religious spirits and christians! At A Glance

By Fabien Toussaint

Spiritual battle is extremely important today - for the Church is being attacked from many different angles, from many different sources, and from some area that we have not considered before.

A "spirit of religion" is a phrase that is used often today in the church. Often used in your more "grace-centered" places of worship, the term is usually spoken to pinpoint or point-out an act of legalism or judgmental activity. Whenever someone begins to act out judgments or their activities around religion instead of relationship, then they are usually accused of being controlled by a spirit of religion.

The sad truth is that legalism is real and it does true damage! The well meaning spirit filled Christian can still quickly fall vistim to the spirit of religion and bring damage to themselves as well as other people. Sometimes it's truly a spirit (a demonic spirit) working through a person, and yet sometimes it is simply an improper mindset based on years of wrong thinking.

Turn on Christian television and you will see the legalistic preacher bring condemnation and shame to those who are still attempting to mature in the body of Christ, and you will also see the other ministers, coming against the legalistic preachers! We are coming against each other and we must stop!

So, does the spirit of religion stop with the legalistic Christian? Not at all. In fact, more and more we are witnessing the spirit of religion both attack and influence Christians with a spirit of "elitism" - An "air" about them that causes them to truly believe they are part of some elite club of revelatory masters! As they receive revelation in an area of the word of God, they become puffed-up and feel superior to those without the same revelation.

Have you received a spiritual download on healing, miracles, eschatology, grace, or any other area. I pray you do receive revelation and spiritual downloads - yet always consider that we only see in part and hear in part. We don't have the total view or revelation - and what we are given is because God has chosen to reveal. Respect and cherish the rinsights that the Lord gives you, yet never let it puff-up, allowing the spirit of religion to take root in your life.

We see the spirit of religion in two distinct camps today - one is the camp of legalism, adding to the word of God in order to control others. The other camp is elitism, bringing people up to a place where they look down upon others in the body of Christ. We are all growing and being transformed from glory-to-glory (2 Cor. 3:18) - and we all need to grow in brotherly love as well.

What is the key? Stay truly humble and thankful for the transformation of God. Stay in communion with Christ - stay in the secret place with God and allow your insights to help you grow. Never allow the spirit of religion to grow in your life. Love others and God as you witness the miracles of God transform you from glory-to-glory. Examine yourselves often, and study the way you treat others. Stay in love and watch God bring even more revelation to your life!

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The Power of charms in Silver bracelet

By Hikioez Mentoiz

Mankind is very superstitious. It is this ability to relate incidences to each other that led to the carrying and wearing of charms. Say a lady puts on a particular necklace and that day she gets free lunch. The next time she puts it on the same thing happens. As the incidence repeats itself, the lady reinforces her belief in the ability of the necklace to pull some free lunch towards her. It therefore becomes her good luck charm.

Charms can be worn in many places but most of them are worn on wrists just like the silver bracelet charms. Traditionally tingle charms were worn by men to ward off evil spirits in war. Women wear them to increase their fertility.

The present day fashion industry has discovered the allure of both silver bracelet charms and tingle charms and is offering all manner of these items for sale. Many famous and leading fashion houses are now championing for the inclusion of a tingle charm as an accessory. Fashionistas too are catching up fast, going by the extent to which various online resellers are coming up and the number of jewelers that manufacture silver bracelet charms.

Typical silver bracelet charms are made to a sterling finish. There are those that have fixed pendants attached, while others allow for the pendant to be changed according to the wearer's mood and the occasion, or should we say according to the good luck being desired. One can create his or her silver charm bracelet before finally an order for it online. The jeweler will then make the bracelet according to your specifications and ship it to your address just in time for the occasion. This is made possible by the power of the internet and various artistry software it has, which do not need any downloads. Payment is done through the myriad of credit card processing portals, depending on which one the two are comfortable with. However, it might be safer to escrow the funds.

Contrary to what you may be thinking, tingle charms are not named because they give the wearer a tingling sensation at random intervals. They are so called because they are easy to attach or remove to a bracelet. They have tiny clasps that make it easy. Some types of charms make small sound as the wearer moves about while others are pretty silent. But what is common among them is that they do have a unique shine that can be seen by all and sundry. The clasps enable the wearer to change his or her look at any occasion, yet maintain the charm itself. Now if that isn't cool, then what is?

Modern charms are just that, modern. They are elegant and crafted into sophistication so that whenever you wear one it is no longer just an attraction of good luck but an expression of beauty and individuality. Then again the charm will definitely put a smile on your face, I don't know how they do it but trust me, you wont be in that bad mood if you have one of these tingle charms worn.

One can buy any of the charms online. Most online jewelers have a wealth of experience in crafting charms and bracelets. They will gladly guide you into choosing the perfect one for yourself. Most online shops offer a huge selection at great discount prices most of the time. All you need to do is browse a little bit more and you will end up with a fantastic charm. You can buy a charm or a silver bracelet for yourself or for a friend as a gift. You may also choose to start a private collection of charms as a hobby.

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