Jesus said to his disciples, “Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come! It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin. (Luke… Continue reading Better with a Millstone: The Seriousness of Spiritual Influence
Category: False teachers
7 characteristics of false teachers
South Africa is constantly rocked by scandals. One popular scandal is people being employed because of fake qualifications. In September, a former executive at the Passenger Rail Agency (PRASA) was jailed for 15 years for fraud. He misrepresented his qualifications. PRASA ordered trains that didn’t fit SA rail specifications and billions of rands were wasted. … Continue reading 7 characteristics of false teachers
DR Church synod’s decision on same sex unions (updated)
Pastors, we are not in a talent show
I love watching America’s Got Talent. We are spoilt for choice between ventriloquists, singers, choirs, walking dogs, magicians, dancers, acrobats, and whoever else one could think of. The contestants obviously seek to outperform each other by being more entertaining, more appealing, and getting more Facebook likes. A similar scenario was happening in the church in… Continue reading Pastors, we are not in a talent show
Why the Prosperity Gospel is so poisonous
I’m sure you’ve heard the following: “You are a King’s Kid as a Christian, you are royalty! You shouldn’t settle for second best!” “God favour should overflow into your life as you walk in God’s anointing and enjoy health and financial prosperity!” “God hates poverty and illness, you should claim your victory!” “If you’re not… Continue reading Why the Prosperity Gospel is so poisonous