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ETC Ministries was born from the motivation and revelation of the Holy
Spirit; the works of the churches (those who are in it for the business)
are not the works of the Holy Spirit. On the surface, they use a portion,
a small portion at that, to provide for the needy, the people who are
sick, the elderly, and those in prison.
Many of the leaders of these church businesses will eventually be
exposed. They have labored for the sake of a profit and an increase
in their personal wealth. Some have bragged about it. Some have been
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The emphasis is on "tithes
and offerings" for the main purpose of expansion, putting up
new and bigger buildings, and promote the mortar and bricks doctrine
while the important teachings of Jesus go to the way side.
Granted, a place of worship is needed. But when the balance of teachings
are so skewed and out of whack, then the matter needs to be reviewed
and exposed.
I have witnessed most church businesses avoid certain scripture in
favor of the erroneous "tithe doctrine" so as to incite
the people to give and give.
There is an absolute need to change our hearts of giving to where
it really matters. Jesus had a much different teaching on giving than
what the church businesses have done, exploited their clients/members.
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Jesus was recorded to have said, "For I was
hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me
something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes
and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison
and you came to visit me.
Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when
did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something
to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing
clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to
visit you?'
The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever
you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'"
--- Matthew 25:35-40
I recognize the massive hypocricy and false teachings of the church businesses.
While they push for bigger buildings, decorate with fine furniture and
adorn their place of worship, I had seen the pittance of their emphasized
revenues go toward those truly in need. If Jesus came today, I think he
would have something to say and do about it.
Deceivers:
Osteen, Joel
Simmons, Calvin
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Katrina
Rebuild -
ETC Ministries has been represented in the rebuild
of a small community in Mississippi struck by the devastation of hurricane
Katrina. The struggle of returning occupants and rebuilding has afforded
several ministries to get involved and directly help those in need...
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Feed
the Poor -
ETC Ministries has been involved in preparing meals
and feeding the homeless in the metro-Atlanta area. One of our best
meals of preparation has been Shepard's Pie. We refer to it as "The
Good Shepard Pie." Considerable effort and coordination is at
hand... (more) |
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The
Passion of the Christ -
Ken Parks of ETC
Ministries went to the premier showing of Mel Gibson's controversial
movie The Passion and writes his review... (more) |
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The
Option -
Ken Parks of ETC Ministries has opted not to participate in the IRS'
501(c)3 regulations, for the purpose of claiming tax exemption as
a non-profit organization... (more) |
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