South Africa is constantly rocked by scandals. One popular scandal is people being employed because of fake qualifications. In September, a former executive at the Passenger Rail Agency (PRASA) was jailed for 15 years for fraud. He misrepresented his qualifications. PRASA ordered trains that didn’t fit SA rail specifications and billions of rands were wasted. … Continue reading 7 characteristics of false teachers
Category: False teachers
DR Church synod’s decision on same sex unions (updated)
Pastors, we are not in a talent show
I love watching America’s Got Talent. We are spoilt for choice between ventriloquists, singers, choirs, walking dogs, magicians, dancers, acrobats, and whoever else one could think of. The contestants obviously seek to outperform each other by being more entertaining, more appealing, and getting more Facebook likes. A similar scenario was happening in the church in… Continue reading Pastors, we are not in a talent show
Why the Prosperity Gospel is so poisonous
I’m sure you’ve heard the following: “You are a King’s Kid as a Christian, you are royalty! You shouldn’t settle for second best!” “God favour should overflow into your life as you walk in God’s anointing and enjoy health and financial prosperity!” “God hates poverty and illness, you should claim your victory!” “If you’re not… Continue reading Why the Prosperity Gospel is so poisonous
The dangerous theology of Spiritual Breakthrough
Many conferences and meetings, under the banner of Christianity, promise spiritual breakthroughs to take your faith to the next level. There are books written about spiritual breakthroughs: “Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough” “Praying the Lord’s Prayer for Spiritual Breakthrough” “Prayer Walking for Spiritual Breakthroughs” “How to be patient while waiting for a Spiritual Breakthrough” You can… Continue reading The dangerous theology of Spiritual Breakthrough