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Admin	# 6 Exposing the Accuser of the Brethren Posted : 15 Nov, 2012 02:51 PM # 6 Exposing the Accuser of the Brethren How To Correct Error When the accuser comes, it brings distorted facts and condemnation. Those who are trapped by this spirit never research the virtues in the organization or person they are attacking. With the same zeal that the faultfinders seek to unearth sin, those who will conquer this enemy must earnestly seek God's heart and His calling for those they would reprove. True correction, therefore, will proceed with reverence, not revenge. Indeed, are not those whom we seek to correct Christ's servants? Are they not His possession? Is it possible the works of which we are jealous, and thus critical, might be the very works of Christ? Also, let us ask ourselves: why has God chosen us to bring His rebuke? Are we walking in Christ's pattern? These are important questions, for to be anointed with Christ's authority to rebuke, we must be committed to men with Christ's love. But, if we are angry, embittered, or jealous toward another, we cannot even pray correctly for that person, much less reprove him. Jesus, the great Lion of Judah, was declared worthy to bring forth judgment by virtue of His nature: He was a Lamb slain for men's sin. If we are not determined to die for men, we have no right to judge them. Those who seek to justify leaving a church must not do so simply through finding fault. Rather, they should openly communicate with the ministerial team. Their attitude should be one of prayer and love, leaving a blessing for what they gained by their time spent in that church. If there has indeed been sin in the ministry, they should contact the church authorities in the city and leave the situation with them. Additionally, local ministers should be in communication with one another, never basing their opinion of another church or leader on the testimony of one who has just left it. If people join your congregation and bring with them a root of bitterness against their former assembly, that root will spring up in your church and many will be defiled. Therefore, no matter how much you need new members, never build your congregation with individuals who are unreconciled to their former fellowship. Indeed, the Lord's word to us is that in the House of the Lord criticism must be replaced with prayer, and faultfinding eliminated with a covering love. Where there is error, we must go with a motive to restore. Where there are wrong doctrines, let us maintain a gentle spirit as we seek to correct those in opposition. Lord Jesus, forgive us for our lack of prayer and the weakness of our love. Master, we want to be like You, that when we see a need, instead of criticizing, we lay down our lives for it. Lord, deliver Your church of this demonic faultfinding spirit! In Jesus' name. Amen. Sourced ~ http://www.reconciliation.com/n_frangipane.htm Francis Frangipane Senior Minister River of Life Ministries Cedar Rapids, Iowa <><�XO Post Reply
dljrn04 View Profile History	# 6 Exposing the Accuser of the Brethren Posted : 15 Nov, 2012 03:43 PM Reprint Agreement Duplication and re-transmission of this writing is permitted provided that complete source and website information for the Ministries of Francis Frangipane are included, unless the article is an excerpt from a book by another publisher. If so, please contact the cited publisher for reprint permission. Likewise, publications that are sold need written permission. Finally, material may not be taken out of context to slander or defame this ministry. Post Reply
View Profile History	# 6 Exposing the Accuser of the Brethren Posted : 15 Nov, 2012 04:19 PM Thank you Donna...xo Post Reply
View Profile History	# 6 Exposing the Accuser of the Brethren Posted : 15 Nov, 2012 06:16 PM :applause: Post Reply
View Profile History	# 6 Exposing the Accuser of the Brethren Posted : 16 Nov, 2012 04:45 AM In a lot of ways finding a fellowship is like finding a mate. Some will spend their lives bouncing from one to another, some will be commited and be miserable, some will be always be trying to change things. God is preparing every child of His for unification with His body either here in this life or the life to come. Either way we all have hinderences in our hearts that prevent us from serving as Christ served but one day His righteousness will cover those sinful hinderences and we will be whiter than snow. Then and only then will we fully realise our potential to serve and fellowship. Post Reply
View Profile History	# 6 Exposing the Accuser of the Brethren Posted : 16 Nov, 2012 09:08 AM In a lot of ways finding a fellowship is like finding a mate. *** :applause:...Couldnt agree more LTM...it is the "Fellowship" in Christ Jesus that is so much more than words can express sometimes...and to find that type of Fellowship amongst the Body and espically a Church is a Awesome Blessing...xo Post Reply
View Profile History	# 6 Exposing the Accuser of the Brethren Posted : 16 Nov, 2012 06:54 PM You know the last church I was member of the men who were greater capable of leading were pushed down by the ones who were the greater aggresors. Humility seems to be a hinderence to leadership some times. What a sad reality but i line with who Jesus is. The King of Kings sacrificed by His own creation.......\ Whoever is least will be greatest in the Kingdom of God. :applause: Post Reply