Message From Richard
Greetings my brothers and sisters and welcome to our latest edition of Gods Faith Book's weekly newsletter. I'd like to once again welcome all our new members that have been joining us over the past week. It brings me great joy to welcome all of you to our growing community of friends and prayer warriors. Our membership has been increasing by dozens every week and it's due in part to the comments spread by our current members. Thank you all and God Bless.
I just want to take a moment to thank all of you for your Blessings and kind words about the birth of my new granddaughter, Lily Julianna. Lily and I both thank you all.
Our poll question will be changing this week, so it you haven't had a chance to cast your vote, you still have time. Just click on the quick links section at top of black menu bar and look for poll question and cast your vote today.
Charles Gentry, has returned to lead us in our Wednesday night Bible Class. If you missed his class yesterday, you can read his class notes in the forum room and catch his next class next Wednesday in the chat room at 8 PM EST. While you're in the forum room, don't forget to check out the many hundreds of other topics that have been posted by members over the past two years.
Our Thursday Bible night class will be held as scheduled in the chat room at 8 PM EST and led by our dear Sister Faith.
We have just added additional books to our e book selection which is located in the quick link section on black menu bar at top of home page. If you haven't been to our book section recently, please stop by and take a look. Books are FREE and can be downloaded for you to read and enjoy.
We've added a few more items to our gift store. So, if you haven't checked out our store lately, please take a look. Buy your gifts now while we have added an incentive for our members, you can deduct 15% from your total order by using our special member code, which is: GFBMEMBER. Also remember that for a limited time only, we have also decided to drop all shipping and handling charges. We've done this as an incentive for you to try out our new gift store. And remember, that profits from our store will be used to fund our various charitable efforts as well as help fund the continuation of your GFB site.
From time to time we have had well intentioned members try to receive financial support from other members at GFB. GFB does not allow the direct solicitation of funds from our members. If you are reported for solicitation of funds your account may be suspended. Please, be polite and do not ask other members for money at our website through our messaging system. GFB encourages ministry work for the Lord. You may mention your financial need in your blog or include the link to your ministry website in your blogs. However, if blogs are primarily asking for donations or financial support they will not be published. We are forced to set up this policy, because of a number of scams that have been showing up on various Christian sites such as ours. We do not have the manpower to police all solicitations to see which are legit and which are not. so for the good of all we have set up the above policy; I am considering setting up pages for those who wish to list ministry opportunities and for those looking for ministry funding. If these pages would be helpful to you, please let me know. Send your questions and comments to: mornstar100@aol.com May our Heavenly Father provide for all of your needs according to His riches in glory. AMEN.
Many more changes are coming to our site. As we go through these changes, we will need your feedback and comments on the changes coming through. I welcome your comments and continued support.
Remember, that this site does not belong to one person, it belongs to all of you. Without YOU, there is no US. Always Dare To Dream.
"Thank You Lord for this day, and for all you have done for us. Lord forgive us our sins, and help us with forgiveness of others. Lord please heal our bodies, minds and hearts, so that we are free and healthy in body, mind and Spirit. Lord may you guide , protect and provide for our family needs. In Jesus name we pray. Amen"
WE ARE IN JESUS' HAND SO DON'T WORRY, HE IS ALWAYS WITH US.
GOD'S GRACE IS WHAT ENABLES YOU TO BELIEVE IN HIM. SO THANK HIM EACH DAY FOR REVEALING HIMSELF TO YOU!
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Is Gambling a Sin? by Roderick R. Mckenzie Sr.
The definition of Gambling as stated in Wikipedia free encyclopedia states, "Gambling is the wagering of money or something of material value (referred to as "the stakes") on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning additional money and/or material goods. Typically, the outcome of the wages is evident within a short period." With such a definition, the purpose of this article is to bring about an awareness and to educate the general public on the unrighteousness of this act. Also to prove that the act of Gambling is a sin from a Biblical perspective in the world today. The fact that the word gambling is not mention in the Holy Bible to indicate whether it is a sin or not, gives way to many persons including Christians to think that it is not a sin and many see it as an excuse to continue to gamble as if they are possess with an addictive spirit. There is a story in the book of Acts that comes close to indicating that it is a sin to indulge in such an act when we compare the definition of gambling and the word of God as it relates to this story reference to gain. Act ch 16 verse 16-19, states, " And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying. The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, these men are the servants of the most high God, which show unto us the way of salvation. And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, tuned 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. And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas and drew them into the market place unto the rulers." Both Paul and Silas were beaten and thrown into prison for what they did. The above paragraph shows clearly that acts of this nature is a clear act of idolatry and is not of God. This is the reason why the spirit was cast out of her. Many persons are addicted to this type of life style and have place themselves in position where they must be in possession of a dream book, seeking for numbers in their dreams to purchase the next day, also listening out for someone's age or age of ones death and any other form of number scam they can imagine in hopes of winning some monetary or material gain. For one to put their trust in a game of chance for monetary or material gain rather than their faith in God is Idolatry and an abomination to the Lord. This lust and greed for monetary and material gain has spread throughout the world and sad to say even in the Church through preaching and teaching prosperity; rather than repentance and keeping Gods commandments, from the pulpits giving the impression that Gods people must be rich through giving seed offerings etc. This doctrine is contrary to the word of God. Yes! we must continue to pay our tithes and free will offering. However, 1st Timothy verse 3-10 states, " if any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness, he is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife railings, evil surmising, perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and in a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: Which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows." As the hearts of men continue to debate and judge the various issues of life which includes "Gambling" to satisfy their personal lust for prosperity, we as Christian must keep in mind this scripture in Colossians chapter 2 verse 16-18, "Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of a holy day, or of the new moon, or of the Sabbath days: Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshiping of angles, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind." Yes, we as Christians live in this world but we are not of this world. Many wonder from day to day, what has brought on so much unrighteousness in the hearts of men from the beginning of time to now? The answer to this question can be found in Ecclesiastes chapter 7 verse 29 where Solomon said, " Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions." Gambling is just one of the many inventions of man to empower themselves with monetary and material gain to fulfill their lust for the flesh. As people world wide focus on their constitutional rights and have their laws amended to accommodate and promote gambling for economic empowerment, we as Christians must focus on the Holy Spirit that dwells within us to lead us into all truth and righteousness. Christians are to make the right decision to avoid the numerous inventions of men that goes contrary to the word of God. Having read the above article one can see that there is nothing righteous about Gambling, therefore, it must be a sin and should be avoided. One of the ways to avoid the very thought of gambling is to focus on this scripture in the book of Luke chapter 3 verse 14 as John the Baptist states, " And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, and what shall we do? And he said unto them, do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.
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Group Profile - The Village
The Village is the Official Christian Social Network site for GGG Media where our subscribers and friends can come to share praise, prayer, fellowship, praise reports, good Christian conversation and the goodness of God. We thank our host GodsFaithBook for providing this unique Christian Community for us. Please enjoy traveling between the sites and all the wonderful things God is doing for us and through us. Be Blessed and be ever mindful of changing the world to conform to God's image which is in His Son, Jesus Christ. Don't forget to click the "member" icon to become a member of the group. Enjoy this site. See you in The Village.
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Weekly Prayer
Dear Lord Jesus Christ, thanks and praise be to You, our great Sun and Shield, for the redemption and salvation that You have produced for us in Your suffering, death, and resurrection. Thank You for the blessedness You provide for us in the worship and fellowship of Your house, through Your blessed and precious Word to us. Grant us peace and joy in Your blessings, that we also remain eager to dwell in Your house forever. Amen.
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In Christ Alone Worship Video with Lyrics
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Bible Study Classes and Prayer Meeting
Bible Study is held in the AV Chat Room each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Each Saturday we also have a Video prayer and worship session. Classes begin promptly at 8:00 PM EST.
The GFB Prayer Meeting is held each Wednesday at approximately 9:00 PM EST in the AV Chat room.
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