Hi Gino and Doves,
Gino - you never cease to amaze me with your life
experiences. I love your constant questioning and searching of
scripture. It is wonderfully obvious that you have a thirst for
the truth. A constant yearning to know our Father God and the
purity of His word. You don't just settle for so-called
conventional wisdom. Let's face it - it has taken humanity
hundreds of years to fully absorb the deception brought about by
the Roman Catholic church. To question powerful "authority".
Scripture provides powerful examples of how the most outwardly
religious, monied and pompous leaders are, in fact, charlatans.
One only has to read about what our precious LORD Jesus was
forced to confront. I am very leery about people who make money
out of God. I understand that documentary makers like LA
Marzulli, genuinely need to raise money to fund their research.
That valuable research needs financial backing. However - mega
churches and their dazzling lights, music and drama - leave me
stone cold. Our LORD Jesus despised the money makers. It appears
to be ridiculously easy to attain fame and fortune on social
media nowadays. Which leaves weary, seeking (and TRUSTING)
Christians prey to an enormous multitude of money lovers.
I will leave you with one example that will make you think
very hard about using discernment. Our brother, John Tng, has
never asked for donations. Has never tried to flog us
merchandise or gold coins or virtual currency. He has never
tried to make money out of God.
I rest my case.
May Almighty God bless, protect and keep us all. Filling us
with His Holy Spirit. Granting us courage and patience and true
understanding.
Praying for the peace of Jerusalem and the soon return of our
beloved LORD Jesus.
http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/apr2019/gino414-1.htm