And because of those issues, I deeply regret that I am not able to recommend her as I would like to. :0), She also hangs out with Beth Moore. Jesus starts with a biblical truth and uses a story (parable) to illustrate or give an example of that biblical truth. That's a possibility, but a better plan is that Scripture is Holy Spirit inspired. No mention of sitting in silence or listening here nor in any of the other passages in which the Bible teaches about prayer. We do not build doctrine or what we believe about God on peoples subjective experiences. Wow, I found Ms. Shirers book Fervent very helpful and uplifting. Notice the emphasis around the 1:37 mark on peoples personal experiences (praying for miracles, etc.) -Opened new I am curious about this comment, I realize this post is old so I dont know if it will be read however, based on the above article and your statements in your article referenced at the top this man who is talking about reading from your blog and learning from you is sinning by being under your teaching. I dont think you read my comment carefully enough. I'll start.I'll share with you 2 Scriptures that have given me soooo much comfort and encouragement these past few days and then I'll anxiously wait for you to share what Scripture(s) you have been meditating on lately, received a ton of comfort and encouragement from and/or used to encourage someone else. I dont want my readers to believe something just on my (or anyone elses) say so. Likewise I will not listen to Beth or Priscilla despite the fact that they are both Southern Baptist {as am I} because they teach false doctrine. Im not sure if youre referring to Beths inclusion of Catholicism, or both Beths and Priscillas joining with people who subscribe to Word of Faith (prosperity gospel) false doctrine. 2 John 1:1-11. TO IDENTIFY THREE DANGERS BELIEVERS ARE TO AVOID. Amber, you seem like a very dear sister, and I love you. read more, Scripture: Priscilla Shirer on Hearing the Voice of God on Issues, Etc. It will be called the good shepherd calls. Heres more info. It means to trust that the Bible has all the answers and truths we need to live a holy and pleasing life before Godwe don't need anything beyond what God has provided for us in His Word (see 2 Peter 1:3 ). Though the Bible allowed provisions for indentured servitude, which was a humane alternative to such harsh punishments for failure to pay one's debts, such as d I also dislike how she makes a career of telling women not to have careers. Maybe references other than S. Michael Houdmann (I think Michael does a very nice job on his website but he and his wife started GotQuestions.org after he claims to have received a vision from God to help others and by your own admission, visions and feelings are not Godly direction.) Why do you think I do not? No-one is beyond reach. Ive heard her recommend Christian women to go to a quiet place to pray. Romans 8:24 For we I guess I have to do some research on those folks. Either way, while it is fine to fellowship and join with people of other denominations who hold to biblical doctrine (I have plenty of friends, and listen to plenty of teachers, outside of my own denomination, but they all teach and conduct themselves in line with the Bibles teachings. Lord, thank You that You are the Good Shepherd and You speak and we hear Your voice. Thank you! In keeping with the spirit of Titus 3:10-11, this is your second warning (the first is in the Welcome tab, which youve obviously already read) I will not engage in debate about biblical truth and I will not publish comments or respond to e-mails/messages attempting to engage me in debate. 1. Another important point on this subject: Can you think of a Scripture that says pastors can give people permission, guidance, or authority to sin by disobeying Gods word? Id encourage you not to take my word for it, but to examine the evidence against Scripture (in context, of course) for yourself. 1 Samuel 30:6-8, Denomination: Im pretty sure some of our ladies are going to ask me where the evidence is that she was purposely teaching scripture to men. The third, Chris Rosebrough, is Lutheran (AALC), and much of his theology is in line with Reformed theology. That, plus being a faithful member of a doctrinally sound church and being taught the Word every week is the best way to learn the truth of Scripture and grow in Christ. He was one of the founding fathers of the heretical Word of Faith/New Apostolic Reformation movement and a mentor to Ken Copeland, whos also a Word of Faith/New Apostolic Reformation heretic. I would check with BereanResearch.org, FightingForTheFaith.com, and LighthouseTrails.com. (These are not exhaustive lists, I just havent gotten to the next installmets yet :0) Do keep in mind that there are many fantastic male teachers out there, and its perfectly fine for women/womens groups to use materials written by men. Christianity and Adversity: Corona Virus and a Faith Based approach , an unbiblical practice sometimes called narcissistic. Part 11 - Matthew 9:32-38 - That's When Miracles Happen! Michelle Thank you for your work in the area of discernment. Parables were a common form of teaching in Judaism ( to lead us to self-examination) (https://www.osv.com/Magazines/TheCatholicAnswer/ByIssue/Article/TabId/809/ArtMID/13667/ArticleID/16800/Why-Did-Jesus-Use-Parables.aspx) (oops~ this is a Catholic reference~ how bout this one: to me she lacks conviction of the word I dont hear it; she reminds me of Joel Osteen and thats not a compliment. but me and the wife basically just wanted to thank and encourage you sorry for the wall of text! Moving Beyond the Motions Jonah 2:10. Our ladies Bible study is just about to start a Priscilla Shirer study and I was doing some research on Priscilla and found your blog (whew! No where did she usurp authority etc. I have to admit that I do not know the entire Biblical passage on this, It states our purpose to do only those things which are authorized by the Scripture. 2And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh: Maybe God wants to stretch you beyond here! The Bible doesnt say anywhere that because only two people out of two million entered the Promised Land that only a handful of people will be able to experience (theres that word again) what weve learned on the pew.. Its not like they bend over backwards to exclude men and cant help it if men stay, short of being bodily removed. However, under Three Suggestions he mentions biblical reflection, meditate on His word, and Christ-centered silence. Theres too much wiggle room in this article to pin him down on exactly what he means by silence. Id like to see him go back and tighten it up one way or the other to give clarity to his readers. This article is more along the lines of a court case where youre on the jury and Im showing you the evidence of Priscilla Shirer breaking the law. Again, since Scripture, not our opinions or feelings, is our authority, we have to obey that. Evangelical/Non-Denominational. Im sorry, Im a little unclear. If a big guy writes against a LifeWay person, he might not get anymore invitations. Was Jesus gossiping in Matthew 16:6, 11,12 when He said, Beware the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees? What is your belief regarding Israel and the plan God has for the future of Israel? Where does the Bible teach this? Iam finding that more and moreChristians have to be told this. Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15 Denomination: Baptist Going Beyond What Is Expected? ROger Oakland of understanding the times and a few good men, are putting together a web site. Are they guiding and leading a flock (a church)? The proper method of teaching Scripture is exegesis. God knew what He was doing. Unfortunately, they depend on LifeWay to deliver sound material. When a choice you make or an incident happens that will from that moment define some aspect of your life! These believers from different denominations Priscilla references who rattled her theological box may have been part of Priscillas initial exposure to false Word of Faith teaching and false teachers such as the aforementioned Meyer, Caine, and Osteens. Like I said in todays article God has more for you and expects more from you than from you than settling for fluff and false doctrine. 2 JOHN Here they are promoting silence. (Edited to add- After I posted this comment, I noticed your comment was addressed to Seth Dunn, not to me. Though the consequences of the sin of instructing men may not appear to be severe, it is just as much of a sin as any other sin you can think of: adultery, lying, stealing, drunkenness, and so on. Thank you MIchelle Lesley. Together with her husband, Jerry, she heads up Going Beyond Ministries. Im so happy for you that you have a discerning pastor. Mark 8:25 Verse Concepts Nehemiah 8:10 Verse Concepts There are some instances in which it is biblically permissible for a man to be in the room while a woman is teaching the Bible, but if the men you saw were there for biblical instruction from a woman, they were violating Scripture (see #1 & 2 here https://michellelesleybooks.com/2015/12/18/rock-your-role-faqs/). Now, brothers and sisters, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us the meaning of the saying, "Do not go beyond what is written." Then you will not be puffed up in being a follower of one of us over against the other. Thank you again. #1 You have noted that Priscilla preaches to and instructs men in the Scriptures but I cant find the link. I think youll also find my article Is She a False Teacher? Thats good, but that doesnt change the fact that neither Beth nor Priscilla turn down speaking events that are open to both men and women. As Christians, we are to follow and obey Gods written word, the Bible, not our own opinions. I think it should be obvious that a face to face discussion is different from a written one, so theres no need to go into that. Dear Michelle, Scripture (Romans 16:17-18, 2 John 9-1, Titus 3:10-11, and others) says we are to run from them, not listen to them, and certainly we should not encourage lost people to listen to them, lest they put their faith in a false christ and remain in their sin. I think I dont think I feel If youre a Christian, what you think, feel, believe, say, and do is supposed to be governed by Scripture. If so, then she is well aware of what the Bible says about these issues. I can tell that just from your comment. Go beyond putting ourselves first. 5. (HaHaHa~ I KNOW Im going to be asked about this one by the ladies in our study. Hi Osa- Not off the top of my head. I KNOW this is your website and if I dont like it or cant relate to or dont understand what your position is on a particular topic~ I have the choice to stop reading. Are you into apologetics or something? Go beyond by faith. This title is taken directly from the text; verse 37 tells us that the people were astonished beyond measure. The last verse was a warning; this is an encouragement. Olga Souders As I mentioned in my comment, I was here with my wife, completely of my own volition, in no way did Michelle do anything unbiblical. However, a teenager pointed out to me that Abraham was called . 3. But believers are to grow to maturity in their relationship with Christ and their knowlege of His word. 7 Steps to Figuring it Out on Your Own, It Should Happen Rarely, But It Shouldnt Be Ignored | The Outspoken TULIP, Is Priscilla Shirer false teacher? Why didnt you just study your Bible instead? - People coming out of sinful lives dont usually smell good. if there is a WOMENS Conference, and books written for women, and Bible Studies written for women, all of them are geared to women, they cant really help men being in attendance of their own perogative, Warning people away from false teaching is not gossip. Be a Christian Who Cares She is the New York Times Best Selling author of more than two dozen books and has had featured roles in movies like War Room (2015), I Can Only Imagine (2018) and Overcomer (2019). And His promises will never let you down or disappoint you. Well, that is why the rubber band was made, to be stretched. All you need to say is simply 'Yes' or 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. Thanks so much for your comment. Feel free to e-mail me (MichelleLesley1@yahoo.com) if it would be easier for you. Thats a rare find these days. Combining elements of Eastern mysticism and New Age spirituality, this practice of emptying the mind and listening for Gods voice is found nowhere in Scripture. I am curious, have you confronted Priscilla Shirer of this sin. In closing out this conversation, I would strongly encourage you to continue practicing what youve said- just study your Bible in a systematic way, using good hermeneutics, and stay away from false teachers like Priscilla Shirer. Should she repent in these areas in which she has broken Scripture and align herself with biblical principles, she would have no bigger fan than I, and I would rejoice to be able to point Christian women to her as a doctrinally sound resource. I thought Jesus used parables as a means of illustrating profound, divine truths. In a day and age where any type of hope is needed, especially to the unchurched, I would listen to either Beth Moore or Priscilla Shirer any day of the week over the news. I am gonna pray for you. Also, if you had read the paragraph at the very top of this article and clicked on please click here and read this article first, your initial question in this comment (about sin) would have been answered. Priscilla has also admitted in her book Discerning the Voice of God, p.39, that she reads herself into Scripture, an unbiblical practice sometimes called narcissistic eisegesis or narcigesis. Its not simply a prohibition against women having a job as a pastor- theres more to it than that. But, yes, sometimes I do offer to send someone Im talking to (face to face) links to my articles, other peoples articles, books, sermons, etc., if theyd like to study an issue more. Genesis 24:1-4. 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