I wonder now.. After having read scripture myself, without Pastor or bible study teacher to guide me, why I find so many things that are wrongly done in the name of God.
In the scripture above it clearly says that prayer is to be done in private, even using a closet for maximum solitude. It also clearly says to give alms (offerings) in private as well. Since this is in the BIBLE, I believe it is true. Why then do churches compell the congregation to get up and pray out loud another man's prayer? Why do churches pass an offering plate in public view? These things are both wrong.
I hope others among you who read these scriptures will pray for discernment that you will not be improperly led. I will always remember the feeling of shame that I could not give as much as other people at a wealthy church I used to attend. I still remember Pastor led prayers, promising God things that were not in my own heart.
I urge all to break free and follow the word of God, not a man. If anyone teaches what is not written, they are wrong and leading us astray.
THE TRUTH IS IN THE BIBLE, PUT THEREFORE YOUR FAITH IN GOD AND HIS WORD.
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In the scripture above it clearly says that prayer is to be done in private, even using a closet for maximum solitude. It also clearly says to give alms (offerings) in private as well. Since this is in the BIBLE, I believe it is true. Why then do churches compell the congregation to get up and pray out loud another man's prayer? Why do churches pass an offering plate in public view? These things are both wrong.
I hope others among you who read these scriptures will pray for discernment that you will not be improperly led. I will always remember the feeling of shame that I could not give as much as other people at a wealthy church I used to attend. I still remember Pastor led prayers, promising God things that were not in my own heart.
I urge all to break free and follow the word of God, not a man. If anyone teaches what is not written, they are wrong and leading us astray.
THE TRUTH IS IN THE BIBLE, PUT THEREFORE YOUR FAITH IN GOD AND HIS WORD.
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