When I was in my thirties I thought about writing a book concerning the psychology of the cross. I wanted to point out the psychological benefits of each and every thing through which God leads His children; how intricately His designs and plans for us benefit us psychologically. I had forgotten about my wanting to do this until now; and I am now so glad I didn’t.
I have found there are some today who preach on the psychological aspects of the Word. They may mention the crucifixion of Christ from time to time, but very seldom. They also say very little, if any, about our responsibility to Christ. They mostly embellish the advantages of Christian principles.
They lure people with their knowledge of the Word (some of them appear to have very high IQ’s). They expound on the Word with such ease that people think they must be walking hand in hand with God. But, in reality, they are using the Word of God as a means to an end, usually to attain an exorbitant amount of money.
We must be aware there are those who preach what appears to be the truth, but their heart is not fixed on the Person of Jesus, nor the cross of Jesus. We will know them by their fruits.
I believe those who use preaching as a means to attain riches would most likely walk away from preaching if their riches were taken away; for their hearts are not set on Christ, but on mammon.
“Let your character be free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, ‘I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,’ so that we confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What shall man do to me,’” Hebrews 13:5.
Jon David Banks, God’s most unworthy servant
P.S. Please weigh everything I say on the scales of the Word of God.
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