False Prophets Can Kill You

One cool night after a revival episode, two people were active in the parking lot. A lady from our church had a friend visit us. Her friend seemed spiritual; he showed us gold dust in his Bible. I believe it was glitter. He claimed the gold appeared as he attended a well known preacher’s crusade. The preacher has a big television ministry. He liked the falling obsession, signs, wonders and of course, money. He is considered by many, a false prophet. I certainly understand why. Anyway, the two super charged people were taking turns falling in the parking lot while it was pouring rain. The man and woman could not stop laughing and falling down. Spectators from the business next door were enjoying the entertainment. I should’ve told them what our pastor told the ushers; he declared.“You can control how drunk you get in the Spirit.”If God made us drunk in the Spirit, how could man control it? No one controls God! Meanwhile, at my house during the day, the evangelist and I had some interesting moments. He watched videos of church services where strange things happened among the people. He told me he carefully studied other preachers to discover all he could about the supernatural. He seemed obsessed with the gifts God gives to some. I couldn’t get him interested in anything else. It seemed like the evangelist had an addiction; perhaps he did. I hoped for a way to get him out of this obsession. I sincerely tried to help. His response wasn’t very nice. Some are offended with anyone’s advise. I decided to play a trick on the evangelist. I wanted him to relax and lighten up. One week before the revival began, our pastor demonstrated the same trick. He asked if we had thought about the upcoming revival. Most everyone raised their hands. Then he asked if God had been dealing with any of us about anything; once again we raised our hands. Immediately, the preacher said these exact words with a loud, cruel voice,“Wrong! God don’t make deals; you have been in disobedience!” Was he joking or serious? I believe it was the latter. When the evangelist began our revival, he pulled the same trick. They probably learned this at Bible college. I reasoned if it was okay for these preachers to display nonsense in church, it would be alright for me to do the same in my home. It seemed like a joke and I like a sense of humor. My opportunity came, and I couldn’t resist. The piano man, evangelist and I were relaxing in my living room. The evangelist was considering moving from Florida to Chicago, Illinois. The preacher went on and on, implying God was dealing with him. I asked,“How long has God been dealing with you about moving?”He replied,“Oh, it’s not just me, but it’s the whole family.”I replied very adamantly,“Wrong! God don’t make deals—you have been in disobedience!”The piano man laughed so hard, he almost fell off my sofa. I pointed my finger at the evangelist and said,“I got you, buddy, I gotcha!” I forgot I wasn’t supposed to call him buddy. His face turned blood red. Do you remember the saying, he can dish it out, but he can’t take it? I believe the evangelist developed unforgiveness toward me. Please Sir, for your sake, forgive me. I’m sure you’ll read this. I mean you no harm. Will you ask your family to read this, and pray about your style of preaching? They know you well and I’m sure they sincerely love you. Ask them to tell you the truth. The truth will make you free. Jesus said it would. The implication is you have to know the truth to be free. I’ll quote Jesus.“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”(John 8:32)Please stop the ridiculous show. Confide in your lovely wife. She knows things you probably can’t see yourself. There is an old saying; you don’t really know someone until you live with them. It’s possible she discerns spirits better than you, especially the ones that trouble you. I’m certain she has your best interest at heart. Everyone needs counsel from someone; even preachers and evangelists. You should be submissive to your wife. Read this in Ephesians 5:21. Please inquire precisely what your wife meant by her eleventh commandment for you,“Thou shalt not fake thyself out.”Ask her if she thought you were fake or false. She would know and I’m sure your wife and children are concerned. I love you enough to tell you the truth. You should be honest with yourself and with God.