As a Christian nation Filipinos should shun vices

It is more fun criticizing

Rizal Philippines
October 30, 2016

In a short while, I may join the group of Bro. Ely Soriano.  He said that religious group must emphasize the salvation of its followers rather than tithing and charging fees for ceremonies.

To be saved we should follow the commandments of God and Jesus Christ.  How would that happen in many religious groups where they do not prohibit body piercing tattoos, vices and other violation of the commandments.

We should shun gambling, drinking of liquor cigarettes, sinful dressing entertainment.  We are known as Christina nation.  Why do religious leaders allow these to thrive?

Plenty of enlightenment at Bible Exposition of Bro. Ely Soriano

It is more fun criticizing

Rizal Philippines
September 8, 2016

Ang Dating Daan
Happy birthday Mama  Mary

I watch the program of Bro Ely Soriano occasionally and there are certain enlightenment that this post is getting:

1.  There is but one Father and He is God. We should not call other persons as Father except our biological father.

2.  God does not live in church made by man.  He lives in the Church of God.

3. Tithing is of the Old Testament.  This was changed under the New Testament.  You must give what is convenient for you but freely.

4.  It is not OK to be have graven image of God nor to have prayers that are repetitive (may be referring to the rosary)  He had Bible passages to support this.

And much much more.

What do you think of his teachings, which he says are not new.  But just in the Bible,  There are so many truths in the Bible correctly predicting what would happen to the world 2,000 years later

Some enlightenment from Brother Ely Soriano on various religious questions

It is more fun criticizing

i happen to watch occasionally TV shows at UNTV featuring bible exposition by its leader Bro Ely

His answer to the questions are revealing:

1.  Why do we pay for rituals?

Blessings and Bible are free.  The teachings of the scripture.  are free.  But why are some churches sell the Bible or make money out of the scriptures and rites.

2.  Is tithing a must?

To give 10th of your earnings to the church was only teaching. It refers to the Church of Israel.  Not the church of God.  You can give freely as you please to the Church of God and its not mandatory.

3.  Must a faithful attend church services on certain day.

Attending church services on a certain day, ie say 7th day or Sabbath is required under the church of Israel.  Its no longer required under the Church of God (time of Jesus)

4.  Why do young people die?

It is part of living.  All people who live must die.  It is our destiny. God wills it.   And after that judgement, and the promise of eternal life. Gods spirit can not over power death.

But while death can be ugly and sad for many, the promise of eternal life, after judgement, gives beauty and glamor to dying.

Are we required by our religion to tithe?

It is more fun criticizing

Tithing on trial

Rizal Philippines
August 14, 2016

We often hear of tithing (tenth of the income of the believer) in other churches.  And we see stories of great wealth of the church leaders:   lavish homes, helicopters, and lifestyle worthy of kings and royalty for the said church leaders.  We hear of an evangelist with house in Highlands and  3 houses in a posh village.

Another evangelist, said in his TV program (they too have great wealth now because they have become very popular with outreach overseas) says in his program, a bible exposition that TITHING is nor required under the New Testament.  But we have to give graciously.  (Is there a difference)

This article from Bible Org expounds on the same thing.  Tithing which was part of pre Mosaic and Mosaic law, requires tithing from every one.   The New Testament  under Jesus Christ does not require.  But we have to give generously

Thus, maging Bukas Palad:  (generous)