In the book of Acts, (chapter 8) a story is told about Simon the sorcerer who wanted to pay The Apostles money so that he could receive the power to give the gift of God's Holy Spirit to people. Peter told him that his heart was not right with God, and for Simon's money to perish with him.
What is the difference between that story and the ones who pay money to "men" at a seminary or a bible college to get a degree written on a piece of paper that makes them eligible to give the gift of God to people. Doesn't it seem to be the same thing, only in different clothing?...and... Isn't that where the "organized, religious, institutional" priest-hood comes from?
I wonder what would have happened to the Apostles if they would have accepted Simon's money?
What is the difference between that story and the ones who pay money to "men" at a seminary or a bible college to get a degree written on a piece of paper that makes them eligible to give the gift of God to people. Doesn't it seem to be the same thing, only in different clothing?...and... Isn't that where the "organized, religious, institutional" priest-hood comes from?
I wonder what would have happened to the Apostles if they would have accepted Simon's money?
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I also have to wonder .....What if the apostles would have decided, on their own, that it would be a real good idea
to set up a school where they could charge people money to learn how to give God's gift to others.
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Think about it?
Isn't the institutional priest-hood sort of the reproductive organ of "organized, institutional" religion? Maybe circumcision is a picture of the removing the "hood" from that "priest-hood"
Maybe this is where "the love of money is the root of all evil" has it's foundation.
Maybe that is why Solomon said "I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly".
Maybe this is where the "uncircumcised wolves" who come in sheep's clothing come from.
It's something to consider. It's something to seek God (Himself ) about in prayer.
Think about it?
Isn't the institutional priest-hood sort of the reproductive organ of "organized, institutional" religion? Maybe circumcision is a picture of the removing the "hood" from that "priest-hood"
Maybe this is where "the love of money is the root of all evil" has it's foundation.
Maybe that is why Solomon said "I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly".
Maybe this is where the "uncircumcised wolves" who come in sheep's clothing come from.
It's something to consider. It's something to seek God (Himself ) about in prayer.
You know,
One on One with God ( Himself ). When you pray ; while you are praying, put aside the words the traditions of men have planted on the hard-drive of your mind. Be honest with God ( Himself )...He will be honest with you. It's called
Integrity.
One on One with God ( Himself ). When you pray ; while you are praying, put aside the words the traditions of men have planted on the hard-drive of your mind. Be honest with God ( Himself )...He will be honest with you. It's called
Integrity.
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