Though, Okotie is not among the very few men I respect because of his antecedents, his pedigree and claims, there is however a little fact in the 'self -acclaim-pastor' negative opinion of the Catholic Church.
Or, how could you explain a congregation praying through / to "Holy Mary". When it is written that prayer through JESUS CHRIST to God Almighty is the only ACKNOWLEDGED process to reach God.
How could you explain the use of Rosary for prayer as it symbolise praying with oracle instruments.
How could you explain bowing down to worship the status of Christ and "Holy Mary" when it is written that 'thou shall not bow down for/to any image either fashioned with heavenly symbols, the earth, or under the earth.
How can you explain why most Catholic Church dont encourage their Congregation to come to church with their Bible.
How can you explain the 'holy water' in Catholic Church premises.
to mention is endless.
but let us ask ourselves, his the doctrine of Christ second coming, Salvation, Holiness and Righteousness being preached in Churches (including Catholic and the Ignorant fool's assembly ie. Okotie) ? The Answer is NO!!!!
Churches has become business Empire!!! General Overseers are now the Billionaires at the expense of the Tithe Payers just as the Government Official are Millionaires at the expense of Tax Payers.
Riches, Wealth, Financial Breakthrough, Prosperity, etc is now the language of the men of God, yet we call this period an END TIME. Preaching Holiness,Righteousness and Salvation is the importance of a godly Assembly at END TIME. Not preaching payment of Tithes, Riches, Wealth, Financial Breakthrough, Prosperity, etc.
CHRISTIAN BEWARE!!!!
OPEN YOUR EYES!!!
JESUS WILL COME NOW, NOT SOON, BUT NOW!!!
ARE YOU LIVING RIGHT?
ARE YOU GENUINELY SAVED?
DON'T BOW DOWN FOR IMAGES, God forbids it!!!!
DON'T PRAY THROUGH 'HOLY MARY'. It is WRONG!!!
* Catholic Church do not discourage the use of bible, rather they encourage it. But the use of bulletin (set biblical passages for the day) has overshadowed peoples' disposition in taking Bible to Catholic church. The idea of bulletin was driven by ancient economic state of most catholics. Back then, not everyone could afford to buy bible
* Holy Mary is a not a God in Catholic theology, rather it is conceptualised as a pathway to Divine heart of Jesus Christ. The reason underlying such conceptualisation was drawn from "wedding at Cana", when Mary pleaded with Jesus for miracles ( water to wine).
* Catholic do not worship Idol. Images in the Catholic theology is an attempt to reified historical events. Don't forget that bible is an image, representing word of GOD. So those images in the Catholic Churches is just a pictorial representation of deeds and passions of Christ. If not for them, it will be really difficult to perceive what Jesus Christ looked like.
* Catholics do not bow down to images as a way of worship, rather they do as a way of reverence and respect. This is similar to respect and reverence we pay our elders and kings. Just as the Yorubas prostrate or kneel before an elder and a king, so too are Igbos and Hausas.
It is sad that you don't know the history Holy water. Holy water has been in use before the advent of Christianity. Jewish law, Oriental theology, Greeks theologians endorsed the use of holy water before the catholics. Some say that use of holy water dates to the first century, and even some sources relate its early usage to apostle Matthew (A jew).
Lastly, I guess you're correct on the commercialisation of Christianity. It is a pity but it is expected. Judas started it irrespective of his direct relationship with Christ Himself. However, our relationship is with God not man.
I don't know when Jesus Christ is coming. If you do, good for you.
Posted: at 3-12-2013 01:28 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming |
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