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I'm sorry politics don't interest me - Revelations doesn't interest me - whether the Holy Spirit is
this or that doesn't concern me...homosexuals, yawn....
Who's doing any healings !!!!!?

Why not?

I just say this to encourage you to learn more and increase your faith.

Ask anything and my Father in Heaven will give it to you. (Well, that is
a combination of John 16:23-4 and John 14:14!)

What is it that stops people from even getting a healing?
In 2 days I have spoken to 2 neighbors - one with severe onset cancer and the other, a Christian with very painful knees.
Neither will go to a specific church for a healing. Neither one.

Is it fear if they ask it won't ''work''?
 
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So you just go to them and ask them can you pray for their healing please, and if you believe then the Spirit will do it. Am i not right?
 
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there is more to it. first we need to look at our relationship with God. just because a person is saved and has had their sins forgiven does not give us the promises of God. a good example of this is in ex 14 where the children of isreal were testing God and even though they were forgiven their sins God did not give that generation the promises of God(num 14:20-23). num 14:24shows that at least one person did receive the promise. we need to be able to recognize and perceive God at working our lives. otherwise we will end up in error(heb 3:7-11).

until we are able to give our all to God by stopping all the questioning of God and start quoting God in our life we will never have the real power of God. don't get me wrong there are people growing in God that are doing amazing things by the power of God because they are hot after God but sooner or later God will ask more of them and unless they obey and stay hot after God you will notice that God will start to remove his anointing off that person. this is one reason so little of God's power is seen today. every christian has the potential to do everything Jesus did and more if we are willing to give God our all.
 

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So you just go to them and ask them can you pray for their healing please, and if you believe then the Spirit will do it. Am i not right?
I personally never do that - mainly bec I already know any sliver of doubt, lack of faith or disbelief will block
any healing.
They may love God so much - but if a sliver of disbelief is there, nothing.

'God is all powerful, God loves me' and on and on But, secretly, they can have a belief that God
is teaching them a lesson with their cancer or they deserve this, or God heals others, but not me. See?
Gosh, the blocks are endless. 'Miracles happen to others, not me, though', see?

It's easy to heal someone in a coma dying and being kept alive artificially on pumps as I did last month...next morning was off
heart and breathing pumps, conscious and talking...
('I' short for the Holy Spirit before someone gets their personal under garments in a wad, that misunderstanding gets old.)

You also don't have to give your all to God...mustard seed....mustard seed.
Simply believe.

I say this bec so many are not doing healings or even asking for their own healings bec of the misconcept
they have to "do and be better" or give their ALL to God...nope, believe, ask, receive.
'Sinners come one and all' - just believe.

So if I were to be allowed to do a healing on my 2 neighbors that I talked to in the last 2 days, first they would have to want it - they didn't,
and ask, then I would 'pump them up' so to speak with 20 minutes of verses and truths to get their minds clear that God only
wants their happiness and health.
...Wiping out those crazy ideas that God is teaching them a lesson or their bad habits is why they are hurting...
they must be filled in this moment that God is Love and wants them happy and healed.

Short version..

One time I inadvertantly put a hex on a house...I walked by and said, How dare that guy do a slip shod renovation
and think he's going to flip this house looking this way in my neighbor!!!

Well, the house sat for 2.5 years. I walked by again - feeling shame for what I had done to the poor guy just trying to make a buck...
I stood and said, This house is mgoing to sell in 2 weeks and with signs - I want to see the sold sign the sign down , some movement ---not some offer that falls through...."
The house sold in 15 days. Another house sat for 3 years until my friend asked for my help - I went over bla bla...it sold in 2 weeks.
(Do you know how long 3 years on the market really is?)

Believe, ask, receive. It's not just healing.
2 years ago I was offered a deal on a house ----because my mortgage was $1000 a month as an artist - and my friend wanted to help
me --I said 3 times when she offered 3 times -"No, I think someone's going to pay off my mortgage....No something's going to happen I'm not going to have this ($100,000) mortgage for the rest of my life...bla bla."

Then someone gave me $100,000 to pay it off with no strings...I repeat this so everyone can read this that missed it.

"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will,
he hears us. And if we know he hears us - whatever we ask - we know that we have what we asked of him." 1 John 5:14-15

Pure logic.

It is that simple...no other complications or add ons...really. :) I mean it.

May God take away everything I have been given if this is not true.

there is more to it. first we need to look at our relationship with God. just because a person is saved and has had their sins forgiven does not give us the promises of God. a good example of this is in ex 14 where the children of isreal were testing God and even though they were forgiven their sins God did not give that generation the promises of God(num 14:20-23). num 14:24shows that at least one person did receive the promise. we need to be able to recognize and perceive God at working our lives. otherwise we will end up in error(heb 3:7-11).

until we are able to give our all to God by stopping all the questioning of God and start quoting God in our life we will never have the real power of God. don't get me wrong there are people growing in God that are doing amazing things by the power of God because they are hot after God but sooner or later God will ask more of them and unless they obey and stay hot after God you will notice that God will start to remove his anointing off that person. this is one reason so little of God's power is seen today. every christian has the potential to do everything Jesus did and more if we are willing to give God our all.
Hi 7 angels,
I want you to know I just had a couple small small disagreements - you're great!!!
Please take no offense, please.
I love ya,
:) Miss Hepburn
 
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God has done healings through my hands and through my voice. My heart yearns to see miracles! I was taught that God does not need to do miracles any more because we have the bible. I personally see that the world needs signs now as much as it ever did. I am so amazed that most of the Christians I know do not really believe the words in the Bible. I asked one person "if the Holy Spirit lives in you then why can't we get people healed" and he said it's just not that easy. Some I've prayed for have been healed and others I am still believing for. I am still believing for my own healing as well.

I am so thankful for the internet and finding out that God still does miracles, healing, and even raises people from the dead! I want to be Christs disciple more than I want anything at all!
 

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God has done healings through my hands and through my voice. My heart yearns to see miracles! I was taught that God does not need to do miracles any more because we have the bible. I personally see that the world needs signs now as much as it ever did. I am so amazed that most of the Christians I know do not really believe the words in the Bible. I asked one person "if the Holy Spirit lives in you then why can't we get people healed" and he said it's just not that easy. Some I've prayed for have been healed and others I am still believing for. I am still believing for my own healing as well.

I am so thankful for the internet and finding out that God still does miracles, healing, and even raises people from the dead! I want to be Christs disciple more than I want anything at all!

BIG :) , sister!!
 

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I personally never do that - mainly bec I already know any sliver of doubt, lack of faith or disbelief will block
any healing.
They may love God so much - but if a sliver of disbelief is there, nothing.

we only need a sliver of faith to begin with because it is not us doing the healing but God. our faith will grow as we see God doing more and more healing through us. what blocks the healing from happening or keeps a person from staying healed is mainly due to believing.

'God is all powerful, God loves me' and on and on But, secretly, they can have a belief that God
is teaching them a lesson with their cancer or they deserve this, or God heals others, but not me. See?
Gosh, the blocks are endless. 'Miracles happen to others, not me, though', see?

how true what you are saying is.

It's easy to heal someone in a coma dying and being kept alive artificially on pumps as I did last month...next morning was off
heart and breathing pumps, conscious and talking...
('I' short for the Holy Spirit before someone gets their personal under garments in a wad, that misunderstanding gets old.)

:) yes that argument does get old but it helps us to learn to give the glory where the glory is due

You also don't have to give your all to God...mustard seed....mustard seed.
Simply believe.

i have found that relationship matters a lot. the closer we are to God the more signs, miracles, and wonders show up. it is hard to find examples of people who give God their all but there is smith wigglesworth, reinhard bonnke, and ect. i have minor things happening in my life but i am believing for much greater. don't get me wrong there are more things to it but relationship with God is necessary.

I say this bec so many are not doing healings or even asking for their own healings bec of the misconcept
they have to "do and be better" or give their ALL to God...nope, believe, ask, receive.
'Sinners come one and all' - just believe.

being saved and getting your sins forgiven you does not automatically give you access to the promises of God(heb 3:7-11).

So if I were to be allowed to do a healing on my 2 neighbors that I talked to in the last 2 days, first they would have to want it - they didn't,
and ask, then I would 'pump them up' so to speak with 20 minutes of verses and truths to get their minds clear that God only
wants their happiness and health.
...Wiping out those crazy ideas that God is teaching them a lesson or their bad habits is why they are hurting...
they must be filled in this moment that God is Love and wants them happy and healed.

Short version..

One time I inadvertantly put a hex on a house...I walked by and said, How dare that guy do a slip shod renovation
and think he's going to flip this house looking this way in my neighbor!!!

Well, the house sat for 2.5 years. I walked by again - feeling shame for what I had done to the poor guy just trying to make a buck...
I stood and said, This house is mgoing to sell in 2 weeks and with signs - I want to see the sold sign the sign down , some movement ---not some offer that falls through...."
The house sold in 15 days. Another house sat for 3 years until my friend asked for my help - I went over bla bla...it sold in 2 weeks.
(Do you know how long 3 years on the market really is?)

Believe, ask, receive. It's not just healing.
2 years ago I was offered a deal on a house ----because my mortgage was $1000 a month as an artist - and my friend wanted to help
me --I said 3 times when she offered 3 times -"No, I think someone's going to pay off my mortgage....No something's going to happen I'm not going to have this ($100,000) mortgage for the rest of my life...bla bla."

Then someone gave me $100,000 to pay it off with no strings...I repeat this so everyone can read this that missed it.

"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will,
he hears us. And if we know he hears us - whatever we ask - we know that we have what we asked of him." 1 John 5:14-15

Pure logic.

It is that simple...no other complications or add ons...really. :) I mean it.

May God take away everything I have been given if this is not true.

i believe what you say 100%. from what you say i know you have a good relationship with God. i am at about the same stage as you right now.

Hi 7 angels,
I want you to know I just had a couple small small disagreements - you're great!!!
Please take no offense, please.
I love ya,
:) Miss Hepburn

i don't take offense at people. it is not worth it. i prefer to live a joyous and prosperous life and have no room for anger, grudges, and ect. they only hurt us in the long run and do not help us at all so why should i even allow it. i enjoy discussing God's word and hearing testimonies of what God has done for us. i pray that there are more people in the world that see God working in their lives on a constant basis.

shirley
if you keep hot after God like you seem to be doing by what you say then you will get what you ask for. i will be praying for you.
 

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I personally never do that - mainly bec I already know any sliver of doubt, lack of faith or disbelief will block
any healing.
They may love God so much - but if a sliver of disbelief is there, nothing.

'God is all powerful, God loves me' and on and on But, secretly, they can have a belief that God
is teaching them a lesson with their cancer or they deserve this, or God heals others, but not me. See?
Gosh, the blocks are endless. 'Miracles happen to others, not me, though', see?

It's easy to heal someone in a coma dying and being kept alive artificially on pumps as I did last month...next morning was off
heart and breathing pumps, conscious and talking...
('I' short for the Holy Spirit before someone gets their personal under garments in a wad, that misunderstanding gets old.)

You also don't have to give your all to God...mustard seed....mustard seed.
Simply believe.

I say this bec so many are not doing healings or even asking for their own healings bec of the misconcept
they have to "do and be better" or give their ALL to God...nope, believe, ask, receive.
'Sinners come one and all' - just believe.

So if I were to be allowed to do a healing on my 2 neighbors that I talked to in the last 2 days, first they would have to want it - they didn't,
and ask, then I would 'pump them up' so to speak with 20 minutes of verses and truths to get their minds clear that God only
wants their happiness and health.
...Wiping out those crazy ideas that God is teaching them a lesson or their bad habits is why they are hurting...
they must be filled in this moment that God is Love and wants them happy and healed.

Short version..

One time I inadvertantly put a hex on a house...I walked by and said, How dare that guy do a slip shod renovation
and think he's going to flip this house looking this way in my neighbor!!!

Well, the house sat for 2.5 years. I walked by again - feeling shame for what I had done to the poor guy just trying to make a buck...
I stood and said, This house is mgoing to sell in 2 weeks and with signs - I want to see the sold sign the sign down , some movement ---not some offer that falls through...."
The house sold in 15 days. Another house sat for 3 years until my friend asked for my help - I went over bla bla...it sold in 2 weeks.
(Do you know how long 3 years on the market really is?)

Believe, ask, receive. It's not just healing.
2 years ago I was offered a deal on a house ----because my mortgage was $1000 a month as an artist - and my friend wanted to help
me --I said 3 times when she offered 3 times -"No, I think someone's going to pay off my mortgage....No something's going to happen I'm not going to have this ($100,000) mortgage for the rest of my life...bla bla."

Then someone gave me $100,000 to pay it off with no strings...I repeat this so everyone can read this that missed it.

"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will,
he hears us. And if we know he hears us - whatever we ask - we know that we have what we asked of him." 1 John 5:14-15

Pure logic.

It is that simple...no other complications or add ons...really. :) I mean it.

May God take away everything I have been given if this is not true.



:) Miss Hepburn

I have to disagree with you. I am not denying your experiences are true but there are examples in the scriptures that conflict with some your post.

1 Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service.2 As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, the one called the Beautiful Gate, so he could beg from the people going into the Temple.3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for some money.4 Peter and John looked at him intently, and Peter said, “Look at us!”5 The lame man looked at them eagerly, expecting some money.6 But Peter said, “I don’t have any silver or gold for you. But I’ll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!”7 Then Peter took the lame man by the right hand and helped him up. And as he did, the man’s feet and ankles were instantly healed and strengthened.8 He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then, walking, leaping, and praising God, he went into the Temple with them.9 All the people saw him walking and heard him praising God.10 When they realized he was the lame beggar they had seen so often at the Beautiful Gate, they were absolutely astounded!11 They all rushed out in amazement to Solomon’s Colonnade, where the man was holding tightly to Peter and John.
Acts 3:1-11 (NLT)

I see no evidence of this guy having any belief or faith in God for a healing. He wanted money, he didn't get any money but he did get a miraculous healing.

You did not mistreat me when I first preached to you.13 Surely you remember that I was sick when I first brought you the Good News.14 But even though my condition tempted you to reject me, you did not despise me or turn me away. No, you took me in and cared for me as though I were an angel from God or even Christ Jesus himself.15 Where is that joyful and grateful spirit you felt then? I am sure you would have taken out your own eyes and given them to me if it had been possible.16 Have I now become your enemy because I am telling you the truth?
Gal 4:12-16 (NLT)

Paul endured sickness in his body (flesh) while being obedient to God's call for him to preach the good news.


But whatever they dare to boast about—I’m talking like a fool again—I dare to boast about it, too.22 Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I.23 Are they servants of Christ? I know I sound like a madman, but I have served him far more! I have worked harder, been put in prison more often, been whipped times without number, and faced death again and again.24 Five different times the Jewish leaders gave me thirty-nine lashes.25 Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was stoned. Three times I was shipwrecked. Once I spent a whole night and a day adrift at sea.26 I have traveled on many long journeys. I have faced danger from rivers and from robbers. I have faced danger from my own people, the Jews, as well as from the Gentiles. I have faced danger in the cities, in the deserts, and on the seas. And I have faced danger from men who claim to be believers but are not. 27 I have worked hard and long, enduring many sleepless nights. I have been hungry and thirsty and have often gone without food. I have shivered in the cold, without enough clothing to keep me warm.
2 Cor 11:21-27 (NLT)

Paul also endured all kinds of suffering while doing God's will.

1 What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don’t they come from the evil desires at war within you?2 You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others have, but you can’t get it, so you fight and wage war to take it away from them. Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it.3 And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.
James 4:1-3 (NLT)

Here in verse 3, James explains why they are asking but not receiving what they ask for and there's no mention of not believing or a lack of faith. He plainly says it's their selfish motives.

3 Some people may contradict our teaching, but these are the wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. These teachings promote a godly life.4 Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions.5 These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the truth. To them, a show of godliness is just a way to become wealthy.6 Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth.7 After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it.8 So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.9 But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.10 For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
1 Tim 6:3-10 (NLT)

Paul is very clear hear in his first letter to Timothy, especially in verses 8 and 9.

I am very familiar with the WOF (blab it grab it) teachings by such people as K. Copeland, C.Dollar that teach things like "God wants us all to be rich (material wealthy)" and that "Christ suffered so we don't have to".

Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered.
Heb 5:8 (NLT)

If Christ had to suffer in order to learn obedience, it is beyond me how some think we can learn obedience without suffering. Bottom line is that the WOF teaching is a dangerous deception and a hindrance to proper spiritual growth. If these faith gurus have such power why don't they speak against world hunger and disease. Well the answer is simple, look at how they live and know that we are seeing their best.

Look at something Paul said to Timothy.
10 But you, Timothy, certainly know what I teach, and how I live, and what my purpose in life is. You know my faith, my patience, my love, and my endurance.11 You know how much persecution and suffering I have endured. You know all about how I was persecuted in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra—but the Lord rescued me from all of it.12 Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.13 But evil people and impostors will flourish. They will deceive others and will themselves be deceived.
2 Tim 3:10-13 (NLT)

The WOF paradigm is a difficult stronghold to get free from, at least that has been my experiences. This is not an attack on you Miss Hepburn but is intended to be a correction to the WOF errant teachings. I hope you and any others here will consider the scriptures posted and ask HolySpirit for guidance. May Father through the power of HolySpirit give us all the mind of Jesus the Christ.
 

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I have to disagree with you. I am not denying your experiences are true but there are examples in the scriptures that conflict with some your post.

1 Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service.2 As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, the one called the Beautiful Gate, so he could beg from the people going into the Temple.3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for some money.4 Peter and John looked at him intently, and Peter said, “Look at us!”5 The lame man looked at them eagerly, expecting some money.6 But Peter said, “I don’t have any silver or gold for you. But I’ll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!”7 Then Peter took the lame man by the right hand and helped him up. And as he did, the man’s feet and ankles were instantly healed and strengthened.8 He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then, walking, leaping, and praising God, he went into the Temple with them.9 All the people saw him walking and heard him praising God.10 When they realized he was the lame beggar they had seen so often at the Beautiful Gate, they were absolutely astounded!11 They all rushed out in amazement to Solomon’s Colonnade, where the man was holding tightly to Peter and John.
Acts 3:1-11 (NLT)

I see no evidence of this guy having any belief or faith in God for a healing. He wanted money, he didn't get any money but he did get a miraculous healing.

v 7 say peter helped him up. this shows that peter did not do all the work. the man did his part of believing by acting on faith that what they said was true.

You did not mistreat me when I first preached to you.13 Surely you remember that I was sick when I first brought you the Good News.14 But even though my condition tempted you to reject me, you did not despise me or turn me away. No, you took me in and cared for me as though I were an angel from God or even Christ Jesus himself.15 Where is that joyful and grateful spirit you felt then? I am sure you would have taken out your own eyes and given them to me if it had been possible.16 Have I now become your enemy because I am telling you the truth?
Gal 4:12-16 (NLT)

Paul endured sickness in his body (flesh) while being obedient to God's call for him to preach the good news.

this is where studying of different versions to get the main idea of what is being said comes in handy. [sup]12[/sup]Brethren, I beg of you, become as I am [free from the bondage of Jewish ritualism and ordinances], for I also have become as you are [[sup][e][/sup]a Gentile]. You did me no wrong [[sup][f][/sup]in the days when I first came to you; do not do it now]. [sup]13[/sup]On the contrary, you know that it was on account of a bodily ailment that [I remained and] preached the Gospel to you the first time. [sup]14[/sup]And [yet] although my physical condition was [such] a trial to you, you did not regard it with contempt, or scorn and loathe and reject me; but you received me as an angel of God, [even] as Christ Jesus [Himself]! verse 12 shows what the infirmity was that paul was fighting. it was a war with the flesh paul is talking about and not an illness.

But whatever they dare to boast about—I’m talking like a fool again—I dare to boast about it, too.22 Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I.23 Are they servants of Christ? I know I sound like a madman, but I have served him far more! I have worked harder, been put in prison more often, been whipped times without number, and faced death again and again.24 Five different times the Jewish leaders gave me thirty-nine lashes.25 Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was stoned. Three times I was shipwrecked. Once I spent a whole night and a day adrift at sea.26 I have traveled on many long journeys. I have faced danger from rivers and from robbers. I have faced danger from my own people, the Jews, as well as from the Gentiles. I have faced danger in the cities, in the deserts, and on the seas. And I have faced danger from men who claim to be believers but are not. 27 I have worked hard and long, enduring many sleepless nights. I have been hungry and thirsty and have often gone without food. I have shivered in the cold, without enough clothing to keep me warm.
2 Cor 11:21-27 (NLT)

Paul also endured all kinds of suffering while doing God's will.

this may be revelation to you but the reason for all the hardships was because paul refused to do as he was told. God told paul over and over again to go to the gentiles but if you read scripture you will see that paul. acts 9:15 paul told he was to be sent to the gentiles but where is the first place he goes? v 20 to the synagogues which are full of Jews and as a result . v 23 the Jews conspired to kill him. v 29 he was anointed to preach to the gentiles but paul goes to the Hellenists (the Grecian Jews) who want to kill him now. acts is full of this type of thing where the gentiles that heard were amazed but the jews always wanting to kill him. it was not until paul departed for greece that he started to get onto the correct plan God had for his life.

1 What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don’t they come from the evil desires at war within you?2 You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others have, but you can’t get it, so you fight and wage war to take it away from them. Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it.3 And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.
James 4:1-3 (NLT)

Here in verse 3, James explains why they are asking but not receiving what they ask for and there's no mention of not believing or a lack of faith. He plainly says it's their selfish motives.

3 Some people may contradict our teaching, but these are the wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. These teachings promote a godly life.4 Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions.5 These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the truth. To them, a show of godliness is just a way to become wealthy.6 Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth.7 After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it.8 So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.9 But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.10 For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
1 Tim 6:3-10 (NLT)

Paul is very clear hear in his first letter to Timothy, especially in verses 8 and 9.

I am very familiar with the WOF (blab it grab it) teachings by such people as K. Copeland, C.Dollar that teach things like "God wants us all to be rich (material wealthy)" and that "Christ suffered so we don't have to".

Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered.
Heb 5:8 (NLT)

If Christ had to suffer in order to learn obedience, it is beyond me how some think we can learn obedience without suffering. Bottom line is that the WOF teaching is a dangerous deception and a hindrance to proper spiritual growth. If these faith gurus have such power why don't they speak against world hunger and disease. Well the answer is simple, look at how they live and know that we are seeing their best.

first off Jesus was rich. being the first son of mary and joseph Jesus inherited everything. look at luke 9:13 which says [sup]13[/sup]But He said to them, You [yourselves] give them [food] to eat. They said, We have no more than five loaves and two fish--unless we are to go and buy food for all this crowd, do you understand the cost of paying for food for 5000 men and that does not include the women or children?

Look at something Paul said to Timothy.
10 But you, Timothy, certainly know what I teach, and how I live, and what my purpose in life is. You know my faith, my patience, my love, and my endurance.11 You know how much persecution and suffering I have endured. You know all about how I was persecuted in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra—but the Lord rescued me from all of it.12 Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.13 But evil people and impostors will flourish. They will deceive others and will themselves be deceived.
2 Tim 3:10-13 (NLT)

The WOF paradigm is a difficult stronghold to get free from, at least that has been my experiences. This is not an attack on you Miss Hepburn but is intended to be a correction to the WOF errant teachings. I hope you and any others here will consider the scriptures posted and ask HolySpirit for guidance. May Father through the power of HolySpirit give us all the mind of Jesus the Christ.

whether you decide to believe in the wof messages of prosperity or not will not get you sent to hell so it does not really matter. but if you want to live in the best God has to offer then we need to listen to these wof prosperity messages. you do as you please but as for me i plan of living in the best God has for me to live in. i will not put limits on God if i can help it. if i have limited thought process concerning the things of God i pray that he will show me where i am wrong so i can correct my thinking and keep an open heaven over me and my family.

God bless you all
 

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What's WOF?
Sorry, if I missed it.

Edit: And thank you, I didn't realize that's why Paul had problems,suffered...
he didn't do what God told him to.

I have never felt the need to suffer...I have felt the need to enjoy the life that was given me
as I want my children to enjoy life and I enjoy their enjoyment.

I have had posts with others that firmly disagree. Oh well,what can I say.
My life is great and my Father is happy my life is great and He makes it greater all the time.
I believe that is my inheritance...and living abundantly according to my Father's riches is an awakening I have come to.

Come to think of it it would be a fun study to find out how many
times Jesus said to ask...ask whatever in my name and I will do it.

Before now you did not ask.
 
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I used to agree with Copeland and the other WOF (word of faith) gurus until God revealed the errors to me.

Just wanted to challenge you to try and look at the scriptures and show the error of the WOF teachings for others too.

I understand your position now. God bless.
 

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miss hepburn
wof stands for word of faith

God bless you all
 

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whenever we talk about healings here, theirs alway those who throw rocks and try to discourage us who believe.they even tossed a few at Jesus.if it didn't work for you all better luck next try.maybe you were lacking patience or love mixed with WOF :rolleyes:
 

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Hi Jiggy,
Yup, ya better go with what God revealed to you.
:)
 

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whenever we talk about healings here, theirs alway those who throw rocks and try to discourage us who believe.they even tossed a few at Jesus.if it didn't work for you all better luck next try.maybe you were lacking patience or love mixed with WOF :rolleyes:

I'm not against healing, as a matter of fact been healed myself many times. It's actually the blab it grab it, money grabbin', self centered false teaching of the WOF that I was referring. :lol:

Who's doing any healings !!!!!?

Jesus the Christ. :)
 

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I'm not against healing, as a matter of fact been healed myself many times. It's actually the blab it grab it, money grabbin', self centered false teaching of the WOF that I was referring. :lol:




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I can't say anything about this because I never listened to any of them at any time. I have listened to Curry Blake from the John G Lake ministries. I am not sure if I believe absolute 100% that every thing he says is right, but none of us are absolute right about everything. I'd be interested to know if you have ever listened to his teaching. He walks by faith and has absolute trust in God and the words of the Bible. A bit fanatical about healing and miracles, but I actually like that b/c it helps to increase my faith.
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Jesus the Christ. :)

Oh how I yearn to be his disciple and walk in him. Right now I feel like God has me in the kindergarten class. He has not handed me deliverance on a silver platter. My walk has been long and hard. My search for truth frustrating and depressing. I feel so sick of myself and long to be walking in victory so that what ever he has for me I will be faithful! I will be obedient to his still small voice. That I will be so busy doing his work that I will barely even notice that I have a body. Oh Brothers and Sisters please pray for me. I know God has big things for me. I know that the Satan kingdom for sure knows who I am. Please I hope you all keep talking. I read that the truth shall set you free and that I could walk in the Spirit, but getting there has not been easy for me. My brain gets in the way. My flesh gets in the way, and my emotions get in the way. But Halleluyah I have found him! I am seeking the Kingdom of Heaven with all my heart, mind body and soul. I will not give up until he matures me to walk in him. I am surrending my all and learning to be a soldier of the cross! Please pray for me!!!!

Sorry bout getting off topic. I do that a lot. LOL!!!! Halleluyah I have found him!

I want to be happy and healthy and working in God's will for me the way Miss Hepbern does!
 

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that is a good starting goal to have shirley. as long as you stay hungry for God you will achieve that which you ask.

God's speed to you shirley
 

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Miss Hepburn...Great testamony of Gods love....Jiggy darling, I can relate to Miss Hepburn because Jesus is just like that....Most of the time I do not even ask in prayer for things I need, I just say Father I need ........, and believe it or not usually within 24 hours I have it...Jesus is the Healer, He uses us..He is the provider..He gives to us..He is the Father, and He provides what we need, because He loves us...
 

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I've always had all I needed and more. I've been homeless and yet never in need! Our God is good. I think just the very fact that I have suffered physical pain all of my life has made me more compassionate. I am not trying to say that it was God's will for me to suffer so much, but that he sure has used it. I however am presenting my desire to be totally made whole. I am also requesting the prayer that not only myself but that all who belong here will be made totally whole, In Jesus name!

I always say that the Spirit of God will do what he wants to do. I am making my whole being available to him. I am surrendering! I am tired of being sick! I've been told by my doctor no cure! I got news for him. God is on my side and I will believe until I see it!!!!!