Civil War
Civil War — The Final Word on This Subject
The Church is at War with itself — mostly about politics — but sometimes about doctrine!
“If it is not of God, it will soon pass. But if it is from God, you may find yourselves fighting God himself – “ Gamaliel in Acts 5:34-39.
There’s so much I could say on this, and much of it would make me highly unpopular!
99% of The Church believes 95% the same things.
It’s the doctrines of man that separate them. They stay separated for a different reason though!
The separation is maintained to protect their congregation — not in a spiritual sense, as one should expect, but in the financial sense!
Most Churches eke out a living on the income they receive from their flock!
In Britain, the subject of Tithing is taboo. Yet if people tithed, The Churches would all thrive, and those who tithe will thrive too. I’ve never ever known a tither to suffer real lack.
It’s a huge topic, and there are problems, but the true denominationalism in Churches is as much about survival as it’s about doctrine.
That’s why we need both Tithing and Unity NOW — not some time later — but today!
“This ‘civil war’ in My church MUST STOP!” declares The LORD!
“Now is the time for Unity!
Now is the time to ask and give forgiveness of each other and to repent before Me.
I AM sending My Spirit in great power to those who are right with Me, but those who persist with this war of words with each other will receive nothing.
What is it to you who I favour and who I choose?
Are you My ‘Advisory Board’?
Are you My counselors?
I have moved and you are fighting with Me, not with each other!
Come back to The Altar and wrestle with Me in prayer and I will show you My Plans, My Way ahead for you.
Do not My Prophets tell you of amazing days ahead?
Do you discount them too?
Oh My precious children, when will you believe that I do ALL things for good and not for evil.
This division, this offence, this angst has only one source. Obey Me, resist the enemy, and he MUST flee!
Come, let us reason together and I will show you many things you do not know.
The coming Season is for those in unity with Me and with each other.
Do not quench The Holy Spirit as He comes to minister to you.
Receive Him, receive Me. Repent and turn once again to My side.
Sit at My feet and learn from Me!” says The LORD your God!
Yes, it’s time to end the civil war.
It’s time to unite The Churches — denominational differences are fine just so long as they don’t prevent unity on the 95% of common ground supposedly shared by all of them.
If there’s a particular sin to single out for action, it’s pride!
It’s time for humility — rather than pride — because all pride will do is to reinforce the barriers of difference rather than accept and celebrate the common ground!
~ Chris G. Bennett
Chris Bennett came to salvation in 1962 but didn’t begin ministry until 2007 — a late-comer! Now mandated by The LORD to prophesy and open old wells of revival in the U.K., but especially in Wales. He has also operated Healing Rooms, and worked with deliverance teams, all with his wife, Linda. Happily now doing whatever The LORD asks of them! Founder, with wife Linda, of their ministry The Upper Room Encounter.
Praise the Lord! IT’S TIME TO BE THE CHURCH, THAT THE GATES OF HELL WILL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST IT! Yes, we here in America know about the American Civil war and why the war was fought, because of slavery. And sadly there is still a problem regarding the Spirit of Racism that Still exists even in some of the Churches Today, as Well as outside of the Churches. We know that as God’s Judgement is Released- that The Lord God will deal with ALL Sin! -And YES The Lord is Saying “IT iIS ‘TIME FOR UNITY” LIKE NEVER BEFORE- BOTH SPIRITUALLY & NATURALLY! Yes it has Much to do with the ‘Doctrines of Men like You mentioned in your word, along with Tithing & PRIDE, etc. Again, the scripture in ‘Mark 7:7-“Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men”. I understand that many don’t want to deal with some of these issues, But we know that the Lord God, Loves JUSTICE, and in Amos 5:24, HE reminds us of that! Also in Micah 6:8 that says: HE HATH SHOWN THEE, O MAN, WHAT IS GOOD; AND WHAT DOTH THE LORD REQUIRE OF THEE, BUT TO DO JUSTLY, AND TO LOVE MERCY, AND TO WALK HUMBLY WITH THY GOD!” There is TOO much Division, which is exactly what the enemy wants. I also agree with you Chris, that It’s time for All this evil to end re: the Civil War- WHATEVER IT IS & WHEREVER IT MAY EXIST. and IT’S TIME FOR US, ESPECIALLY THE CHURCH- To ‘BE The ‘LIGHT & ‘SALT of the Earth and put on the Mind of Christ Daily! YES, we need to return back to the Alter! Oh Lord, Please search our hearts. And if you find anything within us, that is NOT like You- LORD PLEASE TAKE IT AWAY! LET us return back to you with a Heart of Conviction, and Repentance and Forgiveness, and began to come Together in Unity- ALL TO THE GLORY OF GOD!☝ BLESSINGS TO ALL!☝
I think many believers are deeply hurt by what’s happened since 2019. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a humble drive for reconciliation in the church. Maybe a general repentance and a closer study on Rev 18:23. But what would I know seems many institutions have been complacent. A return to the lord in line with Joel 2:12-13 might be what’s needed. Some one asked me the other day where do you go to church. “I replied I am the church, we are living stones built on the Rock of the Lord Jesus Christ. But we meet up at this location….” Anyway I hope people don’t get left behind… reconciliation is a great way to address issues maybe seek the Lord and ask him what needs to be done.
“simple as that” – mighty man of God.
If i may…on the topic of tithing – Church the purpose of tithes and offerings is 2 fold a spiritual principle to bless His people and to bless HIS Church. Remember God has a system for His people. It is part of God’s ‘financial system’. It is ‘spiritual bc as we grow in faith we understand the why before the what are doing – Heb.4:2 this part is very important…not giving grudgingly, but cheerfully. HE knows $ can be one of the hardest things to trust God with, why He says; ‘prove me’ Malachi 3:10 Matt. 23:23 2Cor.9:6,7 God bless the Church.
Pride – simple as that!
The church has grown complacent and self-satisfied! On average, there’s a “I’m all right Jack!” attitude which believes it doesn’t need to repent. Once saved always saved, and, hyper-grace theology have done so much damage to the faith of so many believers. It is turning around slowly, but many are still deceived.
God bless
The words repentance and change are God’s words for the church, yet they are ignored…..why? Selah
God bless