Finally! Somebody as mean and judgmental and critical as I am.
Phil.
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From: "John Schwery" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 10:44 AM
Subject: Fwd: Dear Pastor
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> >http://www.safeguardyoursoul.com/html/dear_pastor.html
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> >DEAR PASTOR...
> >You should know that as a blood-bought disciple of Jesus Christ
> > * I am not going to help you build your own vision or ministry.
> > In Gods eyes, you have no authorization to build your own ministry,
> > and if you attempt such, I will not help or assist you or be
> > brought under the evil condemnation that I am obligated to submit
> > to you as you rebel against the LORD you claim to be serving. I
> > refuse to betray Christ and therefore will not join you in your
> > rebellion if you ever begin building your own work/kingdom in lieu of
Christs.
> > * When I give financially, it is not always going to be within
> > your 4 walls. Your calling and ministry is one of several true
> > ones. I will obey the leading of the divine Person of the Holy
> > Spirit who told us in His Word that when the money came in,
> > distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
> > (Acts 4:35) Today, the visible church is apostate and the money
> > model it espouses is for the self-serving benefit of the leader(s)
> > and not according to the biblical revelation. In the early church,
> > not all the money, not even a majority percentage of it, went to
> > the leaders. Everyone - every individual believer and ministry -
> > was important in the early church. This is the kingdom way and I
> > will operate accordingly as this is the biblical revelation and
> > therefore Gods way to handle/steward money.
> > * I will not be coerced by any manipulative language to pour my
> > money into your physical church-building program. Jesus never built
> > even one physical building to further His kingdom. His true kingdom
> > is only built in the hearts of men (Lk. 17:21).
> > * I possess a kingdom mindset and will do nothing outside of
> > lifting up and worshipping the King of the kingdom and being used
> > to see His true kingdom/church built as He promised He would do
> > (Matt. 16:18; 1 Cor. 2:2; Gal. 3:1; Col. 2:18-19).
> > * Pastor, you are a mere man and I am not impressed with you
> > because my hearts affections are set upon the LORD Himself. No one
> > compares to Him. I will honor, respect, and co-labour with you in
> > His kingdom fellowship and work, but only as you follow Gods Word
> > and Holy Spirit (Who will never lead you in contradiction to the
> > Word). Jesus will always be my supreme Master and not you or any
> > other man. If you do not preach this Bible truth and seek to lead
> > others to render loyalty to you, you are a wolf, hireling, and
> > false prophet (2 Cor. 1:24; 8:5).
> > * My loyalty to Jesus is my supreme loyalty and church
> > attendance at your building has little to do with my relationship
> > with Him. I fully understand that fellowship with other true born
> > again, truth-loving saints is very important, but your little
> > church program is not the only place to get that kind of godly
> > fellowship. Gods kingdom is simply not limited to your little local
> > fellowship and for me to share fellowship with other true believers
> > I do not need your permission and will not ask for it (Acts 2:42-47).
> > * I am not going to blindly or unduly submit to you nor your
> > leadership unless you are following Gods Word and truly watching
> > for the souls of those you lead (Heb. 13:7, 17). When we read the
> > WHOLE truth in Hebrews 13:7 & 17 we see that these 2 things are
> > essential when measuring who to submit to. I am under Christs
> > lordship and not yours.
> > * Have you truly studied 1 Peter 5:1-6, Acts 20:20-32, Jeremiah
> > 23, Ezekiel 34, and Matthew 23?
> > * Have you considered repenting of doing things your own way and
> > coming off of your power trip (sinful pride)? Isnt it time for you
> > to die to yourself, your own desires and agenda to build an income
> > or ministry and truly lay down your life for the LORD and His
> > people? Isnt it time that you practice the simple truth the Word
> > commands to deny self, take up your cross and follow Jesus? (Lk.
9:23-24)
> > * When is the last time you preached the true law and Gospel
> > outside of your pulpit? Do you care for lost souls? If so, do you
> > have evangelistic proof in your daily activity? Are reaching out
> > with the Word to win lost souls and exhorting other disciples in the
same?
> > * What eternal value is there in building that physical
> > building? Is that just a ploy to have a bigger place for you to
> > perform in and to feature yourself and your ministry? What about
> > investing the money in local missions, the poor, the needs of those
> > people right under your nose, and the support of other ministers in
> > your very midst? Is your calling any more valid or important than
> > any other member of the body of Christ?
> > * I am fully aware that you do not have nail-scarred hands and
> > feet and even if you did, your blood is contaminated with sin and
> > would not have redeemed anyone. Its time to elevate Jesus Christ
> > alone and forsake using your position of leadership for your own
> > glory (2 Cor. 3:5; 4:5). - was Paul crucified for you? (1 Cor.
> > 1:13) You are going to give answer to the Almighty (James 3:1; 4:17).
> > * The LORD told me in His Word that I am bought with His holy
> > blood and am not to serve mere men - Ye are bought with a price; be
> > not ye the servants of men. (1 Cor. 7:23 ) Submitting to Christ is
> > priority and must be first and foremost in priority (2 Cor. 8:5).
> > * I will not participate in your ministry if in fact and deed
> > you do not profoundly honor Gods written, holy Word as final
> > authority and preach it only. The Holy Bible must be the only
> > Textbook for life and godliness among His true remnant (Jn. 10:35;
> > Rom. 3:4; 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:3-4; 16-21).
> >
> >Has your pastor read this one? Tell him I asked you to give it to
> >him to read. If he has any questions or comments, he can contact me.
> ><mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]
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> John
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