The Charismatic Tradition
Ok so last night at Water’s Edge I was talking about the Charismatic Tradition (we are in a teaching series about six different expressions of Christianity. Like every other tradition…there are things we can learn and there are dangers to be avoided in the Charismatic expression of Christianity. While I was teaching I committed myself to put the 7 dangers in my blog….so here they are as promised.
7 Dangers to avoid in the Charismatic Tradition
- Prosperity Gospel.
- Over focus on Spiritual Warfare and End Times
- Seeking a spiritual emotion or experience more than seeking God.
- Spirituality is measure in gifting & experience rather than Fruit.
- Unqualified ministers.
- Dismissing of Spiritual Authority.
- Disorderly worship services
If you are interested in learning more about what I said, you can jump on the water’s edge podcast (go to itunes and search for water’s edge college ministry.) Also, the whole idea for the series comes from Richard Foster’s book “Streams of Living Water” which explored the six traditions of our faith. You can find it @ http://www.amazon.com/Streams-Living-Water-Celebrating-Traditions/dp/0060628227
