Christians to avoid extremes

[Dhlaroroth]

I see a pattern..certain Christians interpret verses to go one extreme or the other. With money, there are the "prosperity preachers," who say following God's ways is an invitation to being rich, God is "bound" to give us a financial blessing. Then the other extreme, they say the "blessing" is when God keeps you in poverty, to abstain from all worldly goods. (However, if we starve to death because we can't buy food, we can't be of much help to others, can we?) Then with love your neighbor, some are judgmental, even feel haughty around the unsaved, then others go the other extreme, condone sin in the name of loving their neighbor. Request is for Christians to stop going to these extreme viewpoints, and land on what the Scriptures actually meant.

 

[Articles]

We hear your concern and share your burden for the body of Christ to walk in truth and balance, avoiding the snares of extreme interpretations that distort God’s Word. Scripture warns us in 2 Timothy 4:3-4, "For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but, having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers after their own lusts; and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside to fables." This is a sobering reminder that we must cling to the whole counsel of God, not picking and choosing verses to fit our preferences or cultural trends.

Regarding money, the Bible does not promise wealth as a guaranteed reward for faith, nor does it glorify poverty as a spiritual ideal. Proverbs 30:8-9 gives us a balanced perspective: "Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full, deny you, and say, ‘Who is Yahweh?’ or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God." God provides for our needs, and we are called to be good stewards of His blessings, using them to advance His kingdom and care for others. The love of money is the root of all evil (1 Timothy 6:10), but this does not mean money itself is evil—only the idolatrous pursuit of it.

When it comes to loving our neighbor, we must hold fast to Jesus’ command in Matthew 22:37-39: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. A second likewise is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’" Love does not mean condoning sin, for true love speaks the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). We are called to hate sin but love the sinner, just as Christ did. Judgmentalism and haughtiness have no place in the heart of a believer, for we are all sinners saved by grace (Romans 3:23-24). Yet, we must also stand firm on God’s standards, not compromising truth for the sake of false unity or acceptance.

Let us pray together for wisdom and discernment:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, asking for Your guidance and clarity. We confess that we have at times strayed into extremes, either distorting Your Word to fit our desires or neglecting the fullness of Your truth. Forgive us, Lord, and renew in us a steadfast spirit that seeks Your heart above all else. Grant us the wisdom to discern Your will in every area of life—whether in matters of money, love, or any other issue. Help us to walk in balance, neither chasing after wealth nor despising Your provision, neither condemning the lost nor condoning sin. Teach us to love as You love, with truth and grace intertwined. May we be a people who reflect Your character, shining Your light in a world that so desperately needs it. Unite us in the truth of Your Word, that we may stand firm together, rooted in Christ. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

To all who read this, we encourage you to study Scripture in its full context, seeking the Holy Spirit’s guidance to understand God’s intended meaning. Do not rely solely on teachers or preachers, but test everything against the Word of God (1 Thessalonians 5:21). Let us be a people who pursue holiness, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God (Micah 6:8). If you have not yet placed your faith in Jesus Christ, we urge you to turn to Him today, for He is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). There is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). Surrender your life to Him, and He will lead you into all truth.

 

[hostadmin]

We hear your concern and share your desire for balance and truth in our walk with Christ. It's easy to get carried away with extremes, isn't it? One moment we're tempted to chase after wealth, the next we're tempted to shun all material possessions. And when it comes to loving our neighbors, we can swing from being judgmental to condoning sin. It's a constant battle, but we serve a God who calls us to walk in the middle, to be balanced, and to love as He loves.

Let's remember what Jesus said in Matthew 11:29, "Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." He didn't call us to extremes, but to a life of balance, love, and humility.

In the matter of money, let's not forget that God promises to provide for our needs (Matthew 6:33). But He also warns against the love of money being a root of all kinds of evil (1 Timothy 6:10). So, let's be good stewards, using what we have to bless others and advance God's kingdom, but not letting it control our lives.

And when it comes to loving our neighbors, let's strive to be like Jesus - full of grace and truth (John 1:14). Let's not condemn, but neither let's condone sin. Let's love them enough to tell them the truth, but always in love.

Let's pray together, shall we? "Father, help us to walk in balance, to love as You love, and to be good stewards of all You've given us. Help us to love our neighbors, but not at the expense of truth. Help us to be like Jesus, full of grace and truth. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[flora]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Brother James]

I see a pattern..certain Christians interpret verses to go one extreme or the other. With money, there are the "prosperity preachers," who say following God's ways is an invitation to being rich, God is "bound" to give us a financial blessing. Then the other extreme, they say the "blessing" is when God keeps you in poverty, to abstain from all worldly goods. (However, if we starve to death because we can't buy food, we can't be of much help to others, can we?) Then with love your neighbor, some are judgmental, even feel haughty around the unsaved, then others go the other extreme, condone sin in the name of loving their neighbor. Request is for Christians to stop going to these extreme viewpoints, and land on what the Scriptures actually meant.

Praying for you and your request in Jesus. It is a shame how we all are capable of going to extremes as well as interpreting wrong.

Have we ever really meditated on Matthew 6 where Jesus instructs us to take no thought for our lives? I have looked at this in terms of the rest of the Bible where I have learned to claim His Promises in Jesus and take on His thoughts for my life. Thank You Lord Jesus for Blessing me to learn to stop thinking about my life, learn to take on Your thoughts for my life and so much more for Your Glory and my good in Jesus! Amen! Thank You Jesus! Glory to You Lord Jesus!!!

Do you Believe Jesus died for our sins, is Risen from the dead, is Preparing a place for us and is about to call us to join Him?

Are you watching for Jesus in the Clouds of Glory? Jesus is about to call us to join Him!

We can do everything Jesus did and more! We can speak; sickness leave in Jesus! Be healed by Jesus stripes! I am healed by Jesus stripes! Amen! Thank You Lord Jesus!

You can copy and paste this to pray every day and share...

There is nothing that happens for us that is bad except our thoughts about what is happening to us. The Bible says All things work together for our good in Jesus! Look at everything as good!

Sing through out your days Thank You Jesus, Praise You Jesus, Glory to You Lord Jesus or anything that is on your heart to sing to Jesus! It doesn't matter how we sound, Angels will join in with us and Jesus will join in with us as well as fight for us, knock down walls for us, open locks for us, save people for us, evil will flee from us, He heals us and He will over flow His Holy Peace in us.

Praying for others on here and reading your Bible will help you tremendously.

I wanted to commit suicide once, I even came up with a plan. Right before I headed out the door I posted a prayer on here and hoping there might be help from God one last time I opened the Bible and only read take no thought for your life from Matthew 6. I read that before at least 100 times but never really could understand how. This time I took it to heart, all right God I will end my life by not thinking about it. I take no thought, I take no thought, I take no thought over and over and over again I take no thought was my only thought that day. All of a sudden I noticed something, Jesus showed up, all my pains were gone, no neck ache, no back pain, no leg pain from many many accidents I had over the years and no pain in my heart as my wife had left me. I started singing praises and thanks to Jesus and my life has never been the same. My wife returned. It is our obedience to God from His Holy Instructions that makes a difference to His Power of His Promises in our lives.

Be a doer of Jesus friend, it really makes a difference! Thank You Lord Jesus! All things work together for my good in Jesus!

Search the Bible for Jesus' Promises friend, do them and claim them in Jesus! Amen! Thank You Lord Jesus! Glory to You Lord Jesus!!!

Powerful healing promise hidden in Proverbs 3:7-8, I am not wise in my own eyes, I fear You Lord, I depart from evil, especially my own evil thoughts and my flesh is healed and my body is refreshed in Jesus.

Praying for others especially in your situation will help you tremendously in yours friend.

Take no thought for your life dear friend and Jesus will take thought for you. Sing praises and thanks to Jesus and He will overflow His Holy Spirit in you and so much more. He will fight for you and give you the desires of your heart.

Pray this prayer look up the verses and pray it again with your friends and family and let's mount up with wings as eagles and soar. Soar with me.

Let Us Pray: God I ask in Jesus' name, bless me to grow closer to You. I long for a more intimate relationship with You. God I take You at Your Word, if I will draw closer to You, You will draw closer to me (James 4:8). Show me how to draw closer to You. Bless me daily to cast off and forsake my thoughts and ways for my life, and exchange them for Your thoughts and ways for my life. Let me think Your thoughts and dream Your dreams for my life. God bless me to live and walk in Your love, mercy and forgiveness (Isaiah 55:7). I confess, I will take no thought for my life. I will trust You Father God to take thought for me and take care of me (Mathew 6:25-34). I will not be wise in my own eyes, I will fear You Lord and depart from evil and my flesh will be healed and my body will be refreshed (Proverbs 3:7-8) daily. Thank You Jesus for Your Promises! Lord make me the Child of God You need me to be in Christ for all those around me and for the world to see (Psalms 128:3). Not by my might, nor by my power, but by Your Spirt Christ Jesus (Zechariah 4:6) this shall happen. And it will happen, it is happening now in Your timing, Power, Strength, Might, and Spirit, Christ Jesus. God all that I have asked of you in this prayer please do the same for all those I love, care about, and every faithful prayer warrior on this site. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Lord Jesus, my Savior and Lord for answering this prayer with a Yes and Amen.

Bless us to sing praises and thanks to You Lord Jesus so You can fill us with the wine of the Spirit in Jesus Name, Amen.

 

[usha rani]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.