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David Bay;
Many people desire financial blessings in their lives, but they may not know how to attract them. Financial blessings are not just about having a lot of money, but also about having a healthy relationship with money and using it wisely. Here are some tips on how to invite financial blessings into your life:
Be grateful for what you have. Gratitude is a powerful magnet for abundance. When you appreciate what you already have, you open yourself to receive more. Express your gratitude daily for the money you earn, the bills you pay, the things you buy, and the opportunities you have.
Be generous with what you have. Generosity is another way to attract financial blessings. When you share what you have with others, you create a flow of abundance in your life. You can be generous by donating to a cause, giving to a friend, or tipping well. Remember that what you give comes back to you multiplied.
Be mindful of what you spend. Mindfulness is a key to managing your money well. When you are mindful of what you spend, you avoid wasting money on things that don't bring you joy or value. You also make better decisions that align with your goals and values. Before you buy something, ask yourself if you really need it, if you can afford it, and if it will make you happy.
Be positive about what you expect. Positivity is a force that attracts financial blessings. When you are positive about what you expect, you create a vision of abundance in your mind. You also raise your vibration and attract more opportunities and resources. Instead of worrying about lack or scarcity, focus on abundance and prosperity. Affirm that money comes to you easily and frequently.
Be faithful to what you believe. Faith is the foundation of financial blessings. When you have faith in yourself, in your abilities, and in the universe, you trust that everything will work out for your highest good. You also surrender to the divine plan and let go of the need to control everything. Believe that financial blessings are your birthright and that they will manifest in your life.
However, there is a distinct problem with people like you who fail to ask for financial assistance with every newsletter when you are so undeserving. You are not abiding by any of the above rules. All you are about is one great big money-grab. It is one point to lie by calling Edom Palestine. Attempting to make the word of God say something it does not is sinful. Edom is an area around the ancient Jordan in the Old Testament. There is no place in the world today known as Edom. All you are doing is endeavouring to prey on people's lack of knowledge.
Your website is not providing any value to your readers. Anyone can look up the same facts that you are presenting on your site. Why would they pay you for something they can get for free elsewhere? You have no right to complain about your declining readership or to beg for donations. You need to offer something more original and engaging if you want to survive.
One of the common arguments used by some Christian Zionists to justify the modern state of Israel's claim to the land of Palestine is that the Bible never mentions Palestine as being small among the Heathen or greatly despised. They assert that this phrase, found in Ezekiel 36:1-5, refers to Israel and proves that God has a special plan for restoring Israel to its former glory. However, this interpretation is based on a faulty reading of the biblical text and ignores the historical and cultural context of Ezekiel's prophecy.
First of all, the word "Palestine" does not appear in the original Hebrew text of Ezekiel 36. The Hebrew word translated as "Heathen" is goyim, which simply means "nations" or "peoples". The word translated as "despised" is bazah, which means "to scorn" or "to hold in contempt". Therefore, a more literal translation of Ezekiel 36:2 would be: "Thus says the Lord God: Because the enemy has said of you, 'Aha! The ancient heights have become our possession,' therefore prophesy and say, 'Thus says the Lord God: Because they have made you desolate and swallowed you up on every side, so that you became the possession of the rest of the nations, and you are taken up by the lips of talkers and slandered by the people.'"
Secondly, the context of Ezekiel 36 makes it clear that the prophecy is not about Israel as a whole, but about a specific region within Israel: the mountains of Israel. This region, also known as Samaria or Ephraim, was the northern part of the divided kingdom of Israel that was conquered by the Assyrians in 722 BC and later by the Babylonians in 586 BC. The inhabitants of this region were either killed, exiled, or assimilated by their conquerors. Ezekiel's prophecy is a message of hope and restoration for these scattered and oppressed people, who had lost their identity and heritage as God's chosen people.
Thirdly, the historical and cultural context of Ezekiel 36 shows that the prophecy is not about a future restoration of Israel to its modern political boundaries, but about a spiritual renewal of Israel as God's covenant people. Ezekiel was writing during the Babylonian exile, when many Jews had lost their faith and hope in God's promises. He was calling them to repentance and obedience, to prepare them for their return to their homeland after 70 years. He was also pointing them to a future messianic age, when God would send his Son to establish his kingdom on earth. In this age, God would not only restore Israel physically, but also spiritually. He would give them a new heart and a new spirit, he would cleanse them from their sins, he would put his Spirit within them, and he would make them his holy people (Ezekiel 36:24-28).
Therefore, to use Ezekiel 36 as a proof text for Christian Zionism is to misuse and abuse the biblical text. It is to ignore its original meaning and context, and to impose a modern political agenda on an ancient prophetic message. It is to miss the true fulfilment of Ezekiel's prophecy in Jesus Christ, who is the true Israel and the true heir of all God's promises. It is also to disregard the plight and rights of the Palestinian people, who are also created in God's image and loved by him.
That is not the worst of it though. Even though the Bible never mentions Palestine as being small among the Heathen or greatly despised. You have not referred to Ezekiel 36 to prove your point. Instead you have referred to (Obadiah 1-2) and taken the bible completely out of context .
" The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Lord God concerning Edom (Palestinians) ... I have made thee small among the heathen: thou art greatly despised."
Biblical interpretation is the process of understanding the meaning and message of the biblical texts. It involves applying various principles and methods to bridge the gaps between the original context, language, and genre of the biblical authors, and the contemporary context, language, and genre of the modern readers. Biblical interpretation is both a science and an art, as it requires careful analysis and creative imagination to faithfully communicate God's word to different audiences and situations. Biblical interpretation is also a spiritual discipline, as it requires prayer, humility, and obedience to the ultimate author of Scripture, who is God himself. You now need to apply those basic principles in your lives.
Thousands of Pro-Palestinian protesters right around the globe testifying against the brutality and inhumanity of Israel against the unarmed and defensiveness Palestinians testify to the fact that they are not small amongst the Heathen, nor are they greatly despised. Global antisemitism is now rampant, partially due to websites such as this for stirring up Anti-Palestine sentiment.
I can foresee that your period of mendacious online behaviour will soon come to an end. Zionists, such as the writers at Cutting Edge Ministries, have been posting inaccurate and unreliable information on various platforms for decades, but this is not sustainable any longer. You have a tendency to exaggerate, distort or fabricate facts to suit your agenda or to gain attention. You have now reverted to your old habits and lost all credibility and trustworthiness.
Blessings
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