thursday AUGUST 22 Opinion Ps. 119:25, 28, 49, 50, 67, 81, 105, 116, 130, 154; Matt. 24:1–13, 24 Anointing Oil for Free One night I watched a program on a Christian channel. A famous pas- tor from a charismatic church was speaking. During the program he kept pointing out how marvelous his anointing oil was. He claimed that this oil was able to save people from diseases and other general problems. Some people in the audience shared testimonies about the how oil had helped them. Many questions arose in my mind as I continued to listen. I wanted to hear what he had to say about Jesus, but he never did talk about Him. As the program continued, I became more confused by some of this pastor’s statements. As the program continued, I became more confused by some of this pastor’s statements. He said that Christians cannot have problems and that they would always be showered with blessings and success. Yet 2 Timothy 3:12 tells us that “all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution” (NKJV). Therefore, our suffering is evidence that we are united with Jesus. Many people are fascinated with this pastor and his oil and are eager to join his church. They are tired and worn out, so they think that what he of- fers is the quickest and easiest solution to their problems. One Christmas, he began the service by announcing that he would be giving everyone in the audience a free bottle of his anointing oil. Jesus came to this world as a babe so that He could be our Savior. He started His service by citing the words of God while He was tempted by Lucifer in the desert (Matt. 4:1–11). Let us not be fooled by the world’s oil. Rather let us seek and find healing in the healing “oil” of God’s word as spoken and lived by our Savior, God’s Son. REACT 1. Why do so many people follow false teachings? 2. What can we learn about Christ’s salvation through the miracles He performed? 3. How can we tell if what looks like a miracle is really from God?
Posted on: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 02:50:05 +0000
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