Criticism and Controversy

Be not deceived, there will be times of controversy and criticism in your christian walk. There are all manner of cults running about trying to get people to believe all manner of doctrines. Some are well known and some are hidden, only open to a select few.

The reason for this message is to in-lighten all who read this to be watchful and careful, who they bless and who they listen to.

Jesus had Criticism and Controversy in His ministry. Most of it, but not all, came from the Jews hierarchy. His messages came from the heart and knowledge of the Spirit of God. His doctrine upset all manner of laws and doctrines, that were from men and not from God. Don't misunderstand He never contradicted the Mosaic Law only the doctrines that the Jews had added by themselves, without the authorization from God.

Mat 6:2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. Our rewards as christians come from silent obedience. Without shouting, public display of our piety, giving of offerings, donations and tithes. The best example of this is the Jewish Priest at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. They make prayers openly, standing in public praying loudly. This is contrary to the will of God to be secret in our prayers.

The ability's that we receive from the Holy Spirit(Gifts of the Spirit) are to be used without any fan-fair. We are emissaries of Christ and not an entity within ourselves. We seek no Glory nor praise for all praise and Glory belong to God. Remember without God we are nothing. Mat 15:7-9 Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,