Blessings: Sevenfold?

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>One of the Sisters on the Aposotlicos mail list presented this question to
>the Brethern, I was wondering if someone here on Higher Fire might take a
>stab at answering this. Replies are much appreciated
>
>>Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is
>>hungry; But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all
>>the substance of his house.
>>
>>My question:  The Bible says that satan comes, but to kill, steal, and
>>destroy.  I don't have my Bible in front of me so I don't have the verse,
>>but I am sure you all know.  Anyways, would it be far fectched to conclude
>>that if you are able to decern that satan is attempting to steal from
>>you your blessing.  Do we then have a Bible right to demand that we are
>>restored what has been taken --sevenfold?
>
>Bro. Jerry


Bro. Jerry:

I have heard this doctrine taught by various "faith" teachers such as
Charlie Capps. They have had numerous stories to prove it works. The
problem I have with it is:

According to their theology, how do you know that the blessing you lost was
due to satan or your lack of faith? If your lack of faith then you stole
from yourself. How is one supposed to discern between these two
alternatives?

Just a thought.


Frank Vandenburg
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