“Faith is a force and words are the containers for the force.” --Kenneth Copeland
“Because man is a little god “in God’s class: very capable of operating on the same level of faith as God” --Charles Capps “Our words are vital in bringing our dreams to pass. It’s not enough to simply see it by faith or in your imagination. You have to begin speaking words of faith over your life. Your words have enormous creative power. The moment you speak something out, you give birth to it.” (Joel Osteen, Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential, 2004) |
The Doctrine
This is based on the little "gods" doctrine. It preaches that God isn't really divine, in that He has abilities we little "gods" also have as well. Instead they says God merely taps into the universal power of faith, that basically says speak and believe or expect that you will get it and it will come to pass. Hence the name of this movement, "Word of Faith". The formula they preach works kind of like this:
This is based on the little "gods" doctrine. It preaches that God isn't really divine, in that He has abilities we little "gods" also have as well. Instead they says God merely taps into the universal power of faith, that basically says speak and believe or expect that you will get it and it will come to pass. Hence the name of this movement, "Word of Faith". The formula they preach works kind of like this:
- God created everything by His faith by speaking things into existence.
- We are created in the image of God, as little "gods".
- Therefore, we can create our own realities or situations by speaking the same “faith-filled” words and bring things or circumstances into existence.
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These quotes show a simple claiming of godlike power by Word of Faith preachers. It basically take God's power and gives it to men, so that in their doctrine we can be little "gods". This is alien to what the Bible says about God.
Deuteronomy 4:39
Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the Lord he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else. Isaiah 42:8 (KJV) I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. Isaiah 48:11 (KJV) For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another. Romans 11:36 (KJV) For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. |
Basically if God did as these preachers tell you and gave you whatever you declared, you get the glory. Why? Because YOU would be the one to command the power. Like Myles Munroe told Benny Hinn, "God has the power but you have the permission." So who really is in control here. Not God. So rather this glorifies the man. The Bible specifically says, as shown above, God will not share his glory with anyone else.
Conclusion
Christians are known to be Christians by just whom we place at the center of our lives. We place Jesus in the center of our lives. However, this Positive Confession doctrine places man in the center. Man is commanding God what to do. Basically it turns God into a vending machine or a genie at our beck and call. Or at its worse it places the power inside you and lets you be your own god to give yourself whatever you want.
The Bible tells us of an angel who once tried to place himself in the place of God and was thrown out of Heaven by God for it along with 1/3 of the angels of Heaven. The sheer complexity of the universe and of even things in this world indicate that man is much too finite to even properly handle things down here. What on earth makes men think they could handle all of them at one time even. Truly only God has mastery here and man is nothing but a lower created being. It is time we knew our place and accepted God as being the only one with ALL the power and glory.
Christians are known to be Christians by just whom we place at the center of our lives. We place Jesus in the center of our lives. However, this Positive Confession doctrine places man in the center. Man is commanding God what to do. Basically it turns God into a vending machine or a genie at our beck and call. Or at its worse it places the power inside you and lets you be your own god to give yourself whatever you want.
The Bible tells us of an angel who once tried to place himself in the place of God and was thrown out of Heaven by God for it along with 1/3 of the angels of Heaven. The sheer complexity of the universe and of even things in this world indicate that man is much too finite to even properly handle things down here. What on earth makes men think they could handle all of them at one time even. Truly only God has mastery here and man is nothing but a lower created being. It is time we knew our place and accepted God as being the only one with ALL the power and glory.
The Real Message
The truth of reality is, all the positive thinking in the world will not change your circumstance. Why? Because you aren't a god. Never was and never can be a god. Instead the Bible tell us to believe in Jesus who was all together man and all together God at the same time. Jesus proved He was God when it raised Himself from the dead. Prophets in the past could raise others with the power of God. But all of them when they died stayed in their tombs. Jesus was the only one who walked out of His tomb, proving He alone was divine.
The real message of the Bible is that this divine Jesus love the whole world so much that He died to pay for our sins on the cross, He didn't go to Hell, but rather raised Himself on the 3rd day and now sits on the right hand of the Father. Whoever believes in THIS Jesus of the Bible will be saved.
The truth of reality is, all the positive thinking in the world will not change your circumstance. Why? Because you aren't a god. Never was and never can be a god. Instead the Bible tell us to believe in Jesus who was all together man and all together God at the same time. Jesus proved He was God when it raised Himself from the dead. Prophets in the past could raise others with the power of God. But all of them when they died stayed in their tombs. Jesus was the only one who walked out of His tomb, proving He alone was divine.
The real message of the Bible is that this divine Jesus love the whole world so much that He died to pay for our sins on the cross, He didn't go to Hell, but rather raised Himself on the 3rd day and now sits on the right hand of the Father. Whoever believes in THIS Jesus of the Bible will be saved.
John 3:16 (KJV)
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Acts 16:30-31 (KJV) 30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. Romans 10:9 (KJV) That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. |
Won't you believe today what the Bible says, instead of a false doctrine of talking positive which comes from New Age philosphy? You can start repenting of your sins and getting to know the REAL divine Jesus of the Bible who cares for you.
Dear Lord God. I know I am a sinner and need your gift of salvation from my sins. I BELIEVE IN JESUS, the Son of God, as my personal Savior. I believe that His death on the cross and resurrection provides forgiveness for ALL my sins past, present, & future. Please forgive all my sins and come into my heart and life. I hereby trust in Jesus FINISHED WORK alone, and NOT upon me & my "good works", as sufficient to make me right with you and fit for Heaven. Please forgive ALL my sins and come into my heart, Lord Jesus. Seal me with your Holy Spirit until the day you come to take me home. In your Son Jesus’ name. Amen.
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