By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
" Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. If there come any unto you, and brunt not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds." 2 John 1:9-11
There are four models for the interpretation of the bible and popular amongst them is the Reader Response method and The Proof Text method . The Reader Response Method emphasizes that the reader determines what the text means mostly in new conflicting and illogical manner. This results in the loss of all means of authenticating the validity of the texts and the authority behind the text is lost.
The Proof Text Method relies on the pastor's experiences and depends on a naive reading of the text while disregarding the context thus opening the abuse of the bible by spiritualists and magicians in the pursuit of personal gains. This is the reason why every bible school or Sunday school must of a necessity teach the logical use of the bible dictionary.
The bible dictionary defines 'God speed' from the Greek Aramaic word 'chairō' it means : to rejoice, be glad , to rejoice exceedingly : to be well, thrive , in salutations, hail! ,at the beginning of letters: to give one greeting, salute.
The phrase 'God speed ' has been misinterpreted by many preachers to mean achievement of success faster than usual or get rich quick . This is a major reason for the increase of internet fraud and other financial crimes in Nigeria
The concept of speedy success is often attributed to a special grace that can only be obtained when one gives money to a special preacher and his or her infinitesimal ministry. This is far from the truth and contrary to the biblical virtue of patience which is highly priced of the Lord ( James 1:1-4 , 1 Peter 1:7) . Greed for money is satanic and hinders the manifestation of the fruits of the Holy Spirit ( Galatians 5:19-21)
God does not have favourites therefore, there is no such thing as a special preacher with a special anointing or grace for speed . That is the language of corruption . The bible says : God has no favorites ' ( Galatians 2:6 NLT , Ephesians 6:9 NLT) and God does not give the anointing to preachers in sizes ".. God giveth not the Spirit by measure ' (John 3:34kjv NB 'to him" is italicised it is not in the original text of scriptures)
Poor reference is given to support this wrong theology with Elijah outrunning Ahab's Chariot . If that's the case the gold medalists in the Olympics should be the most anointed . This is an example of reading meaning into scriptures instead of out of scriptures. Imagine a woman receiving God speed for child birth and she conceives and delivers a baby after one month of pregnancy. Imagine the disaster this will cause her
The scriptures in 2 John 1:9-11 means whenever you flatter or welcome into your home any Christian who became wealthy by an evil process you shall be considered as guilty of the crime and may not enter heaven . This is the reason why preachers have lost respect in the eyes of the public because the sacredness of the pulpit has been violated as men and women of questionable character are seen ministering shoulder to shoulder with priests who would do anything for the love of money .
Prayer Heavenly father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome temptation . Amen
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