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2010/09/29 22:28
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This is a posting intended to clarify some matters of criticism of Rev. Paul C. Jong's New Life Christian Books, and His mission to spread the Gospel all over the earth, as Jesus commanded in Matthew 28:19,20.
Let me start out by stating, that none of the co-workers of the New Mission have it in their hearts to return vilification, or criticism to anyone, regardless what may have been hurled towards them, by any person or organization. It is love of people that motivates us, and, not self-enrichment neither! When a church or human-ruled organization is deeply embedded in tradition and teachings of their founders, they have the tendency to call anyone, who studies God's Word in depth, and lovingly shares it with people a "Cultist" What are they afraid of? Do they fear that some of their members might leave their churches? Are they more interested in Quantity, rather than Quality?
Do you walk to life saying, if one finds out some errors, 'That's not fair!' Or, 'I wouldn't do it that way!'? You're never going to be happy looking at the world like that. Jesus used a really funny image when he was talking to people who were always being critical. "...first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly..." (Luke 6:42 NIV) Do you get it- who are you to pick faults, Mister or Miss Perfect? So what's the right way to act then? Simple, if you notice an issue, and you think maybe you can help, first pray about it and then sensitively raise it with the person involved. Open your conversation by saying, 'Can we talk about this, I think I might be able to help.' Instead of calling a Christian a cultist, read and study in depth whatever is being stated. Read the Scriptures quoted, and should you come across a scripture that tells you something different than what your church teaches, do not stop right there, but continue to study the scriptures, to see whether they line up with biblical teachings rather than the doctrines of man! Look out! When you have competiveness or resentment in your heart, there'll be criticism on your lips.
Doing God's will makes you an easy target! Often we'd rather call criticism a 'weakness' we have, but from God's perspective it's a sin-a genuine bona fide, registered sin! And there's only one way to deal with sin - say sorry and stop doing it.
You may wonder, what on earth has all this to do with the New Life Mission, and Rev.Jong? Even people who do not claim to be particularly religious are observing the negative effects of criticism upon each of us. Top stress researcher Doctor David Finik, has studied thousands of mentally and emotionally disturbed people. He noticed two groups: the stressed-out group and the stress-free group. Gradually one fact began to emerge: the stressed-out group were habitual fault-finders, constant critics of people and things around them, while the stress-free group were loving and accepting of others. No doubt about it, the habit of criticizing is a self-destructiv3e way to live.
Co-workers of the New Life Mission are people-loving persons, interested in spreading the Gospel of the water and the Spirit, which is clearly taught in the Holy Bible. John 3:3-7. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; Titus 3:5; Galatians 6:15; 1 John 3:9; John 3:7,8; psalm 125.
My earnest prayer, is that those who read the free Christian books of the New Life Mission, will not be misled by those who criticize and ridicule Rev. Jong. But read it with an unhindered mind open to God's Word! Remember: Let God be true and pray as you study! God Bless you as you do!
With Christian love,
- Rev. Daniel N. Dhaene Sr.
The Open Bible Christian Mission.
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