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What’s Your Question? for May 30

Did you get your handkerchief?

Last week many received letters from "Saint Matthew’s Church" claiming the Holy Spirit told them we needed their health and wealth doctrine. It contained a paper handkerchief, based on Acts 19:11,12. Notice first, Paul was an apostle and had miraculous power. These people have no power. Second, the Holy Spirit was guiding Paul. These people claimed the H.S. told them to send this. They did not know my name, so I know the H.S. did not tell them to send it to me! These kinds of promotions are motivated by the same carnal spirit as those who operate lotteries and casinos – greed. The context shows what happened when men assumed to act in the name of Christ. They left "naked and wounded" (Acts 19:16). It is a serious thing to use Christ’s name in things He has not authorized.

 

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