Expert: Kit Goins - 10/23/2009

Question
I have read through the bible and recently re-read through the New Testament.  I think Jesus brings a strong message through the text but I do not see that message being carried out through most churches and Christians that I have met.  Jesus seems pretty clear about loving one another and most of what he talks about in the beatitudes seems very hard to live out in society...but I still think he must be correct.  How come most churches do not talk more about being peacemakers or being poor or meek?  Because that is what I got out of the book but all my christian friends only ever talk about how God wants us to fight in wars, and other people are going to hell, and how God wants us to  be financially rich and not poor.  I know other people who i do not think are christian but really act more like the Jesus in the bible than some of my christian friends.   Arent my christian friends wrong? are their churches wrong if they talk about God supporting war and rich people because Jesus always seemed to support the complete opposite? Am i missing something? just kind of confused, Thanks for your time...
~Jason Haldeman

Answer
Greetings, in the name of Jesus, the christ...

First of all,  from what I understand of what you say here...most of what was said is correct...
about Jesus teaching us to love one another, just as we love ourselves. It is not being preached and talked about more often etc. The reason is that most all churches (except for a very few)are practicing some other religion entirely. It is not the religion, that the Holy Spirit (thru Gods word), teaches about.  Most churches today are what the book of Revelations calls "LUKEWARM". Alot of what they teach is ridiculous. This is why you must be very careful when selecting a church body of believers...to be a part of. And yes, God wants for all His children to be blessed and/or provided for...if that means getting more money, then so be it...but the main thing, is to not allow it to be our main focus.  It is Jesus, and Him alone, that we should foucus on.Also unless it's part of His overall plan, will He want us to war with anyone. War is not Love !

Don't allow anyone or anything to come between you and what God's word plainly and clearly teaches.

My suggestion to you, is get the heck out of that church and fine one that lines up with the truth of God's word (KJV)....evidently, that church does not practice what God wants it to.

There is only one denomination/religion...so says the word of God. The one that created all these stupid different rules/regulations..plus denominations were created by satan for the soul purpose of causing confusion, why?  Because he is the author of confusing lies and decite.

I hope this helps
In His Service, and Love
Bro.  Kit