Today in my travels I came across a sign which made some blasphemous boasts, claiming to do what only my God - the Creator of the world and King of the Jews Jesus Christ - can do.
This "Holy Spiritualist" claims to be able to "Handle Any Problem." The Bible says the approach of seeking spiritists to solve problems only creates more significant ones! People can be so desperate for knowledge or to affect the outcome of a situation they will go into financial debt, selling even their souls for guidance and power. King Saul sought the advice of a medium when there seemed no other option, and he was a fool to do so. The sign I saw welcomed all religions, but my relationship with the Almighty God prohibits such activity because of the abominable nature of it. Impostors of the true God have legitimate power, but seeking the aid of unclean spirits always brings a curse with it.
What grabbed my attention was the numerous stickers fixed around the sign, informing potential patrons that Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and electronic funds transfer were all acceptable forms of payment. I have heard people say things like, "All churches care about is money" and it would be a shame if it was true. Interestingly I have not heard the same criticism of fortune tellers or astrologers who charge fees for their services. This advertising offers the false promise any problems can be handled for a fee. Everything in this world which seems too good to be true often is, but God is not of this world. He sent Jesus Christ to be the Saviour of the world so we could be saved from the devil, sin, death, and hell. The world offers a grab-bag of solutions, but nothing in this world has the power to save.
The prophet spoke in Isaiah 55:1-3: "Ho! Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2 Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in abundance. 3 Incline your ear, and come to Me. Hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you-- the sure mercies of David." God offers salvation at His own expense. There is no cover charge to enter the kingdom of heaven. Only the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ received by faith is able to redeem men from death. Being "spiritual" cannot satisfy you. All the power of this world will leave you thirsty for more. Eat what is good, the Bread of Life Jesus Christ. Allow Him to satisfy you with the Living Water of the Holy Spirit. Everyone has problems, and only God is able to save us from ourselves and He has paid this fee at His expense.
This "Holy Spiritualist" claims to be able to "Handle Any Problem." The Bible says the approach of seeking spiritists to solve problems only creates more significant ones! People can be so desperate for knowledge or to affect the outcome of a situation they will go into financial debt, selling even their souls for guidance and power. King Saul sought the advice of a medium when there seemed no other option, and he was a fool to do so. The sign I saw welcomed all religions, but my relationship with the Almighty God prohibits such activity because of the abominable nature of it. Impostors of the true God have legitimate power, but seeking the aid of unclean spirits always brings a curse with it.
What grabbed my attention was the numerous stickers fixed around the sign, informing potential patrons that Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and electronic funds transfer were all acceptable forms of payment. I have heard people say things like, "All churches care about is money" and it would be a shame if it was true. Interestingly I have not heard the same criticism of fortune tellers or astrologers who charge fees for their services. This advertising offers the false promise any problems can be handled for a fee. Everything in this world which seems too good to be true often is, but God is not of this world. He sent Jesus Christ to be the Saviour of the world so we could be saved from the devil, sin, death, and hell. The world offers a grab-bag of solutions, but nothing in this world has the power to save.
The prophet spoke in Isaiah 55:1-3: "Ho! Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2 Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in abundance. 3 Incline your ear, and come to Me. Hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you-- the sure mercies of David." God offers salvation at His own expense. There is no cover charge to enter the kingdom of heaven. Only the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ received by faith is able to redeem men from death. Being "spiritual" cannot satisfy you. All the power of this world will leave you thirsty for more. Eat what is good, the Bread of Life Jesus Christ. Allow Him to satisfy you with the Living Water of the Holy Spirit. Everyone has problems, and only God is able to save us from ourselves and He has paid this fee at His expense.
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