Ever Prayed Anyone Out of Your Church? - Page 2

U376977 · #11 06-10-2008, 10:36 PM

Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. Ro. 16:17

I have been in pentecostal churches all my life, now 43 years. Someone is always being "prayed" out and others "prayed in." I think it is up to the pastor to determine if there is a threat to the body or just someone with a bad personality.

But there are real instances where someone needs to be marked, and "shown the door." I know of instances where people were operating in a religious witchcraft spirit, where it would appear that they have the HG but in reality have a evil spirit that mimics the real moving of the HG. Many are deceived by them because they appear to be "spiritual." I have a personal term that I have used for these type of people, "Holy Ghost witch." Again, this is just my term. One young girl I saw recently was mumbling something like "tongues" but it was not the HG, there was not a clear language and she did a fake cry. She was going around trying to lay hands on people. I was visting this church, so I could not stop her, If it were my church I would have sat her down. All I could do was protect my family from her. Of course, my wonderful wife had already discerned the woman's spirit and had our children under tow.

Fortunaly, the times where a person should be dis-fellowshiped are rare.

AbundantGrace · #12 06-11-2008, 09:22 AM

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I like the avatar! Where did you find it?

lol... I found it on Fred Sanford's MySpace! There are quite a few different photos of him on there. http://www.myspace.com/sanford_arms

Esther · #13 06-11-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeanie

Did they leave?

Yes, all three.

But again let me warn, DO NOT do this lightly!

Esther · #14 06-11-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rico

So far I have enjoyed the responses. It seems, from what I have gathered, that those of us who have prayed those kinds of prayers have done so out of a concern for the spiritual welfare of the congregation, more than out of personal dislike.

Actually, I liked two of them. However, one left and it was revealed he was gay after he left. I already knew that in the spirit. I also prayed he would be delivered and thought for awhile he was, but then he ended up going openly into that lifestyle.

Esther · #15 06-11-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by U376977

Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. Ro. 16:17

I have been in pentecostal churches all my life, now 43 years. Someone is always being "prayed" out and others "prayed in." I think it is up to the pastor to determine if there is a threat to the body or just someone with a bad personality.

But there are real instances where someone needs to be marked, and "shown the door." I know of instances where people were operating in a religious witchcraft spirit, where it would appear that they have the HG but in reality have a evil spirit that mimics the real moving of the HG. Many are deceived by them because they appear to be "spiritual." I have a personal term that I have used for these type of people, "Holy Ghost witch." Again, this is just my term. One young girl I saw recently was mumbling something like "tongues" but it was not the HG, there was not a clear language and she did a fake cry. She was going around trying to lay hands on people. I was visting this church, so I could not stop her, If it were my church I would have sat her down. All I could do was protect my family from her. Of course, my wonderful wife had already discerned the woman's spirit and had our children under tow.

Fortunaly, the times where a person should be dis-fellowshiped are rare.

I have only seen that one time. But she left the UPC to become a "fortune teller" then supposely came back to the church. The Lord showed me she was not what she seemed to be. Although, it was hard to believe at first.

They can have a very believable spirit, because they try to come in as humble.

Rico · #16 06-12-2008, 12:10 PM

How about AFF? Do you think this place plays an important enough role to warrant being prayed over? What if someone becomes a detriment without actually breaking any of the rules here? Would you pray that God moves them off the forum?

Steve Epley · #17 06-12-2008, 12:14 PM

I have had a hard time praying folks into the church!

Rico · #18 06-12-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Epley

I have had a hard time praying folks into the church!

Maybe that has something to do with your hog butchering ways?

Here hoggy hoggy! Here hoggy hoggy! Good boy! Now stand still while I chop you to pieces!!

Esther · #19 06-12-2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rico

How about AFF? Do you think this place plays an important enough role to warrant being prayed over? What if someone becomes a detriment without actually breaking any of the rules here? Would you pray that God moves them off the forum?

I have prayed for folks on the forum. I have not prayed anyone OFF the forum. IF they break the rules we can take care of it.

My Own Eyes · #20 06-12-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rico

How about AFF? Do you think this place plays an important enough role to warrant being prayed over? What if someone becomes a detriment without actually breaking any of the rules here? Would you pray that God moves them off the forum?

It's no good Rico.

I'M NOT LEAVING!!!!!