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Tithing to Christ God’s Word declares profound earth-shattering statements that exposes the cause of the evil in our world. Here is one of those earth shattering statements, inspired by God to Paul in his first letter to Timothy. It is a warning to Christians of the trap Satan has set and admonishing those many believers who are caught in this web that so easily ensnares us. (I Tim. 3/10) “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith and pierced themselves through with many sorrows." Satan uses every weapon in his arsenal to drive a wedge between us and the will of our Eternal Father. This weapon, the ‘love of money ' is at the very root of our sinful carnal natures. It feeds our instinctive fears and doubts and our innate desire to captain the ship of our own destiny through the waters of our own choosing. These will be the very same waters that engulfed Lucifer in his self-pride, steering him away from...

10 Warning Signs of a Spiritual Narcissist Ryan Duncan “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.” - 1 John 4:1 It’s sad to say, but not everyone who claims to be Christian is really a follower of Christ. Many are simply pursuing their own agendas, be it money, fame, or political influence. These false disciples come in many shapes and forms, but perhaps none is more dangerous as the Spiritual Narcissist. A Spiritual Narcissist is someone who uses the Gospel to build themselves up while they tear others down. If left unchecked, their actions can inflict devastating harm on both Christians and non-Christians alike. Below are 10 warning signs that you may be dealing with a Spiritual Narcissist: 1. They Constantly Reference their own Achievements The Spiritual Narcissist loves to self-promote. For them, every conversation is an opportunity to ...

What Is a Cult? The 6 Telltale Signs to Look For Dr. Roger Barrier Preach It, Teach It 2018 15 Aug COMMENTS 9 "I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them"  ( Acts 20:29-30 ). Paul is speaking to the early church—and to us—about cults. They will and have come. They existed then and now. If we’re not extremely careful, they can draw us away from the truth. One quick note before we begin. The term “cult,” as expressed in the English language, can be used in both secular and religious settings. For example, “the singer's cult of fans” or “the film has a cult following.” Today, we will work with religious cults, defined by Dictionary.com as “great veneration of a person, ideal, or thing, especially as manifested by a body of admirers; a religion or sect considered to be false, unorthodox, or extremi...