tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969004671173105828.post6259530793186584618..comments2023-06-25T05:11:50.881-04:00Comments on The Hot Spot: Shame on the Church!Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09646748073407033715noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969004671173105828.post-74321252298703721412010-11-13T12:10:25.277-05:002010-11-13T12:10:25.277-05:00It has been said that our adversary the devil has ...It has been said that our adversary the devil has three methods (of course there are more than three) by which to attack the church.<br /><br />The first is PERSECUTION, likely his preferred method. But persecution has the undesirable effect (from his perspective) of culling the deadwood & making the surviving church purer and stronger.<br /><br />His 2nd means of attack is subjecting the church, wherever possible, to POVERTY, making the saints' lives a hardship in hope that many will fall by doubt and discouragement. But this can promote love, sharing and a closer sense of unity among Christ's followers.<br /><br />But, as a last resort, there is PROSPERITY. Surely the devil, who actually quoted scripture in an effort to tempt our Lord, knows the truth of Christ's saying: "It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom." Once truly caught up in the allure of comforts and riches, is there an antidote?<br /><br />I thank you for your good post.<br /><br />Rich WertzRich In Christhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03073292149984800362noreply@blogger.com