Warn Everyone Night And Day With Tears, Part 3: Turning God's Beautiful Grace into a Perverted Lie

 

Warn Everyone Night And Day With Tears, Part 3: Turning God's Beautiful Grace into a Perverted Lie

Just a quick note before I go any farther that I want to make clear: I do not want anyone to think I am suggesting we are saved by our works. If you read my blogs, you know I believe Jesus' death on the cross, our salvation, and grace are free gifts we do not have to earn. My point here is to encourage you to treat these precious gifts with the utmost care and not neglect them, because they and your soul can be lost. Once again, this is not my theology, it is from God's Holy Word.

(Acts 20:29-31) For I know this... grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. Therefore watch, and remember... I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. 

One of the most prominent issues I see being taught by many wolves is that we never need to repent of our sins more than one time when we say the "sinner's prayer." They are afraid to convict you of sin less you cease to put money in their offering plate.  However, by teaching you to think you are eternally secure is very dangerous.  These are the exact wolves Jude was speaking of that are turning God's grace into a lie:

(Jude 1:4) For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. 

I know I have a lot of scriptures below for you to read, but I need to add just one more before I delve further into this blog. Paul is saying we should never use God's precious gift if grace as an excuse to sin (I encourage you to read the full chapter):

(Romans 6:1-2 ) What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?

The two scriptures that come to my mind are first, from Jesus' own mouth in Matthew, then from John, who was given visions of heaven. These two passages alone show our thoughts, words, and deeds do matter.

(Matthew 16:27) For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. 

(Revelation 20:12-13) And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. 

Next, I will go to the old testament. Ezekiel was a mighty prophet who saw things as far into the future as the end of days of this planet as well as had many visions of God and heaven.  

(Ezekiel 18:24 & 26) But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die. When a righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth in them; for his iniquity that he hath done shall he die. 

Pretty clear cut, don't you think? A man who heard directly from God tells us when the righteous, or the Christian, turns his back on God and intentionally chooses to sin, he will lose his salvation - die in his sins! This is not speaking of minor offenses, of course, but as Ezekiel says, "abominations," or rebelliously refusing to do what you know is right in the eyes of God.  Just as when we sincerely repent from our sins, they are blotted out by the blood of Jesus (Ezekiel 18:27-28 - Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive. Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.), the exact opposite is true. Righteousness is canceled out by sin until we sincerely repent again.   (These same words are repeated in Ezekiel 33 as well.) 

Now let's look at the words of Jesus:

(John 15:1-6) I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. 

According to dictionary.com, The definition of the word abide is "to remain; continue; stay."  Therefore, Jesus is telling us that if we leave our fellowship with Him (cease abiding with Him) we will be "cast forth... into the fire and burned."  Obviously, He is speaking of the fire in Hell. In other words, if you give your life to Christ and become a Christian but then refuse to follow the ways of Jesus by leaving your morals behind, you are no longer bearing good fruit, and you will be cast away.  Jesus does not say that you can stay grafted into the vine no matter what, and that you will be eternally secure. No! If you make the choice to leave Jesus, you will be cast off!

The more you abide in Jesus: read the Bible, pray more than just when you are asking for a favor, and worship Him with a contrite heart, the more it will be clear what He expects of you.  The more you will understand His character and His will, and you will want to do what is right (Romans 2:4 ...the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance.).  The Holy Spirit will convict you of your sins and testify to your spirit what must be done to see the face of God for all eternity (Romans 12:1 - I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.).

Let's go again to the words spoken by Jesus:

(Matthew 7:21-23) Not every one that saith unto me, "Lord, Lord," shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. 

This is obviously about someone who is calling himself a Christian, otherwise why would he be calling out to the Lord and prophesying, casting out demons, etc. But Jesus says that even if you call on Him and work for Him, you can still be in danger of losing your salvation if you are doing all these things while living in sin.  No, eternal life with Christ is not automatic just because you use the name of Jesus or do good deeds in His name, you must keep the sin out of your life, or He will tell you to "depart from" Him.  In other words, He will send you to Hell.

The next scriptures are speaking of the end times. 

(2 Thessalonians 2:3) Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;  

My argument here is a simple one: the term "falling away" would not even be used if falling away from your salvation was not possible.  In other words, before the beginning of the tribulation, a large number of people claiming to be Christians will fall away from their walk with the Lord and lose their salvation. 

(2 Timothy 4:4; 7-8) I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.  

There are many more verses I can list where it says in the Bible that all people will be judged according to their works. That Truth alone shows we are not automatically eternally secure.  If so, there would be no reason for God to judge our works.  Finishing the course and keeping the faith means the same as abiding in the vine.  In order to obtain the crown from Jesus, you must not let go of your righteous ways or give in to sin.

Here are a few more verses on obtaining crowns from God, our judge. Note when you read all these verses that they state you must endure to the end in order to receive the crown.  No where does it say the crown of righteousness will be given to every single person that says some version of the sinner's prayer.  There are conditions that must be met! In the below verse, Paul makes it very clear that even he could be cast away from heaven if he falls into sin.

(1 Corinthians 9:24-27) Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

(Philippians 4:1) Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. 

(2 Timothy 2:5) And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. 

(James 1:12) Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. 

The message of these verses is clear: stand fast in the Lord, strive lawfully, endure temptation, and you will receive a crown of righteousness.  Stray away from the Lord and holiness, and you will be cast away.

The last verses can be the easiest way to sum up that our salvation is not eternally secure.  Note the list of sinful actions does NOT say, "If you call yourself a Christian you can do all these things and still go to heaven," NO!  It says, if you commit the sins listed, you will not inherit the Kingdom of God.  There are no exceptions to that rule. You must daily repent of your sins, and strive to be holy as the Lord is holy, or you will not have eternity with the Father - not my words, this is scriptural (see below verses)!   

(1 Peter 1:14-17) As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: 

(Hebrews 12:14) Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 

(Galatians 5:19-21) Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. 

(Revelation 21:7-8) He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. 

Warn Everyone Night And Day With Tears, Part 2: A False Holy Spirit, Written by my Husband & Me

 

Warn Everyone Night And Day With Tears, Part 2: A False Holy Spirit, Written by my Husband (Mel) & Me (Julie)

(Acts 20:29-31) For I know this... grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. Therefore watch, and remember... I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. 

The warning theme on my heart for this blog has to do with demonstrations of a false holy spirit.  I cannot count how many videos on You Tube I have seen displaying this unclean spirit of Satan and declaring it to be from God.  I am shocked by the number of people who blindly accept this evil spirit as being from a Holy God.  They are absolutely being led astray by wolves pretending to be Jesus' sheep.

One of the main reasons Christians are being led astray is due to lack of knowledge.  People tend to just blindly follow their spiritual leaders without questioning them.  They do not want to actively seek out the Truth on their own.  Satan is counting on Christians to be lazy and just go with whatever is taught behind the pulpit from rich, well-polished "influencers" on the Internet.  Just as it is true with man's law, in God's law ignorance of the Truth is not an excuse to go do wrong.  You truly need to read the Bible on your own and never take anyone's word for truth, not even mine.  Your very soul depends on doing your own research and arming yourself against the false teachers.

Please be aware that anything God does, Satan will do his best to imitate, this very much includes the gifts of the Holy Spirit.  Satan wants to make us all look foolish when we think we are worshipping God but are instead manifesting Satanic actions and therefore, worshipping the demons of hell.  If you have been involved in any Satanic practices, please repent, plead the blood of Jesus over yourself and do not return to such false fire.

Please be diligent, brothers and sisters, and do not let yourself be led astray by these false shepherds in wolves' clothing that are trying to fill you with a Satanic spirit.  If you witness any of these unholy behaviors at church, on-line, or at a revival, run away as fast as you can.

The best person I can think of t0 explain what I wish to convey to you is my husband, Mel. This is an excerpt from a blog he wrote titled: "The Baptism of the Holy Spirit":

The apostle Paul teaches that gifts of the Spirit must be done in an orderly manner.

(1 Corinthians 14: 26-33) How is it then, brethren? Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification... For you can all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be encouraged.  And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.

We are living in the end times and there is a great apostasy (falling away from the truth) occurring within the churches. That is why it is crucial that believers use discernment concerning the manifestation of spiritual experiences. 

 (1 John 4:1-3) Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. 

There are many counterfeit revivals occurring with demonic signs and wonders that are deceiving many believers. Within these false revivals people are barking like dogs while crawling on the floor, mooing like cows and roaring like lions. Many are experiencing drunkenness to the point that they are being pulled over by the police after leaving a revival. Some people are even falling out on the floor in restaurants laughing hysterically. God is not the author of confusion or lawlessness, Satan is. Drunkenness, uncontrollable laughter, making animal sounds, sticking to the floor, heads shaking back and forth, are examples of the demonic manifestations occurring.

(1 Corinthians 14:39-40) Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. Let all things be done decently and in order.

These same manifestations occur within Kundalini Hinduism, as well as other forms of occultism. David Wilkerson has some good videos exposing the demonic within Christianity. Many Christians are afraid of supernatural experiences because of the demonic manifestations, but we need to allow God’s true gifts to be in operation within the church. It is not good to quench God’s Spirit or to be afraid of it. For God does give visions, dreams, work miracles, heal the sick etc. We need to pray over experiences and use sound judgment. The reason for this unholy spirit that has invaded the church is loose living, as well as unsound doctrine. The preaching of holiness has been replaced by the lukewarm grace for everything doctrine.

In order to live an overcoming Christian life in these dark times it is essential that we be filled with God’s Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is God, he is the portion of God’s Spirit that indwells us, as well as ministers to us. It is God’s will that we all experience the fullness of God and that is only possible by receiving his Spirit.

For more writings on the Holy Spirit, you can read these other writings:

Jesus Says He is Living Water (Written by Both of Us): https://thankful-julie.blogspot.com/2026/05/jesus-said-he-is-series-part-5-living.html

Where is the Discernment (Written by Mel): https://thankful-julie.blogspot.com/2025/12/where-is-discernment-part-2-written-by.html

Speaking & Praying in Tongues (Written by Mel): https://thankful-julie.blogspot.com/2024/11/speaking-and-praying-in-tongues-written.html

The Ministry of the Holy Spirit (Written by Mel): https://thankful-julie.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-ministry-of-holy-spirit-written-by.html

Wonderful Gifts (Written by Julie): https://thankful-julie.blogspot.com/2026/02/acts-238-319-wonderful-gifts.html

Warn Everyone Night And Day With Tears, Part 1: Witchcraft in the Church

Warn Everyone Night And Day With Tears, Part 1: Witchcraft  in the Church

At a very young age, we are all taught to go along with the crowd. We believe we should not speak out and be unpopular. It is drummed into us that is more important to be liked than to stand up for holiness. It is very difficult to find the courage to stand up for the Truths of the Bible when you know family, friends, and co-workers may reject you for not agreeing with them. Let me encourage you that the Bible tells us it is not our goal in life to please the worldly ways of our fellow humans, but to please God.

(Galatians 1:10) For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should NOT be the servant of Christ.

On my own, I am very shy and find it difficult to speak around more than a few people, even when they agree with me; it is ten times worse when they disagree. It is only by the power of the Holy Spirit that I can be bold and speak up for Jesus. It is never my intent to target anyone specifically, nor to insult or anger anyone, but just to get you all to understand what the Bible says about the dangers that have the potential to send anyone to Hell. It is out of love for you that I warn you. If I didn't care, I would remain silent.

(Acts 4:31) And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.





God has been gently reminding me that as Christians, it is our job to warn those we see going to the wrong way. We are not to be judgmental, of course, but to simply point out the Truths of the Bible. This blog series is meant to be a warning against unholy practices that are flooding churches. These standards do not come from me, but from a Holy God, and I will back them all up with scripture.

(Acts 20:29-31) For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. Therefore watch, and remember... I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.

Before I get into the topic of witchcraft, let me give you some verses that remind us that we are to hate evil, NOT to turn it embrace it as an acceptable form of entertainment:

(Psalm 97:7-10) Ye that love the Lord, hate evil.

(Job 28:28) Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

(1 Corinthians 10:20-21) And I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.

(1 Peter 3:11-12) Let him eschew [turn away from] evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.

Witchcraft is very accepted in the church. Don't believe me? Sit in almost any church for even one service and take note as the congregation speaks about their favorite movies. Although I believe the entertainment industry in general is Satan's playground full of sexual perversions, the over-sexualization of children/pedophilia, violence, and the occult. I know not all shows are demonic, however, for the theme of this blog I am specifically referring to the many programs that glorify witches, spells, Buddhism, yoga, zombies, demons, false gods/god-hybrids, vampires, werewolves, and other characters that are full of magic (this includes curses that made them what they are) as well as fairies, elves, and mermaids. Look at the church goers' children and observe how many are wearing clothing depicting characters from these movies. To make it even worse, the pastor(s), deacons, or other spiritual leaders who should be leading the church and listing all the many scriptures that speak out against witchcraft will tell you behind the pulpit how much he or she loves specific programs that are blatantly full of spells, witches, wizards, and the above-named creatures. Their own children have characters that represent witchcraft plastered all over their clothes as well.  They are wolves telling you it is okay to mix Christianity with Satanism. 

(Matthew 7:15) Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Do not be deceived, God hates witchcraft (I will include scriptures at the end to show this). Wicca is not some innocent hobby that is merely appreciating nature. Ouija boards, tarot cards, as well as palm, face, tea, or other psychic readings are an abomination to God.

I watched an interview where an ex-witch said how shocked she was by Christians wearing crystals, burning sage, engaging in yoga, and practicing other rituals that she and her coven would practice (she also included Halloween) because the acts of such things summoned demons. She also warned that these so-called innocent cartoons are filled with real spells (including hand movements, not just the words) and are corrupting not just children, but also the adults that invite these shows into their homes. How many children are sleeping each night with a toy that represents a witch/wizard? Does this child have unexplained nightmares? Try cleansing their room by pleading the blood of Jesus over your entire house, get rid of all the objects that are associated with the occult and see if peace comes back to them (and you).

I can give you quite a few scripture verses telling you that witchcraft is wrong. Can you give me just one where God says it is okay?

 
(Acts 13:6-12) And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain SORCERER... whose name was Barjesus... But Elymas the SORCERER (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him. And said, "O full of all subtilty and all mischief, THOU CHILD OF THE DEVIL, THOU ENEMY OF ALL RIGHTEOUSNESS, wilt thou not cease to PERVERT THE RIGHT WAYS OF THE LORD? And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season." And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand. Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.

(Acts 16:16 & 18) And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel [DEMONICALLY] POSSESSED with a SPIRIT OF DIVINATION met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.

(Acts 19:18-19, AMP) Many of those who had become believers were coming, confessing and disclosing their [former sinful] practices. And many of those who had practiced MAGICAL ARTS collected their books and [throwing book after book on the pile] began BURNING THEM in front of everyone.

(Galatians 5:19-21) Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, WITCHCRAFT, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

(Revelation 21:8) But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and SORCERERS, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

(2 Chronicles 33:6) And he caused his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom: also he observed times, and used enchantments, and used WITCHCRAFT, and dealt with a familiar spirit, and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him to anger.

(Deuteronomy 18:10) There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, or one who practices WITCHCRAFT, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a SORCERER.

(2 Kings 17:17) And they caused their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire, and used DIVINATION AND ENCHANTMENTS, and sold themselves to do EVIL IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD, to provoke him to anger.

(Micah 5:12) "And I will cut off WITCHCRAFTS out of thine hand; and thou shalt have no more SOOTHSAYERS [PALM READERS, FORTUNE TELLERS, TARO CARD READERS]."

(Malachi 3:5) "And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the SORCERERS, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers... and fear not me, saith the Lord of hosts."

Jesus Will Never Tell You That You Are Beyond His Help

 

 

Jesus Will Never Tell You That You Are Beyond His Help 

Since moving to Washington state in 2019, I have dealt with several medical issues that have required multiple visits to a variety of doctors.  I have been seen by some wonderful providers that have been kind and genuinely cared about what I was going through.  The best of the best were from the oncology staff working for Providence Cancer Systems.  I have also had some great primary care doctors that have been in the perfect profession that suited their compassionate natures.  However, I have also faced the exact opposite side of the coin in dealing with some of the rudest and coldest medical personnel that have tested the Fruits of the Spirit in me, and, sorry to say, I did not always pass those tests.  Three neurologists, two primary care doctors, a whole team of radiology receptionists, receptionists and doctors in the ER, and even one dentist have been so outrageously cruel that it has only been by the power of the Holy Spirit that I have been able to forgive them.  I have been told by both the kind and not so kind doctors that they do not know what is wrong with me and/or there is nothing they can do to help me as no treatments will make a real difference.  

(You can read a recent poem I wrote after another doctor told me there was no cure my condition here - it is the one titled "No Cure?" https://thankful-julie.blogspot.com/2025/08/no-cure-why-write-poem-things-i-will.html 

I am not telling you all of this to try to gain sympathy or to gossip about these unprofessional people, but to give you all hope that Jesus will never tell you that you are beyond His help.  

(Matthew 11:28-30) "Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light."      

There is nothing wrong with seeking professional help through doctors and Christian psychologists.  God gave some people very intelligent brains and compassionate hearts so they can help others in need.  It is not a lack of faith to seek medical or psychological help.  So please do not ever let anyone make you feel bad for seeking help or accuse you of lacking faith.  It also doesn't mean that you refuse to give God the glory when medical treatment helps.  Just because God did not supernaturally cure my cancer, He led me to getting the right diagnosis and treatments at just the right time, and that is a miracle to me.  Also, don't blame God if you never recover, healing may still on the way, or God may be using the "thorn in your flesh" to bring Him glory.  2 Corinthians 12:9-10 has become one of my favorite passages.   

(See also 2 Corinthians 12:1-8) (2 Corinthians 12:9-10) And He said unto me, "My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

We live in a fallen world which is why physical and mental illnesses occur, our own rebellion can also block our healings and prayers.  If in doubt, ask God to show you if there is anything in your life blocking healings (Psalm 139: 23-24 - Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.).  I know from experience that He will tell you, and it is best to heed His gentle correction.  However, even if no supernatural healings come, it does not always mean you are in the wrong (John 9:1-3 And as Jesus passed by, He saw a man which was blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, saying, "Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in Him"). Yes, it can be confusing, but you know your own heart and the condition of your walk with Christ. Therefore, you know if you rebelliously choosing not to follow Biblical principles, however.  After examining your heart, and you are still truly unsure, remember on this side of Heaven we can never fully know why healings do or do not occur.  This also means we should not be so quick to judge someone suffering.

Just as Jesus will never turn you away when you ask for physical or emotional help, He will never turn you away when you come to Him for spiritual healing.  Others may look at you and say Jesus will not forgive such and such, but Jesus wants to forgive you and wants you to come to Him, whether it is the first, second, or tenth time.

(2 Peter 3:9) The Lord... is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

He wants to heal your sin sick soul and will not turn away a broken and contrite heart ( see Psalm 51:17). He is waiting to welcome you into His arms (see Isaiah 57:15)! Jesus does not want you to stay lost because He thinks you are too wicked; He still searches for His lost sheep today!

(Luke 15:3-7) And [Jesus] spake this parable unto them, saying, "What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance."

Let me get back on topic.  Jesus wants us to come to Him first with all of our burdens: physical, mental, and emotional, and especially spiritual.  Yes, God knows all things that have happened to you, but He still wants you to tell Him about your day.  Tell Him when someone hurt you and you need His help to forgive  (Ephesians 4:32 - And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.).  Tell Him when you are in pain and are struggling to deal with a weak body and ask for His help to give you strength (Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.).  Tell Him when you feel lonely and ask Him to help let His friendship be enough, although it is also okay to ask for a Godly friend and/or spouse (John 15:13-14 - Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.).  Tell Him when you are suffering from depression and ask Him to help heal your mind and/or help you purge the items in your life causing dark feelings (Philippians 4:6-7 - But in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.).  Tell Him when you are afraid and He will help bring you peace (Isaiah 41:10 - Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.) Tell Him when you are grieving the loss of a loved one and ask Him to be your comfort (Matthew 5:4 - Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.).  Tell Him you are sorry for your sins, no matter how big or small they may seem to you, and ask Him to forgive you, and He will (1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.). 

There are hundreds of verses that you can find to comfort you for any situation, and the scenarios to which you can talk to Jesus about your burdens, and He will carry your load are endless. Have hope. peace, and joy knowing when you seek out help for a problem, Jesus will never tell you that you are beyond His help!  

It is Better to Not Attend Church at All Than to Sit Under a False Teacher

 

It is Better to Not Attend Church at All Than to Sit Under a False Teacher

Originally posted in 2021.

I keep feeling like I need to address the subject of church, but I have been dragging my feet in writing this blog.  Whenever I try to ignore a tough subject God has been tugging on my heart to share, the topic just gets louder and louder in my head as if to say, "Quit worrying about your ego (being rejected for what I say) and trying to please man (Galatians 1:10 - For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.). Write the issues God calls you to write!"  When I said, "Here am I Lord, use me" that means addressing the issues I know will make people uncomfortable and possibly even angry. So I am just going to delve in and say you do not need church.  What you need is a relationship with God.  

Before I get too far into this blog, let me just be clear I am not 100% placing all pastors/churches under the same corrupt banner.  I realize there are a few decent, gospel preaching churches that care about your soul, but they are in the minority.  This blog is referencing the modern day seeker-friendly churches that are there to entertain you, not help you walk down the paths of righteousness.  If you can find a church where the pastor does NOT talk about the movies he is watching, where the women ARE discouraged from dressing provocative, where the music is NOT summoning demons with its satanic beat, where every third sermon is NOT about money, where hell IS mentioned as a very real place and not just a swear word, where you ARE told that the free gift of salvation and True grace includes repentance and a daily choice to live righteously, where you are NOT told you are only human so every sin is acceptable because you can never lose your salvation, where you ARE encouraged to study the Bible on your own, then please stay with this rare church!  Otherwise, my opinion is to attend home groups with like-minded believers and bypass the hypocrisy and apostacy of modern-day churches that are social clubs and not houses of God.  In reality, we will eventually be forced into secret home churches in the not-too-distant future. In another five to ten years (maybe less) true Christians will be so severely persecuted, churches will not even be an option on-line. 

Yes, I still believe in listening to a great sermon from a well-balanced holiness preacher who is not legalistic of full of greasy grace. They are very rare however, and when I want to be challenged, I usually turn to a sermon from one of the late spirit-filled preachers such as David Wilkerson, Leonard Ravenhill, A.W. Tozer, or even go back further in time to John Bunyan or William Booth.  There are others that preach a good message that sounds right, but compromise in other areas.  Use your discernment and make sure they line up with the entire Word of God!

A lot of pastors will quote to you Hebrews 10:24-25. Do you want to know why they repeat this verse so often? More people in their pews means money in the offering and in their pocket. If they are using the money to help others in need, that is great, or even paying their bills is perfectly acceptable as this is their job after all, but too many keep the majority of your money for their own excessive wants rather than helping the poor, homeless, widows, orphans, or missionaries.

Here is what Hebrews 10:24-25 says, "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching."  However, when I read those words, no where do I see that it says we must go to a building to "assemble together." The main point I see in this passage is the phrase "exhorting [strongly encourage] one another." We can do that wherever we are: home, work, the grocery store, and, as I suggested above, at home Bible studies. Not forsaking assembling is also another way to say we should not get so busy and self-involved that we ignore the needs of others and to minister to and pray for one another.  Again, this can be done at any time and in any place.  

Notice the above verses say we should, "provoke unto... good works"?  Yet how many church goers encourage each other to abstain from evil, but instead invite each other to movies, dances, and bars?  I once attended a Bible study where the women asked for my friend's phone number so they could invite her to go salsa dancing - they didn't invite me because they knew I wouldn't go (my fiend didn't go either).  And my husband was also invited by a church group to go dancing, as well as a Halloween party, which he also turned down.  And he was once at a church BBQ where the men were drinking alcohol until a lady scolded them.  I have also known many church groups to have movie nights that included very immoral movies.  And I knew some people who attended wine bars with their church friends. Does anyone read their Bible any more or actually hate lewd and spiritually dangerous activities?  

Those that do choose to obey the rules of the Ten Commandments or Galatians chapter 5, are called judgmental and ostracized by their fellow "brothers and sisters" in Christ.  God wants us to encourage each other in our walks with the Lord and be accountable to each other to keep each other honest and upright (Proverbs 27:17 - Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.), not make fun of those who love the Lord more than the world. 

However, the lukewarm church does the opposite as it encourages you to look, act, and talk like the world.  They will make fun of you if you speak out against witchcraft/the occult/yoga, going to bars/clubs, swearing/dirty jokes, secular music, movies/television, Halloween, miniskirts/low cut tops/skintight pants, married people being too friendly with the opposite sex, etc.  

So what do you think is better: a church where you will never grow in the Lord but die even more in your sin (Romans 6:23 - For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. )? Or a small home group (even if it is just your own family), where you will please the Lord as you seek His face and strive to grow in your faith?  I say it is better to not attend church at all than to sit under a false teacher who will lead you straight to Hell.

And by the way, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18-7:1 also refers to unbelievers within the church: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.    

If you have ever read one of my blogs, you know I believe we need to study our Bibles. And frankly, this belief adds fuel to my fire against modern day churches.  A lot of the messages behind the pulpit quote zero to just a few scriptures and usually the same ones over and over that twist the grace message (Jude 1:4 - For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.).  The pastors do not encourage you to bring a Bible to church as you can just read their watered-down versions of the Bible on an overhead projector.  They leave out words and you will never know it if you do not follow along in your Bible. For example, I am certain you pastor quotes Romans 8:1 as, "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus." But did you know that verse has 10 more words that prove we are not condemned only when we seek after holiness?  Let me finish that verse for you, "who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit." And that is just one of many examples of lukewarm preaching.

The late great preacher David Wilkerson said that he was shocked when he attended other churches because in so many of them, the pastors never even opened their Bibles.

Modern day preachers also do not encourage you to study on your own ( 2 Timothy 2:15 - Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.). Know why?  Because once you truly study the Word of God you will start to see all the errors spoken behind the pulpit.  They do not want that.  In fact, I have known several people that questioned their pastors on what the Word of God says versus what the pastor preached, and those people were almost always asked to leave the church or told not to think too hard about such things and just let the pastor tell them how to think.   Apparently, they do not believe in allowing their congregation to put 1 John 4:1-6 into practice.

I wrote about some of the false messages putting the church to sleep in my blog titled, "Awake, you sleeping giants!" https://thankful-julie.blogspot.com/2026/08/awake-you-sleeping-giants.html this blog goes into more detail why I worry about today's churches. However, this post is not about judging the false preachers (Matthew 7:15 - Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.), but about you, my readers!  

I know I can come across as too harsh sometimes, but I promise you, I judge no one, I write out of a passion for you! I care so deeply for your souls, and I want to warn you to stay clear of these money-hungry preachers who will never encourage you to compare what they say with what the Bible says.  Who will never encourage you to give up sin and repent and come clean (Revelation 2:4-5- Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.) and be on fire for God and desire holiness  (Revelation 3:15-16- I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.  So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.).

My writings are always based on Biblical principles.  In Revelation 18:4-6, we are warned to leave the dead and dying churches: And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her [Babylon, the false church], my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities. Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double.

If your eyes are not opened yet, let me leave you with this excerpt from a powerful writing by my husband (Mel) titled, "Visions of the Great Falling Away" https://thankful-julie.blogspot.com/2019/05/visions-of-great-falling-away-written.html  I encourage you to read his entire writing.

"The Lord is very displeased with the unfaithfulness of many within the church today. Our immoral culture is well ingrained within the church and most who profess to know Christ, deny him by their lifestyle. It is hard to see the difference between the world and the church today. Around [February 2012] the Lord gave me two dreams of the moral condition of the church today...

"Then I noticed that I was standing within an Assembly Of God church, very similar to ones that I have attended in the past. The angel walked me down the aisles and pointed to the people sitting in the pews. I noticed that everyone was dressed in wedding garments, the men in tuxes and the women in white wedding dresses with veils. But many were dead rotting corpses still wearing wedding garments, seated next to living people throughout the congregation. I noticed that around sixty percent were dead corpses and around forty percent of the congregation were alive. Since the dead corpses were still wearing wedding garments, this is an indication that they were once born again, but now they were dead in their sins. Those who believe the once saved, always saved doctrine have been deceived by a lie from Satan."

Let the Saving Grace of Jesus Set you Free

Let the Saving Grace of Jesus Set you Free

I recently wrote on letting go and letting God take our burdens (https://thankful-julie.blogspot.com/2026/07/let-go-and-let-god-i-surrender-all.html), but two sad incidents close to home have inspired me to readdress this topic. Less than a month apart, two men between the ages of 20-35 (I don't remember their exact ages) were reported missing.  Both were said to be seen or headed to popular hiking trails.  Both of these trails are ones my husband and I have hiked and taken photos at.  They are both less than 30 miles from where we live, and one is even about 10 miles away.  Their stories are devastating regardless of location in proximity to where we live, and sadly, their tales are not all that rare.  They were both found after the suspicion that they ended their own lives.  At least one of these men was married with young children. My husband and I pray for their families. 

I have written about depression before (https://thankful-julie.blogspot.com/2026/07/when-you-surrender-your-all-to-jesus-he.html ), so I am not going to specifically dwell on that subject, but I just wanted to write about the tragic state of people not learning to accept Jesus as One who can help them through whatever circumstances they are facing.  Rather than pushing Him away so hard they consider and even follow through with ending their own lives.  

You may think I am ignorant and I do not know what horrors you have gone through and there is no way Jesus could ever help you heal from the pains of your past.  You may think I am too naive to believe that Jesus will save your soul and forgive you because you have committed sins beyond His mercy.  You would be half right. I am ignorant and naive in many areas, but not when it comes to the saving grace of Jesus Christ. 

Some scars run so very deep that you may think Jesus' Light will never reach the dark and twisted places in the cracks of your heart and soul.  But have you really given Him the chance to help? Have you really truly said, "I give up, Lord, I cannot heal on my own.  I know my past cannot be erased, but I know You can send a healing flood of peace, joy, and forgiveness throughout my entire body that can help me begin to heal."  Healing takes time, it can even come and go, but when you trust Jesus enough to help bring you peace in place of your dark thoughts, you can begin the process.  You must also give up demonic influences that hold you down such as drugs/alcohol to numb the pain, ungodly entertainments, false religions, new age/occult activities, sex outside of marriage, and even some people.  If you keep holding onto the worldly practices that go against the Bible, it makes it much harder to capture and maintain healing from Jesus.  Let Him transform you inside and out and you CAN find joy, peace, hope, and forgiveness. 

If you think you have done too many evil deeds for Jesus to save your soul, this is unbiblical.  Nowhere have I read in the Bible that Jesus will only save the souls of those who have committed sins from a certain list.  Yes, there are sins listed that say they will send us to hell (see at least Galatians 5:16-21 & Revelation 20:11-12 & 21:7-8), but those are the sins people refuse to repent from.  1 John 1:9 says, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."  Confess to Jesus and ask Him to help you not to go back to those same sins.  Say a sincere prayer and ask Jesus into your heart, read your Bible and stay grounded in His Word so you truly learn what is right in wrong in the eyes of God. And as I said in the above paragraph, give up all ungodly practices in order to let Jesus help you stay saved.      

Without Jesus one cannot heal from a painful past or be forgiven from sins.  Worldly healings are temporary when one uses drugs or other sinful means to mask the pain. Please let Jesus help you find permeant healing. (I have included 2 songs at the end of this writing that also helped inspire this blog.)

I don't know if this writing is helping anyone, but my words are not what matter.  I will leave with some verses that I pray will help anyone who is feeling hopeless and helpless.  May the Bible always be your lifeline if you ever consider ending your life.  Here are a few verses to get you started to remember what Jesus can be to you (These are just a few examples; you can look up each word on a Bible search engine for many more):

(John 3:16) For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

(Matthew 9:6)But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins.

(Acts 5:30-32 & 8:22) The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance... and forgiveness of sins. And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him. Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

(Acts 26:18) To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

(Colossians 1:13-14) Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins.

(1 John 1:9) IF WE CONFESS OUR SINS, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

(Exodus 15:26) And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments... I am the Lord that healeth thee.

(Psalm 147:3) He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

(Matthew 11:29-30) Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

(2 Corinthians 4:8-9) We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.

(Psalm 103:1-5) Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.

(Nehemiah 8:10) The joy of the Lord is your strength.

(Isaiah 61:3) To console those who mourn… To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.

(Romans 15:13) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

(James 4:7-10) Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.

(Psalm 30:5) Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

(Philippians 4:6-7) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

(John 10:10) I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

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