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Perverted Gospel

Posted by Dion Todd May 20th, 2020 5,810 Views 0 Comments

I marvel that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ to a different 'good news', but there isn't another 'good news.' Only there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the Good News of Christ. But even though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you any 'good news' other than that which we preached to you, let him be cursed. Galatians 1:6 WEB

There was an uproar amongst the Galatians. Though they had begun in the spirit, they were seduced back into keeping religious laws. Gentiles, people who were not Jews, were told that they needed to be circumcised and obey the law of Moses like they were Jews in order to be saved. Paul made it very clear that we are saved through faith in the Lord Jesus alone, and not by legalism. In Galatians 3:3 Paul wrote 'Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh?'

We need to stay in tune with the Holy Spirit. When we start to become stale, our Christian walk is reduced to keeping a set of rules. Then that becomes our measurement of faith, and we will spread it to those following us. The close relationship gradually fades into the background. We still pray, we still go through the motions, but it is mostly legalism. Rule keeping by rote.

Our heart and our eyes begin to stray and wander after other things. The grass seems to become greener over there. At that point, we have left our first love and our gospel has become perverted. It has been reduced to rules, and what was once a hot relationship, is now cold legalism. You can visit cold, dead churches all across the world where Jesus is only a distant memory, but He longs to speak to each of us today.

Stay in tune with the Lord daily. When you are walking close to Him, you will fulfill His requirements and be pleasing in His sight without all of the religious rules. I found that many of the things that I was brought up to believe as 'God Pleasing' were not even in the Bible. They were merely the teachings of men. Check behind your leaders and be sure to read it for yourself. Rekindle that relationship with Jesus. Speak to Him as the friend that sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24).

Prayer: Heavenly Father please pour fresh fire on me and give me a zeal to shake off the water. Draw my heart to You and give me an extreme spiritual makeover. Fire me up God, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

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Post from Sylvia Todd

Sylvia Todd posted a comment:

2 days ago


For those who know our RHM family member, Karen Fletcher, her husband, Les, passed away yesterday morning, after a long illness. Please keep her and their loved ones in prayer for comfort, peace and all the help needed 🙏💛.



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Comment from Susan Petho

1 hour ago

Karen, I am so sorry for your great loss. I am praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.


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Comment from Deng Tembreza

2 hours ago

GOD BLESS OF SOUL. Condolence to the family


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Comment from Deb Farris

9 hours ago

Sending prayers for comfort and peace.🙏


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Comment from Ben Flores

12 hours ago

Praying for strength and peace Karen🙏🏻


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Comment from Dan Remley

20 hours ago

I am so sorry Karen. I pray that the Lord brings peace and comfort to you and your family ❤️


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Comment from Wanda Pennington

1 day ago

Remembering Karen's family in prayer!!


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Comment from Bella Colliander

1 day ago

I didn't know Karen and Les, but I am asking our Lord to comfort Karen, to let her feel Your presence and give her heart peace. Blessings to Karen and her family. 🙏💜🕊️


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Comment from Kevin J. Eck

1 day ago

My Prayers are with you, Karen. May Comfort and Peace abound within the Fletcher Family! Les is Home now in our Eternal Kingdom, In the very Presence of our Lord! In your Precious name Jesus, Amen.


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Comment from Dion Todd

1 day ago

Our prayers are with you, Karen. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. I know y'all have had such a struggle there, but Les is finally at peace with the Lord. There is no more suffering. No more pain. No more tears of sadness. I pray the Lord will comfort your family during this time. 🙏🌹❤️


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20 hours ago

You're a very kind and compassionate man pastor Dion. I am reading all of the comments for Karen. I am sure they will make her feel good. That said it's a testament to how close our RHM family is. It's so great to be a part of it. I haven't met anyone but I feel so close to everyone. ❤️


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10 hours ago

The Lord is building a beautiful family here. 😍


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10 hours ago

I feel the same Dan. I don't personally know anyone here. I'm from Ohio. But I still feel like we're family in Christ.


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10 hours ago

Amen, y'all are family to us 💛!


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Comment from David and Dianna Wyles

1 day ago

🙏


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Comment from Marilyn Salter

1 day ago

I’m so sorry she has lost Les. I know he is past his suffering now. Please giver and her family my deepest condolences. God bless them all


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Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

1 day ago

So very sorry to hear that Les has passed away, all I can say is that the Lord knows all things and that He took Les home out of His everlasting compassion to end his suffering!! My heart goes out to Karen, as she so lovingly took care of Les for such a long time, may the Lord bless her and reward her according to His goodness, may he wrap His loving arms round about her, give her peace and meet all of her needs, in the holy name of Jesus Christ, we pray, Amen!!


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Comment from Mari Kaufmann

1 day ago

So sorry for your loss. Its so hard 😢


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Comment from Shara Abel

2 days ago

I'm so sorry. I pray the Lord gives her and her family peace, comfort &amp; that all their needs and beyond are met.


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Comment from Gloria Nebarez

2 days ago

Praying for Peace and Comfort for the family.


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Comment from Michele Copley

2 days ago

Oh so sorry that Karen's Husband, Les has passed away. Peace and comfort for Karen, for hers and family, are our hearts fervent prayers continually, trusting God with their needs.


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Comment from Celeste Strenn

2 days ago

Prayers for the family so much 🙏🏽


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Comment from Debi Burton

2 days ago

I’ m sorry for your loss, my prayers are with the family and friends……😔🙏🏻


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Comment from Nell Neathery

2 days ago

I pray in Jesus' name, that the family and friends be comforted with peace, and may Mr. Fletcher be resting in peace, Amen


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Comment from Lynn Brown

2 days ago

Sorry to hear this! I know Les has been suffering for some time now. Prayers for Karen and the family. May God give comfort and peace. 🙏🩷


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Comment from Jackie Tipton

2 days ago

Prayers for her and her family.


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Comment from Sandi Covey

2 days ago

Hugs to Karen, our sister in Christ! Comfort her and surround her with loving friends and family. In Jesus Name! Amen.


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Comment from Laura Clark

2 days ago

Prayers! So sorry for Karen's loss.


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Comment from Stephanie Cusato

2 days ago

Def 😢😔




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