Thank you Lord for giving me Cancer in other words. the truth is we should give thanks to God in trials for our healing, not for the trial itself, but thanks and praise for deliverance before
it manifests.
The other which Ken Copeland advocates is we don't ever have any trials.
or after growing in faith we shouldn't have any because we should have control of everything. Based on his other heredical doctrines-- not at this time so we can stay on the subject at hand.
Every trial which sometimes can be some opposition, must be overcome by faith---but first there must be a trial. He specifically states we should have no---trials. Positive confession can be understood through the case of Moses at the sea. first the trial---Pharaoh is coming, then as God said to Moses you stretch out the rod and command the sea.
This doesn't always occur as we know Stephen is stoned to death even though he confesses he sees Jesus standing there looking down. The blessing of going to heaven does not eliminate the trial, nor does a confession change God's eternal purposes as in Stephen's case.
The object of learning wisdom is to made better, not angry which is to forfeit wisdom, my own wisdom here.
To be clear, God turns all things to work for good, and a positive confession is like the aroma of a sweet smelling savor. the key word is balance of truth.
First error.
Ephesians 5:19-21 (King James Version)
<sup class="versenum" id="en-KJV-29324">19</sup>Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
<sup class="versenum" id="en-KJV-29325">20</sup>Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
<sup class="versenum" id="en-KJV-29326">21</sup>Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
Where's the error? Blaming God for making you sick.
1 Peter 2:24 (King James Version)
<sup class="versenum" id="en-KJV-30424">24</sup>Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
GOD gave HIS SON for your healing then makes you sick? What HE doesn't know HIS own mind?
LOL So you're right. Thank GOD for the mess we're in because we get to see HIM do HIS thing in our lives.
Error number 2
Kenneth Copeland never said any such thing. He tells of times when he came under attack and was crippled up with major back pain just a few years ago. He tells of how GOD delivered him when he stood on HIS WORD.
He does not teach positive confession at all. He teaches speaking GODs WORD over your life.
Its very painfully obvious that you have never listened to Copeland. You've only listened to the enemy.
The man teaches of how JESUS only spoke or did what HE saw the Father do or speak, and how we are to do the same.
You sow discord when you talk against GODs anointed.
All throughout the Bible there are examples of how God dealt with those that rose up and spoke against God’s man such as:
- When Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses, Miriam was plagued with leprosy (Num. 12:9-10).
- When the people of Israel spoke against God and Moses (Num. 21:5-6), God sent fiery serpents to chastise them for their sin.
- When Korah and over 250 others spoke against Moses and Aaron (Num. 16:2-3), God allowed the earth to swallow Korah and the others up.
- When children mocked God’s man, Elisha (II Kings 2:22-23), God allowed two she bears to destroy 42 of the mockers.
- History tells us that Pontius Pilate, who ordered Jesus’ death, died by suicide.
- Judas turned against Jesus, and became so miserable about what he had done against Jesus that he killed himself (Mat. 27:5).
- The thief that perished on the cross with Christ, spoke against Jesus, and did not get saved and go to heaven.
David would not go against King Saul, even though the King did wrong several times against him. David’s heart was, “The LORD forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the LORD'S anointed: …” I Samuel 26:11. David knew it was wrong to oppose God’s man. However, today there are many that have not the fear or respect to restrain themselves from talking against or doing ill against the leader God has placed over the local church.
The pastor of any church certainly is not perfect. No one will agree with everything anyone does, let alone the many decisions the local shepherd has to make. He probably would not agree with all we do, either. However, he is the leader of the local church that God has for this time and should be obeyed, respected, and encouraged. Unless when scriptural error is involved, God takes him home, or God relocates him, he is to stay the church leader.
Belittling and questioning his ministries does much damage:
- Murmuring against God’s man is sin, and sin can only do harm to one’s life. One will not be all he can be with any sin in his life.
- Murmuring about another’s work for Christ will put one in a position of judging (Mat. 7:1), and that is the Holy Spirit’s job, in most situations, not ours.
- Complaining about the pastor, or any other church leader or facet of the church, is only going to spread discontent among others. It will sow seeds of discord, and in most cases, will only hinder, not build, the ministry (Proverbs 6:16-19). Division among members will result, when the leader is opposed.
- Speaking against the pastor, or other God-appointed leader, could hinder the Holy Spirit of God from working in one’s life or could bring the wrath of God on the violators.
- Speaking ill against God’s man will not encourage the pastor in doing all he can do. It discourages most pastors, and the body of Christ will surely suffer.
- When we talk about or question what the pastor is doing (or other church leaders, for that matter) we are negating his authority to the listeners. If it is our children that hear us roast the preacher after a sermon, it may not be long until the children lose respect for his ministry, and do not heed the biblical advice that is delivered from the pulpit or classroom. One day the parent may wonder why the children are not following what was taught in church from the Bible. They would never suspect their own bad-mouthing of the preacher in their home had taught them that if the parents do not respect the pastor, then they do not have to.
- Murmuring against the man of God will hinder the effect any ministry has on the neighboring community, if any disunity among church members is heard of by them.
Aaron and Hur knew a principle about helping the man of God that would encourage and help any pastor today. They noticed when Moses’ arms were up while directing a battle, that Israel had the victory over the enemy. When the leader was tired and had not the strength to lift up his arms, the battle was in the favor of the enemy. Aaron and Hur made sure their leader’s arms were held high, so that they would get the victory. They physically held up their leader’s arms.
If more people would realize that honoring God’s man is honoring God and His work, and would encourage and help their pastor, more spiritual battles would be won; and more pastors would be encouraged. Lift up your leader's arms, do not force them down!
“If you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything!”
