On November 1st, 2009 Anonymous (not verified) says:
I feel you worry to much about other people then your selfs ! Its for God to worry about people and to say if they are wrong or not...etc ... DAVE YOU ARE WRONG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just to show that I am fair and not against negative comments, I have published your comment "You Are Wrong" to my website. First, not only did you fail to identify yourself, you failed to tell me how I'm wrong. Now, that is a bit unfair.
I believe you have a misunderstanding of the definition of ministry. I do what I do, because the Lord is directing me to do it. If that constitutes worry, well then, every preacher, teacher, and pastor is in a state of worry.
You did not identify my wrong, but I will identify where you are wrong. Your philosophy is biblically incorrect as we are instructed in Hebrews 10:24 "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:" Also in 1 Corinthians 10:24 "Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth." Both of these verses show that God expects us to involve ourselves in the lives of others for good and for the wealth or welfare of others. By the way, I do not tell anyone their wrong, the Bible does and I am commanded to preach and teach the Bible. I challenge you to find anything I've written or preached that is not supported by Scripture. In fact, I dare you. It would be to your wealth to dig in the Scriptures.
How can you preach, teach and sing about Gods grace, mercy and forgiveness if you don't show grace, mercy and forgiveness to the brethren. Have you ever read about Rahab??? My God is all about those things, Praise the Lord we don't have to answer to you. You have told many folks about how wrong they are.
Dear Anonymous,
You have accused me of not being gracious, merciful, and forgiving to the brethren. I would appreciate more specifically what aspect of my teaching and preaching you are referring. As stated before, I do not push any opinon of my own, but simply declare the Bible. I do remember Rahab. The Bible labeled her as an harlot, yet she in the fear of God turned from her old wicked life and believed God. It saved her and her family from certain death. You should remember Rahab and do likewise. God forbid that I should yield to the spirit of this age and avoid preaching on sin, because someone like yourself may take offense. The Joel Olsteins and the like make big money and fame by making people feel comfortable in their sin. They will face some serious charges in eternity. The fact that I have made you upset is an indication that I am at least going in the right direction and preaching the right things. Why is divorce over 50% in the church? Why are we losing 90% of our youth to the world? Why is it that our children know more about the occult than the Bible? How is it that we can have a President that can declare the USA not to be a Christian nation? The answer is that preachers are not preaching and people are not being taught where they are wrong! I highly recommend that you read John 3:16 and Ephesians 2:8-9. Salvation will help you understand the Bible and will give you a renewed appreciation for the Truth.
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YOU ARE WRONG!
I feel you worry to much about other people then your selfs ! Its for God to worry about people and to say if they are wrong or not...etc ... DAVE YOU ARE WRONG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LIFE YOUR LIFE!! NOT OTHERS!!!!!!!!!!!
BSM
A Fair Shake!
Just to show that I am fair and not against negative comments, I have published your comment "You Are Wrong" to my website. First, not only did you fail to identify yourself, you failed to tell me how I'm wrong. Now, that is a bit unfair.
I believe you have a misunderstanding of the definition of ministry. I do what I do, because the Lord is directing me to do it. If that constitutes worry, well then, every preacher, teacher, and pastor is in a state of worry.
You did not identify my wrong, but I will identify where you are wrong. Your philosophy is biblically incorrect as we are instructed in Hebrews 10:24 "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:" Also in 1 Corinthians 10:24 "Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth." Both of these verses show that God expects us to involve ourselves in the lives of others for good and for the wealth or welfare of others. By the way, I do not tell anyone their wrong, the Bible does and I am commanded to preach and teach the Bible. I challenge you to find anything I've written or preached that is not supported by Scripture. In fact, I dare you. It would be to your wealth to dig in the Scriptures.
How can you preach, teach
How can you preach, teach and sing about Gods grace, mercy and forgiveness if you don't show grace, mercy and forgiveness to the brethren. Have you ever read about Rahab??? My God is all about those things, Praise the Lord we don't have to answer to you. You have told many folks about how wrong they are.
The Truth
Dear Anonymous,
You have accused me of not being gracious, merciful, and forgiving to the brethren. I would appreciate more specifically what aspect of my teaching and preaching you are referring. As stated before, I do not push any opinon of my own, but simply declare the Bible. I do remember Rahab. The Bible labeled her as an harlot, yet she in the fear of God turned from her old wicked life and believed God. It saved her and her family from certain death. You should remember Rahab and do likewise. God forbid that I should yield to the spirit of this age and avoid preaching on sin, because someone like yourself may take offense. The Joel Olsteins and the like make big money and fame by making people feel comfortable in their sin. They will face some serious charges in eternity. The fact that I have made you upset is an indication that I am at least going in the right direction and preaching the right things. Why is divorce over 50% in the church? Why are we losing 90% of our youth to the world? Why is it that our children know more about the occult than the Bible? How is it that we can have a President that can declare the USA not to be a Christian nation? The answer is that preachers are not preaching and people are not being taught where they are wrong! I highly recommend that you read John 3:16 and Ephesians 2:8-9. Salvation will help you understand the Bible and will give you a renewed appreciation for the Truth.
The truth
Thank you for taking time to write and PLEASE forgive me for being so judgmental on you. May the Lord continue to bless your ministry.