How Not To Be Deceived By Cults (Even Christian Ones)

ZNPaaneah · 06-11-2018, 04:40 PM

The point is that it isn't true. Why is this person rich? Because of possessions, title, position, etc? This world is passing away, like the flower that today is and tomorrow is not. All of that is vanity, it isn't real.

Are they rich because of the "rich word"? Every good thing comes from God, they aren't rich, they are a servant of a rich God. Why are they taking credit from God?

Saying they are rich indicates that you don't know that you are an heir of God.

Why do you add this term like it is a title: "rich brother"? Surely it is to make a distinction. Simply using the term is to treat them differently. Besides, who are you to judge?

Evangelical · 06-11-2018, 07:44 PM

I'm not using it as a title but as a description of some attribute. If it's a title, then sure, it's favoritism or glorifying them. I might know so and so are rich, just like I know they are white or black, tall or short. It might have some relevance, and does not necessarily mean recognition of those facts is attributing to them any glory that would steal God's glory. For example, maybe I want to ask the tall ones to reach the top of the shelf and the short ones to crawl into a narrow space. I don't see it as an issue unless someone makes it an issue. Based on 1 Timothy 6:17-19, it seems he wants the rich brothers to do more giving and charity.

06-11-2018, 04:40 PM	#1
ZNPaaneah Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 7,105	Re: How Not To Be Deceived By Cults (Even Christian Ones) The point is that it isn't true. Why is this person rich? Because of possessions, title, position, etc? This world is passing away, like the flower that today is and tomorrow is not. All of that is vanity, it isn't real. Are they rich because of the "rich word"? Every good thing comes from God, they aren't rich, they are a servant of a rich God. Why are they taking credit from God? Saying they are rich indicates that you don't know that you are an heir of God. Why do you add this term like it is a title: "rich brother"? Surely it is to make a distinction. Simply using the term is to treat them differently. Besides, who are you to judge? __________________ They shall live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God

06-11-2018, 07:44 PM	#2
Evangelical Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 3,965	Re: How Not To Be Deceived By Cults (Even Christian Ones) I'm not using it as a title but as a description of some attribute. If it's a title, then sure, it's favoritism or glorifying them. I might know so and so are rich, just like I know they are white or black, tall or short. It might have some relevance, and does not necessarily mean recognition of those facts is attributing to them any glory that would steal God's glory. For example, maybe I want to ask the tall ones to reach the top of the shelf and the short ones to crawl into a narrow space. I don't see it as an issue unless someone makes it an issue. Based on 1 Timothy 6:17-19, it seems he wants the rich brothers to do more giving and charity.