david_munson (david_munson)
06-27-2005, 05:03 AM
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Here is the Correct textual context concerning touch not mine annointed.
Touch Not Mine Anointed, And Do My Prophets No Harm
If you listen to "christian" television for any length of time you are sure to hear, "Touch Not Mine Anointed, And Do My Prophets No Harm." This verse is usually quoted to silence any person from questioning or criticizing what is being taught at that particular time.
Through the use of fear proper biblical discernment is discouraged not only by the leaders but the flock is soon parroting this verse to silence any criticism that is leveled against their leader.
What does this verse really mean? Does it mean that we cannot question anything that is taught by our leaders? Find the answers to these questions below from two evangelical leaders:
PSALM 105:15—Does this verse indicate that certain men called by God are beyond criticism and accountability, as Word-Faith teachers suggest?
MISINTERPRETATION:
Psalm 105:15 says, “Do not touch My anointed ones, And do My prophets no harm” (nasb). Some Word-Faith teachers cite this verse in arguing that they have been specially anointed by God and should not be criticized for their teachings. They indicate in their words and actions a belief that challenging their teachings amounts to challenging God himself.
CORRECTING THE MISINTERPRETATION:
The phrase “the Lord’s anointed” is used in Old Testament Scripture to refer to Israel’s kings (see 1 Sam. 12:3, 5; 24:6, 10; 26:9, 11, 16, 23; 2 Sam. 1:14, 16; 19:21; Ps. 20:6; Lam. 4:20). In this context the word cannot be interpreted to refer to modern teachers in the church. Further, the word prophets in context can only refer to Old Testament prophets, not to modern church leaders. Neither of these designations can be interpreted with reference to teachers in the modern church.
Even if we allowed that this verse could loosely refer to modern church leaders, the warning is against physically harming them. It has nothing to do with testing their teachings. In Old Testament times prophets and kings were very much in danger of physical harm—and hence the warning.
Scripture itself instructs us to test all teachings by the Word of God (1 Thess. 5:21). Like the Bereans of old, we must make the Scriptures our measuring stick for truth (Acts 17:11). The Bereans were commended for testing the apostle Paul’s teachings against Scripture. Paul affirmed elsewhere, “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work” (2 Tim. 3:16–17 nasb, emphasis added). All of us are to be constantly on guard against false teachings (Rom. 16:17–18; cf. 1 Tim. 1:3–4; 4:16; 2 Tim. 1:13–14; Titus 1:9; 2:1).
There is a sense in which every believer in Christ is “anointed” (see 1 John 2:20). In view of this, no Christian leader can lay claim to being special or above others and beyond doctrinal criticism.
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I would also like to inform you that Marking is sin.
We are called to be reconsilers,not vilifiers of the brethren.2 Corinthians 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation.
I have learned much from you during the years from 1974-1997.
I am saddened by the ungodly behaviour towards the brethren as of late.
It is shamefull and unjustified.
Fellow believers are not enemies or infected.You have overstepped your bounds with this hatred towards those who simply expect you to behave as a servant of the Lord.
Please understand that I bare no animosity towards you.I love you as a brother.
Proverbs 27:6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
It is in this spirit that I warn you that "if there is not public repentance and reconciliation towards the marked brethren,that the name Ichabod will be written above the name Greater Grace World Outreach."
Keep in mind the gift of prophecy that operates within the body of Christ today and heed this warning.God will not be mocked.
As I said 'I love you as a brother but you have strayed.
Revelation 2:5 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.
This day I charge you before God,repent and turn to the living God.
With much seriousness
Baruch Habbah Hashem Adonia,
David P.Munson
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Here is the Correct textual context concerning touch not mine annointed.
Touch Not Mine Anointed, And Do My Prophets No Harm
If you listen to "christian" television for any length of time you are sure to hear, "Touch Not Mine Anointed, And Do My Prophets No Harm." This verse is usually quoted to silence any person from questioning or criticizing what is being taught at that particular time.
Through the use of fear proper biblical discernment is discouraged not only by the leaders but the flock is soon parroting this verse to silence any criticism that is leveled against their leader.
What does this verse really mean? Does it mean that we cannot question anything that is taught by our leaders? Find the answers to these questions below from two evangelical leaders:
PSALM 105:15—Does this verse indicate that certain men called by God are beyond criticism and accountability, as Word-Faith teachers suggest?
MISINTERPRETATION:
Psalm 105:15 says, “Do not touch My anointed ones, And do My prophets no harm” (nasb). Some Word-Faith teachers cite this verse in arguing that they have been specially anointed by God and should not be criticized for their teachings. They indicate in their words and actions a belief that challenging their teachings amounts to challenging God himself.
CORRECTING THE MISINTERPRETATION:
The phrase “the Lord’s anointed” is used in Old Testament Scripture to refer to Israel’s kings (see 1 Sam. 12:3, 5; 24:6, 10; 26:9, 11, 16, 23; 2 Sam. 1:14, 16; 19:21; Ps. 20:6; Lam. 4:20). In this context the word cannot be interpreted to refer to modern teachers in the church. Further, the word prophets in context can only refer to Old Testament prophets, not to modern church leaders. Neither of these designations can be interpreted with reference to teachers in the modern church.
Even if we allowed that this verse could loosely refer to modern church leaders, the warning is against physically harming them. It has nothing to do with testing their teachings. In Old Testament times prophets and kings were very much in danger of physical harm—and hence the warning.
Scripture itself instructs us to test all teachings by the Word of God (1 Thess. 5:21). Like the Bereans of old, we must make the Scriptures our measuring stick for truth (Acts 17:11). The Bereans were commended for testing the apostle Paul’s teachings against Scripture. Paul affirmed elsewhere, “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work” (2 Tim. 3:16–17 nasb, emphasis added). All of us are to be constantly on guard against false teachings (Rom. 16:17–18; cf. 1 Tim. 1:3–4; 4:16; 2 Tim. 1:13–14; Titus 1:9; 2:1).
There is a sense in which every believer in Christ is “anointed” (see 1 John 2:20). In view of this, no Christian leader can lay claim to being special or above others and beyond doctrinal criticism.
-------------------------------------------------
I would also like to inform you that Marking is sin.
We are called to be reconsilers,not vilifiers of the brethren.2 Corinthians 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation.
I have learned much from you during the years from 1974-1997.
I am saddened by the ungodly behaviour towards the brethren as of late.
It is shamefull and unjustified.
Fellow believers are not enemies or infected.You have overstepped your bounds with this hatred towards those who simply expect you to behave as a servant of the Lord.
Please understand that I bare no animosity towards you.I love you as a brother.
Proverbs 27:6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
It is in this spirit that I warn you that "if there is not public repentance and reconciliation towards the marked brethren,that the name Ichabod will be written above the name Greater Grace World Outreach."
Keep in mind the gift of prophecy that operates within the body of Christ today and heed this warning.God will not be mocked.
As I said 'I love you as a brother but you have strayed.
Revelation 2:5 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.
This day I charge you before God,repent and turn to the living God.
With much seriousness
Baruch Habbah Hashem Adonia,
David P.Munson
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