Just when you find that the majority of Christian pastors, priests, and pious religious leaders are known for false teachings, twisted scripture, and slippery ways to get into your pockets; they always seem to surprise you with their cunning and worldly political ways. It's easy to spot the hypocrisy in Catholicism, and now it's becomming more prevalent among protestants. Evangelicals are to be representatives of the reformation and followers of Jesus Christ. Their job is to bring truth of God’s Word to the people, setting them free from religious organizations that bind and control you with traditions of men and their outdated rituals. If your going to dip your toes into politics as an Evangelical leader, let the "Holy Spirit" guide you; not some fool holding up a bible. Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him. (Psalm 26:4). An evangelist needs to be strong in God’s Word. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. (2 Timothy 4:5). Keep focused on the Word and keep a clear mind in every situation. Don't be afraid to suffer for the Lord and fully carry out your ministry. "It's not all a joy ride."
Don’t call yourself Christian and follow false
prophets. For such are false apostles, deceitful workers,
transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. (2 Corinthians
11:13). These people are false teachers who disguise themselves as
apostles of Christ. (Matthew 24, Mark 13).
Beware lest any man spoil you through
philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the
rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. (Colossians 2:8). Forget about the
philosophy and traditions of men who follow the wickedness of this
world instead of Christ. We all need to live in this world, but we
do not need to take part in the world’s wickedness. When you do, it
hurts our Heavenly Father, just as it would hurt any parent who
cares for their child. Do what you need to do each day to get by,
but always lean towards the Holy spirit in your decisions.
As for those
phony evangelicals, priests, and teachers of God’s Word. A false witness shall
not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish. (Proverbs
19:9). They may fool many people with their constant lies, but they
will not go unpunished; and without repentance, shall perish without
any chance of salvation. Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’
will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of
my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord,
Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your
name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I
declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of
lawlessness.’ (Matthew 7:21-23). Not everyone who calls out to the
Lord will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Many think just because they
put on the act of being a believer they are right with God. You must
be doing the will of God "Not the will of man."
They say they teach in the name of Jesus, but God never sent them.
God will reject and expose them for their evil deeds (breakers of
His law) and false teachings. (Luke 13:27). Jesus will tell
them; I NEVER KNEW YOU!
A note from the editor: If
you are wondering why I am even writing this newsletter, it is
because I am a 71 year old non-denominational evangelical
Keep The Faith,
Barton