Watering Down God's Word

Ministry has become so watered down that ministers are preaching to fill seats instead of preaching the truth according to God's Word.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) May 4, 2016

One of my FB friends (who's an independent minister) made a statement that I'm going to paraphrase: When you're an independent minister, you have the freedom to preach the uncompromising truth according to God's word.You're not accountable to a ministry board so they can't ask you to water down your sermons in order to attract a bigger crowd. Ministry is a business, and a pastor's responsibility is to draw a crowd because the larger the congregation, the more money a pastor makes and the board looks favorably on that. Because some pastors are focused on numbers, they will preach watered-down messages because they don't want to offend their flock. Any pastor can preach about how to get blessed, but it takes a strong pastor to tell it like it is, even if his church membership may suffer. There are some people who appreciate no-nonsense preaching; those are the ones who are serious about growing in Christ. They've heard enough fluff preaching, so they want something real. There are those who prefer preachers to tell them what they want to hear. Those church members don't want to hear no-nonsense truth; they want to hoop & holler their way to hell. They care nothing about growing in Christ.

Friday Wisdom

A little something for readers to think about on Friday.

Listening ears become running mouths.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) May 6, 2016

Ministry has become so watered down that ministers are preaching to fill seats instead of preaching the truth according to God's Word.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) May 4, 2016

There's enough success for everyone, so there's no need to be jealous of someone else's blessing(s).

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) May 2, 2016

Respect comes from your house first, and it is a representation of how you were raised.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 30, 2016

When God gives you a talent, you better use it or run the risk of having your talent taken away and given to someone who'll run with it.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 28, 2016

Thursday Real

You learn a lot about a person by their political beliefs.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 22, 2016

A big booty and smile won't cut it for a man who's about his business becoming successful.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 22, 2016

People want honesty until you give it to them.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 22, 2016

Random Thoughts About Christianity

Some Christians REALLY need to stop being so one-track in their thinking. You can think in the spiritual AND natural realms.

Unlike many Christians, I think spiritually AND naturally. You can't understand the spiritual realm unless you know the natural realm.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 23, 2016

Every area of the city has them, big or small. Popcorn churches are nothing more than competition between ministers to see who can draw the biggest crowds. This competition between pastors needs to cease. 

Popcorn churches are churches that pop up every mile down the city. There can be two churches across the street from each other. Craziness.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 23, 2016

America is NOT A Christian Nation

Ever since America has turned away from its Godly foundation, it has lost the right to call itself a Christian nation.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 23, 2016

America was founded on Christian principles, hence the "One Nation Under God" staple. As time progressed, America has gotten away from the very foundation that has caused it to be blessed. Look around at what's going on, and tell me whether America is still a Christian nation. Same-sex marriage, sexual perversion, greed, people stepping on each other to get ahead, abortion, etc. Last time I checked, none of those things should be going on in a "Christian nation." Those things became prevalent because America has turned it's back on God. When Adam & Eve disobeyed God and ate the forbidden fruit, sin entered the world. A by-product of sin is sickness & disease. The only way America can become a Christian nation is if believers get serious about asking God to heal this land. Unsaved folks aren't going to ask God to heal America because some unsaved folks have no concept of spiritual matters, so it has to be the responsibility of believers to pray & fast for this nation. As I see it, some believers can join the church choir, but they can't fast & pray for this nation. When their pastor calls for corporate prayer time, it's crickets & tumbleweeds. Some believers (myself included) like to have prayer time at home, and that's good. But when it comes time for corporate prayer for this nation, believers should have no problem coming together on one accord. Until America turns back to God, it cannot call itself a Christian nation. From what I see, there's nothing Christian going on in this country. 

Public Service Announcement: Abortion

I understand why some women choose to get an abortion. If a woman is raped & gives birth to a rapist's child, why would anyone tell her to keep the baby? That's foul. She would be reliving the horrible ordeal all over again, and what about the child? She's explaining to him/her that (s)he's a product of rape, and there's no telling how the child will feel. A woman should not be judged for getting an abortion if it's in her best interest, meaning her child(ren) have a high chance of becoming severely disabled, or she could lose her life as a result of the pregnancy.

Friday Supper

Something for readers to feast on tonight:

Life is so much easier when you are mentally grown, and know that a person's heart and mind is more important than a physique.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 14, 2016

People don't show you love until you're dead.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) April 15, 2016