Wrong Sex | Institute of Love

God never intended for Christians to live together and have sex without being married, and yet that's exactly what is happening and being more and more tolerated in the churches nowadays. The Bible says that we are supposed to judge and confront those who are living this sort of sinful lifestyle, and if they don't repent, we are to remove them from our midst, so that the rest of the church will not be contaminated. For this reason, we are not to associate with anyone who claims to be a believer and yet indulges in sexual sin. We shouldn't even eat with such a person. (See 1. Corinthians 5:1-13) That is why we need to be on our guards and never allow ourselves to be fooled! We must realize what the Bible says that those who have a lifestyle of indulging in sexual sin, will not inherit the Kingdom of God – people who are fornicators, adulterers, male prostitutes, and those who practice homosexuality. Thank God that from time to time you hear testimonies from those who say that they once were sinners just like that, but they are now cleansed and made holy and right with God because they called on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ!!!  (See 1. Corinthians 6:9-11)

The Lord’s Supper | Institute of Love

Partaking in the celebration of God's Holy Communion or the Lord's Supper is a very serious event. For every time we eat the bread which represent the body of the Lord Jesus Christ which is given to us and drink the cup of wine after supper which represent the new covenant between God and His people—an agreement confirmed with His blood, we are remembering the Lord and announcing His death until He comes back again. If anyone eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord unworthily, meaning with unconfessed sin, or disregarding the true meaning of the bread and cup and forget the tremendous price our Savior Jesus Christ paid for our salvation, is guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. You are basically eating and drinking God’s judgment upon yourself. That is the reason why many people are weak and sick and some have even died, as happened in the Corinthian church! We should therefore always examine ourselves before eating the bread and drinking the cup so we would not be judged by God in this way! (See 1. Corinthians 11:17-34)

God Intended For Shepherds To Lead The Church | Institute of Love

The problem with so many churches is that the pastor, elder, or bishop does not have the gift and calling of a shepherd, and therefore he is not able to lovingly care for and feed the flock assigned to him in the appropriate way, leading them by his own good example, which is; watching over them willingly, without controlling them, but instead serving them with all humility and not for what he can get out of it, but because he is eager to serve God! (See Acts 20:28 & 1. Peter 5:2-5) A true shepherd is not dishonest with money, arrogant, or quick-tempered. He has a strong belief in the trustworthy message of the Word of God, and is able to encourage others with wholesome teaching, and lovingly show those who oppose it where they are wrong. (See Titus 1:1-9) But what happens when a church doesn't have a leader who has the gift and calling of a pastor or shepherd, is that it will most likely be led by someone who has the gift of a teacher, who will focus all his attention on giving Bible studies and often overfeeding the people. Or, if the church is led by someone who has the gift of an evangelist, he will be stressing out the church with all sorts of evangelistic and mission activities. If a church is pastored by someone with the gift of a prophet, he will most of the time be busy with prophesying over the people over and over again. Even though we need all these gifts to equip God’s people to do His work and build up the church, the body of Christ (See Ephesians 4:11-12), God has intended for the church to be led by someone who has the gift and calling of a pastor or shepherd, BECAUSE ONLY A TRUE SHEPHERD KNOWS HOW TO ATTEND AND TAKE CARE OF THE FLOCK!!!

The Right Kind Of Spiritual Leadership | Institute of Love

“Obey your spiritual leaders, and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this with joy and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit.” Hebrews 13:17 NLT It is extremely important to know what kind of leadership you are submitting yourself under in the church! Is it one who builds you up in Christ or tears you down in hurt and discouragement? The responsibility of a spiritual leader, which is one who must have the gift and calling of an elder or shepherd/pastor, “is to equip God’s people to do His work and build up the church, the body of Christ.” Ephesians 4:12 NLT The pastor is supposed to care for the flock that God has entrusted to him, watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what he will get out of it, but because he is eager to serve God. He is not to lord it over or control the people assigned to his care, but lead them by his own good example (See 1. Peter 5:2-3), which the Bible clearly outlines under the qualifications for being an elder or pastor. First of all, an elder or pastor must not be a new believer, because he might become proud, and the devil would cause him to fall. He must be a man whose life is above reproach. People outside the church must speak well of him, his good character, so that he will not be disgraced and fall into the devil’s trap. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach. He must be gentle, not violent, not quarrelsome, and not be a lover of money! He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him. For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church? Their wives must be respected and must not slander others. (See 1. Timothy 3:1-7) This is the right kind of spiritual leadership you should allow to watch over your soul!!!

The Atheists | Institute of Love

The atheists likes to mock Christians, saying things like; what happened to the promise that Jesus is coming back, everything has remained the same since the world was first created. (See 2. Peter 3:3-4) To them it is all nonsense, God does not exist! They think it is ridiculous that Christ was crucified for our sins. They would rather put their faith into what the philosophers, scholars, and the world’s so-called brilliant intellectuals and debaters are saying. (See 1. Corinthians 1:20-23) The Bible says that only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” Psalm 14:1 NLT Isn't it ironic that the Devil and his demons, who causes the atheists to reject the existence of God himself, believes in God and yet trembles in terror? (See James 2:19)

A True Shepherd | Institute of Love

When a pastor doesn't have the calling and the gift of a shepherd, he will end up lording over the people, controlling them, and will never release them to go do what God called them to do. His main concern is to keep the flock under his own wings because of the tithes and offerings he receives from them, and because he doesn't want to give the appearance to the outside world that his congregation is decreasing. Therefore, he will typically tell those of his church members who wants to step out and start their own ministry that they are “not ready” and shouldn't leave, but instead they have to continue to stay under his authority till he decides when they are potentially ready to do anything! A true shepherd, on the other hand. cares for the flock that God has entrusted to him. He watches over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what he will get out of it, but because he is eager to serve God. He doesn't lord it over the people assigned to his care, but lead them by his own good example. (See 1. Peter 5:2-3) A true shepherd understands that his responsibility is to equip God’s people TO DO GOD'S WORK!!! (See Ephesians 4:12)

Stand Firm – A Prophetic Word | Institute of Love

Stand firm against the attacks of the Devil, and be strong in your faith! Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are. God in His kindness called you to share in His eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, He will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation. Be encouraged! What you are experiencing is truly part of God’s grace for you! Stand firm in this grace!!! (See 1. Peter 5:9-12)