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As discussed in the "The Gospel of Convenience" Daniel Norris Youth Jersey , and "Investing Christian" articles here on this site, American Christianity teaches that money, possessions, stock market holdings, "toys" and all manner of material possessions are "the blessings of God". We too used to accept this as truth. We have recently been convicted by the Holy Spirit , and instructed by God, to speak out against this principal as a heresy, and a deception of the Devil, that it has taken some 30 - 40 years for our enemy to foster into church doctrine. We have encountered some truly amazing responses in this endeavor, in the form of, in some cases, condemnation from fellow Christians. We have been told we are "lost" Michael Fulmer Youth Jersey , "out there", "unthankful to God".
The concepts of the "blessings of God", and "stewardship" are now doctrines in the church. They include the teaching that your possessions are bestowed "blessings", or "gifts" from God, and that it is you're duty as a Christian, to be a faithful "steward" of those things (I.E. that you are to maintain them, upgrade them, increase them, or nurture (love) them.) However, the word "blessings" only appears in the above scripture, and in the following verses, as "blessing"...
Luke 24:53 And were continually in the temple Jordan Zimmermann Youth Jersey , praising and blessing God. Amen.
Romans 15:29 And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ. 1 Corinthians 10:16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?
Galatians 3:14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
Hebrews 6:7 For the earth which drinks in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and brings forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receives blessing from God:
Hebrews 6:14 Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.
Hebrews 12:17 For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.
James 3:10 Out of the same mouth proceeds blessing and cursing. My brethren Jack Morris Youth Jersey , these things ought not so to be.
1 Peter 3:9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Revelation 5:12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing.
Revelation 5:13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth Willie Horton Youth Jersey , and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, blessing, and honor, and glory, and power, be unto him that sits upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
Revelation 7:12 Saying, Amen: blessing, and glory, and wisdom Denny McLain Youth Jersey , and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
4 times the word is used as meaning "Praise or Worship", ( Luke 24:53,Revelation 5:12,5:13, and 7:12). 4 times it is used as meaning "salvation" ( Romans 15:29, 1 Corinthians 10:16, Galatians 3:14,and the second use in 1 Peter 3:9). 3 times it is used as meaning "Approval" or "Love" ( James 3:10 Lance Parrish Youth Jersey , Hebrews 6:7 and the first use in 1 Peter 3:9). In the last 2 uses, ( Hebrews 6:14, and in Hebrews 12:17), Paul was discussing the Old Testament patriarchs, and the circumstances surrounding their "inheritances" which as we know, were the "blessing" (anointing) of God, as the rightful leaders of Israel.
In no context in scripture, other than the context of ancient Israel, which we all know WAS in fact an earthly kingdom, is the word "blessing" used to indicate land, or material possessions. So the use of "blessings" as a doctrine in which people are given material wealth, possessions Sparky Anderson Youth Jersey , and increase, as a gift of God, is out of context with the Church of Jesus Christ, (a Spiritual kingdom), and with the Bible as a whole. Since the Old (earthly) covenant is fulfilled in Christ, its principals do not apply to the Church, except where Jesus expanded on them.
STEWARD OR STEWARDSHIP...
Also, in the entire New Testament, the word "Steward", only appears in the following verses...
Matthew 20:8 So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the laborers Miguel Cabrera Youth Jersey , and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.
Luke 8:3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.
Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?
Luke 16:1 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.
Luke 16:2 And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou may be no longer steward.
Luke 16:3 Then the steward said within himself Christin Stewart Youth Jersey , What shall I do? for my lord takes away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.
Luke 16:8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.
Titus 1:7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not self willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;
In all 8 uses of the word "Steward" given in the New Testament, the meaning of the word is "Care Taker" of something. It is indicated as this person's secular job. The only verse in which a steward is stated in a doctrine conc
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