tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post8799865190872665227..comments2024-03-24T00:59:11.710-07:00Comments on Thoughts on Books: The Bible, False Teachings and GodCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-31170683004450692552015-04-28T20:25:40.514-07:002015-04-28T20:25:40.514-07:00Hi Bluerose! It's so hard to comment on every ...Hi Bluerose! It's so hard to comment on every blog post isn't it! I struggle with that too. I want too but never get around to all of them. : )<br /><br />I'm finding this Tozer book to be so relevant for today, even though it was written over 50 years ago. Hope you enjoy it. Glad you came by and commented today. : )Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-4363235875326948302015-04-28T06:45:14.632-07:002015-04-28T06:45:14.632-07:00You've had so many wonderful posts lately, and...You've had so many wonderful posts lately, and I've done a horrible job of commenting before my tabs are closed, but I did want to thank you for this one! I immediately put Tozer's book on my list, and was thrilled when the kindle version went on sale. Needless to say, I grabbed it, and I'm looking forward to its encouragement. Thank you for recommending it, and warning me against the other. I wasn't aware of the things surrounding that author, so I appreciate knowing not to pick up his books. Bluerosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680170638396181756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-12358187600066403282015-04-19T10:00:18.624-07:002015-04-19T10:00:18.624-07:00Thanks Terri, glad you stopped by. : )
God bless...Thanks Terri, glad you stopped by. : ) <br /><br />God blessCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-25469238682293991142015-04-19T02:57:43.288-07:002015-04-19T02:57:43.288-07:00What a great post and I appreciate you linking up ...What a great post and I appreciate you linking up at Good Morning Mondays. We have come to a point in our journey that if it doesn't line up with the Word of God and it is only man's opinion then we aren't interested. Only God's word is truth. Thanks and blessings.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04936255875038423505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-1715478532099132032015-04-17T11:58:10.927-07:002015-04-17T11:58:10.927-07:00I was horrified when I read about it. It seems so ...I was horrified when I read about it. It seems so disrespectful to our Living God. <br /><br />We could have a whole other discussion on the end times, couldn't we? : ) <br /><br />I think Jesus said “Surely I am coming quickly” Rev.22;20, so that all believers through the centuries would be diligent in serving Him and always keeping our eyes upon Him, while we wait for His return. : ) <br /><br />Thanks for your comment!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-42617805834547757022015-04-17T10:36:22.935-07:002015-04-17T10:36:22.935-07:00My mind is truly blown. Grave sucking is another (...My mind is truly blown. Grave sucking is another (not so flattering) word for necromancy that pagans have been performing for thousands of years. To think that someone would perform something like this and do it in the name of God is very scary to me! I try not to be one of those people who shouts "the end times are coming soon," BUT more and more false teachings from false prophets will start coming out of the woodwork as the time nears! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753386774585339419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-23738473935662462042015-04-16T20:41:45.468-07:002015-04-16T20:41:45.468-07:00Sounds like you have some great discussions Aimee!...Sounds like you have some great discussions Aimee! I agree, God's Word should be trusted over man's ideas and thoughts. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. : )Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-70616261959389611152015-04-16T20:37:15.253-07:002015-04-16T20:37:15.253-07:00Yes I agree, we should always test all things by G...Yes I agree, we should always test all things by God's Word. If we claim the Bible is infallible then we need to live that and trust God at his Word. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment Jen! : )Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-10945892541381019142015-04-16T20:30:53.885-07:002015-04-16T20:30:53.885-07:00Thanks for stopping by Kristin! : )Thanks for stopping by Kristin! : )Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-17156979603789266642015-04-16T12:46:09.613-07:002015-04-16T12:46:09.613-07:00Thanks Cathy. I recently had a discussion similar...Thanks Cathy. I recently had a discussion similar to this to my little group of homeschool students. We were discussing the story of David and Goliath and that some people - some Christians - say Goliath was just a very tall man. We talked about being very careful to whom we listen to and that God's word trumps all. God's word says he was so any cubits that are equivalent to over 9 feet tall. We should believe God's word over man's word.Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01924916579274465625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-3120036252485639092015-04-16T07:54:42.468-07:002015-04-16T07:54:42.468-07:00People do a lot of crazy stuff. It can be so easy ...People do a lot of crazy stuff. It can be so easy to get pulled into doing tangible things (i.e. laying on a grave) in order to get what we desire (whether that actually be more of God or more of self). I fully believe that we need to consult and believe scripture first - how else will we know whether or not something is truly real AND pleasing to God? Such a good post you have written.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14701362919026534336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-88122440461604849542015-04-16T07:10:47.828-07:002015-04-16T07:10:47.828-07:00So. Many. Voices. Thanks for reminding me which vo...So. Many. Voices. Thanks for reminding me which voice actually matters. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14399372926189206869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-80275841668505642142015-04-15T12:21:48.470-07:002015-04-15T12:21:48.470-07:00Beautifully said Kelsey. I agree balance is key. I...Beautifully said Kelsey. I agree balance is key. I feel so sad for your friend, I will pray for her, that she sees that God's love is enough for her. It's about Him and what He has done, not about us and our experiences. His gift of salvation is free and we can rejoice in that.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by! : )Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-60849916877267456582015-04-15T11:53:45.858-07:002015-04-15T11:53:45.858-07:00Balance is so important with this issue. God absol...Balance is so important with this issue. God absolutely does perform miracles, and the holy spirit does indeed speak to us. But, we must not let this be the only way we experience God. The word is crucial to our faith, and discerning our experiences. When we feel we've had an experience from God, it needs to line up with the truth of his word. It is certainly dangerous when believers put high emphasis on supernatural experiences- a friend of mine was doubting she truly belonged to Jesus because she had not spoken in tongues or had visions, like everyone else at her church. It's a careful balance- we can't discount God's ability to speak to us, but we must not forget he has given us the word. <br />Thanks for sharing. <br /><br />We had better want Him to be what He is, and conform ourselves to what He is." Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333106467757467335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-75751659416245398762015-04-14T20:06:46.268-07:002015-04-14T20:06:46.268-07:00Hi Barbara, it's always sad when I hear that. ...Hi Barbara, it's always sad when I hear that. I often think about the garden of eden and how Satan deceived them into thinking God was hiding something more from them. Why is what God has revealed to us not enough for some? We need to just rest and be satisfied in Him alone.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. : )Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-76834800116266504812015-04-14T17:13:57.648-07:002015-04-14T17:13:57.648-07:00I couldn't agree with you more - God's Wor...I couldn't agree with you more - God's Word is sufficient for us. I have friends who look for those extra experiences but don't take the time to immerse themselves in the Word which makes them vulnerable to false teaching. Thanks for sharing!Barbara Deatheragehttp://www.worthdoingpoorly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-30050932845922927532015-04-14T11:38:48.708-07:002015-04-14T11:38:48.708-07:00Thanks for sharing my post Mary. Glad you stopped ...Thanks for sharing my post Mary. Glad you stopped by! : )Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-8780342921681031372015-04-14T10:28:45.550-07:002015-04-14T10:28:45.550-07:00Cathy, I tweeted your review here: https://twitter...Cathy, I tweeted your review here: https://twitter.com/MaryHill16/status/588030628853059584 Thanks for linking up with Literacy Musing Mondays. I feel this a very important discussion of how we should read literature about the Bible and faith. Thanks for sharing!Mary Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364984522554522146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-86578506586897583302015-04-14T09:03:42.053-07:002015-04-14T09:03:42.053-07:00Thank-you Michelle! Happy to have you visit anytim...Thank-you Michelle! Happy to have you visit anytime. : )Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-38481599199284993432015-04-14T07:04:21.248-07:002015-04-14T07:04:21.248-07:00Glad to find your blog on Soli Deo Gloria link up!...Glad to find your blog on Soli Deo Gloria link up! Your thoughts on books are inspiring, and I especially love that picture of the chair with the stack of books on it! Blessings to you as you read and blog.Michele Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814119096056835884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-37707721208173128722015-04-13T10:28:08.626-07:002015-04-13T10:28:08.626-07:00I pray we all seek God's guidance and truth in...I pray we all seek God's guidance and truth in these matters! Thank-you for stopping by Joy and for your encouraging words. : )Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-64707788163097367332015-04-13T10:24:50.649-07:002015-04-13T10:24:50.649-07:00Hi Hazel, your comment is very familiar to me comi...Hi Hazel, your comment is very familiar to me coming from a charismatic background. <br /><br />Many live in fear of speaking out against false doctrine because they are told to NOT criticize the leaders, as if they were greater than the rest of us. But Paul wrote to the Galatians:<br /><br />"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus." Gal. 3:28<br /><br />We are one in Christ. No one is greater than another.<br /><br />I am so thankful and grateful for my humble Lord Jesus, who never uses intimation against me. I used to be so afraid to speak out but now I know how beloved I am and how gracious He is. He has called us all to divide the truth. <br /><br />"Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." 2 Tim. 2:15<br /><br />I believe all Christians are called to the great commission, not just some who claim to have an "anointing."<br /><br />I also very much believe God is a God of miracles, but I see nothing profitable in these things that are happening and therefore question them. You ask why these things are necessary? I ask the same thing. I believe every miracle God preforms is for a purpose . To guide His people (cloud by day, fire by night), to show His compassion (healing the sick) and to reveal His Son Jesus Christ (the resurrection). These are just examples, there are so many miracles pointing to Christ in Scripture it's incredible! Gold dust does not point to Christ, but rather causes hysteria in services.<br /><br />As far as Elijah and Elisha stories go you can read my reply to Sandi above, where I address this.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to express your thoughts. I really do appreciate everyone's opinions. <br />Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-15726858951223511192015-04-13T09:57:58.993-07:002015-04-13T09:57:58.993-07:00Thank-you for your kind comment Lux. God bless! : ...Thank-you for your kind comment Lux. God bless! : )Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-15860114901721819122015-04-13T09:56:55.637-07:002015-04-13T09:56:55.637-07:00Thank-you for your encouragement Leah! Tozer is on...Thank-you for your encouragement Leah! Tozer is one of my favorites. He always turns me towards Christ with love and truth. Hope you are blessed by his book. I am half way through and can't wait to read on. : )Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642167378367548721.post-66724953975222086852015-04-13T09:55:13.063-07:002015-04-13T09:55:13.063-07:00Hi Sarah, glad you stopped by! I will try to come ...Hi Sarah, glad you stopped by! I will try to come by and check out your blog and will look for your post. : )Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.com