On the premise that one denomination believes one thing, and another believes something entirely different, proves this statement is true; the Holy Bible teaches unity, not division!
Psalm 133:1 teaches "How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!"
Ephesians 4:13 teaches "This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ."
The unity spoken of, knowledge of God's Son and measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ, IS NOT FOUND in denominational doctrine, but Holy Bible doctrine.
Denominations are proud of what they believe and defend it to no end, yet God doesn't condone pride, He condemns it.
THERE IS A WARNING that cannot be denied of its fulfillment ...
Galatians 5:15 teaches "But if you are always biting and devouring one another, watch out! Beware of destroying one another."
IS THIS NOT the Christian church today?
If you have ever judged, from the pulpit or otherwise, another church or preacher, because their faith stretches further than your own comfort zone, you're guilty of helping to fulfill the devils plan and God's warning in Galatians 5:15.
I know this well, because I lived it while presiding over two denominational churches, and it wasn't until after resigning, knowing something was wrong, that God called me out on my own self-righteous spirit, and placed me in front of three highly prominent and blessed 'Word of Faith' church leaders, judged by myself and all denominational churches, still to this day. Yet not once was either of these prominent leaders caught judging those who were judging them; doesn't that strike you as odd, with them acting on what we have chosen to ignore?
There is a clear distinction between counterfeit false prophets and Word of Faith preachers - like night and day - because no where do we find the latter adding spirituality, mysticism, Greek mythology, aliens, time travel, or the likes of evolution to their teaching - BUT there is a denominationally proud Neo-Calvinist body of believers partaking in interfaith-fellowship, with the Muslim Brotherhood in establishing Marxianity, earlier attempted under Chrislam.
Wolves in Sheep's Clothing - David Platt young man 4th in right to left
The Holy Bible is inerrant and infallible - the quran is man and fallible
Considering Proverbs is a book of Wisdom and Knowledge that comes from Jesus ...
Proverbs 11:2 teaches "Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom."
Proverbs 13:10 teaches "Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise."
Proverbs 16:18 teaches "Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall."
Proverbs 18:12 teaches "Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor."
Should one church judge another because one chooses a stronger faith than the other; choosing to believe more heartily? That is merely what Word of Faith means! A person or body of believers, choosing to believe exactly what Jesus professes - Mark 11:24 - "I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours."
What is the difference in this position, than the Hindus of India judging Christians, apart from going to the point of threatening, beating, destroying, and/or killing them? Do we now have to redefine the word JUDGE to satisfy the denominationally proud Christian, so they don't feel AS BAD as the pagans, because after all, they are Christians?
Does God bless because of faith?
Matthew 9:22 teaches - Jesus turned around, and when he saw her he said, “Daughter, be encouraged! Your faith has made you well.” And the woman was healed at that moment."
Luke 18:42 teaches - And Jesus said, “All right, receive your sight! Your faith has healed you.”
So if Jesus is blessing faith for health issues to disappear, or that the blind might see, because their faith is known by God who knows all things including the heart (HERE & HERE), to what extent should we so-called perfect Christians, judge another because they choose to have more faith in Jesus than we do?
Does Jesus not also teach us about having faith even as small as a mustard seed in Luke 17:6 or say Matthew 17:20 and the power we can have when we believe and do not doubt? Is He not telling us to speak to our own mountains of challenges faced in life?
Does James 1:3 not teach us "For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow," therefore, if one believer chooses to believe in ALL of the living word, taking it literally, such as Mark 11:24 noted above, while also knowing in their heart that God's word is not about a crystal ball or wishing well come true, how is this a bad thing?
When it comes to money, knowing the world thrives on money, without it, we do little, with it, we can do much, knowing the choice is ours, free will is free will, does 1 Timothy 6:10 not also teach us "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?"
Perhaps the question should be asked of ourselves, "Who's church doors are closing with seats becoming more empty, catering to fewer & fewer, the doors boasting and teaching Denominational Doctrine, or Word of Faith churches teaching Holy Bible Doctrine?
We know Jesus teaches us in Matthew 12:30 "Anyone who isn’t with me opposes me, and anyone who isn’t working with me is actually working against me," showing we are either for Him or against Him, no in between, right?
And we can also know that Mark 9:38-40 teaches, 38 John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone using your name to cast out demons, but we told him to stop because he wasn’t in our group.” 39 “Don’t stop him!” Jesus said. “No one who performs a miracle in my name will soon be able to speak evil of me. 40 Anyone who is not against us is for us," making clear that those who teach according to their faith in the name of Jesus, are for Him, not against Him, so therefore, should we not perhaps be reconsidering the limitations placed on our own faith, before being concerned about the faith of fellow brothers & sisters who may love and worship Jesus a little more, little less, or a little differently than ourselves?
In closing, as bold and frank as I have come to be known, with Jesus as my witness, if a betting man, I'd bet a billion dollars, far more denominationally proud churches were closed with Christians fully vaxxed, booster shots included, following all mandates to the demonic law, than there were, Word of Faith believers and churches. Why? Because the latter chooses to live by faith, beyond grace for salvation alone, believing they are already healed, already sanctified, already redeemed and rich with a satisfying life, invincible in Christ, without need of worry, fear, or doubt, according to the living word and standing on Mark 11:24 - with eyes that see, ears that hear, and minds open to understand and learn.
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