Benny Hinn

[Guest LadyC]

it was an observation, not a judgement. jaqueline, not everyone who disagrees with you is judgeing. but while we're on the subject God doesn't say we are not allowed to judge, but He does instruct us on HOW to judge.

we are also explicitly told what signs to look for to determine if someone is a false prophet or false teacher, and are biblically obligated to point them out and steer others away from them, lest they be decieved by false teaching. we are also commanded to rebuke and admonish (with love and compassion) those who are christians but defying God's will.

the kind of judgement we are not to do is to condemn someone to hell, because that is for God alone to do. we are instructed to take the plank out of our own eye before passing judgement on others. so if i, for example, were living with a man outside of marriage, it would be a sin for me to point out the sin of promiscuity to someone who was sleeping with guys on their first date.

but i am not out teaching false doctrines or making ungodly prophecies. it is my responsibility as a christian to point out those whom i know are doing so... because if i fail to warn someone of the deciever, and they are decieved, and die without truly knowing Jesus, then their blood is also on MY hands.

for the record, benny hinn does condemn others to hell. in fact, he condemned to hell any christian who would speak out against him. but i do not fear benny hinn's condemnation, because he hasn't got the authority to back it up.

so, here's a warning from a concerned sister in Christ... jacqueline, steer clear of the likes of benny hinn! his teachings are not from God, no matter how they're dressed up to appear so. :hug:

[serotta]

Here's some good info on Benny Hinn:

http://www.apologeticsindex.org/h01.html

[Jacqueline]

I don't know if Benny is real or not. I don't put my faith in anyone, but Jesus Christ. I do know however that I'm inspired when I watch him. Smile Jesus loves you.

God Bless

Jacqueline

[Ovedya]

As with anyone or anything, however, we should be carefull of what source the inspiration comes from. A great political speech could inspire you, a great poem can inspire you, and a great picture or painting can inspire you. But inspiration does not authenticate something as being of God. Know what I mean? Benny Hinn's ability to inspire may be simply due to his eloquence of speach.

[Jacqueline]

I understand God-man. Good point.

God Bless

Jacqueline

[salt and light]

I believe Benny Hinn falls under the category of the evil men and seducers that are deceiving,and being deceived,as Paul told Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:13. He is a false prophet,and that is for sure,and Hinn,and men like him give christianity a bad name.

[Guest Calamity]

it was an observation, not a judgement. jaqueline, not everyone who disagrees with you is judgeing. but while we're on the subject God doesn't say we are not allowed to judge, but He does instruct us on HOW to judge.

we are also explicitly told what signs to look for to determine if someone is a false prophet or false teacher, and are biblically obligated to point them out and steer others away from them, lest they be decieved by false teaching. we are also commanded to rebuke and admonish (with love and compassion) those who are christians but defying God's will.

the kind of judgement we are not to do is to condemn someone to hell, because that is for God alone to do. we are instructed to take the plank out of our own eye before passing judgement on others. so if i, for example, were living with a man outside of marriage, it would be a sin for me to point out the sin of promiscuity to someone who was sleeping with guys on their first date.

but i am not out teaching false doctrines or making ungodly prophecies. it is my responsibility as a christian to point out those whom i know are doing so... because if i fail to warn someone of the deciever, and they are decieved, and die without truly knowing Jesus, then their blood is also on MY hands.

for the record, benny hinn does condemn others to hell. in fact, he condemned to hell any christian who would speak out against him. but i do not fear benny hinn's condemnation, because he hasn't got the authority to back it up.

so, here's a warning from a concerned sister in Christ... jacqueline, steer clear of the likes of benny hinn! his teachings are not from God, no matter how they're dressed up to appear so. :hug:

I think Lady C hit the proverbial nail, right on the head with her post.

[RGR]

Oh gracious!!! Why did we have to go drag this one up again????

[eric]

Ronald, I have asked myself many times the same thing about other topics, but they have to surface, because of the new members appearing on the board who are seeking answers. Besides false teachers and prophets deserve all the bad publicity they can get for His sake and the sake of the true Body of Christ. I guess we have to learn to be a little more indulgent, but I can see where you are coming from.

cheers,

eric

[Andrew007]

Oh gracious!!! Why did we have to go drag this one up again????

Exactly what I thought to myself wjust before I clicked the thingy!