What Does "Touch Not My Anointed Ones and Do My Prophets No Harm" REALLY Mean?

[@vanessaveronique7329]

Yeah I definitely can relate. I was in a cult for 2 years and this sentence was one amongst others they were using to keep us captive. Now I am free in Jesus.

[@flowmaka]

Usually authority abusers that are usually insecure that throw this around to control the congregation. Study that word for yourself. There is liberty in Christ!

[@victoryinchrist368]

Vanessa... Jeremiah 📜 chapter 17 vs 5 thru 7.... ✨📜🕯️🌎🕯️📖✨ Acts 📖 chapter 17 verses 10 thru 11.....

[@DC-gp3vn]

99% of people who claim Christ don't know him, to them the Bible is to restrictive so they create their own Christ one that bows to them, my step dad was a Vatican slave, until the real Christ changed him, when he Glorified God for what he had done the church put him out, because they couldn't claim his healing or prove he was lying, im a pastor, I live 2000 miles away, I said to him that he had suffered from emphysema and cancer long enough so we prayed, i was unaware of his MRI appt the next day, the he said when he woke up the next day he felt different better, he said the techs were talking about what the scans were showing he thought things might be worse but it was the opposite, his doctor demanded to know what experiments he was taking and drugs, why because a 78 year old man once attached to an oxygen tank had lungs as clear as a new born, that's God's mercy on those who have faith, our world is about to change we have a dictator in office who's hell bent on war, we are in the days of sorrows or Biblicaly Jacobs Trouble, this country is the head of the 4th beast in the book of revelation our wings of freedom have been burned away and another is in control, beware of the wolves in shepherds clothing that will try to make merchandise of you, read the bible for yourself and test all scriptures given, study up on the 7 deadly sins abortion is one of them the spilling of innocent blood, Proverbs 6:16-19 and then watch those around you commit each sin without even caring,

[@martinmhansdak7309]

God Bless You Vanessa!

[@Mrs_Canary]

Same. Thank God he freed me

[@Acts-1915]

The prosperity preachers LOVE this one.

[@brendawilliams3197]

They sure do! They love to keep Christians captive in fear of them so they could get more money out of them. Lord help us!🙏🏾

[@mortalagentone4323]

Amen

[@JohnnyWilliams-wl3xh]

Yes but it,s not for them. God looks at the ❤️ heart..

[@wunparalegal]

Easier to use this verse to avoid addressing legitimate concerns about leaders and, instead, call folks who call attention to problems “divisive” and “touching Gods anointed. Excellent explanation.

[@bkjimena11]

I love how this channel helps Christians to put bible verses into context. Thank you for doing this, Bro. Allen.

[@shadowmist1246]

Allen Parr often uses "context" to invalidate scriptures including this principle relating to those anointed with this spiritual gift of prophesy.

[@youssefsoufiane6435]

AMEN

[@Avendale]

Don't miss the personal application by focusing too heavily on the 'context'

[@mikefanofmovies]

Christians, He whom you call Jesus has spoken to us, this last generation. Lets not resist His correction, more of this Word at the bottom of this comment; "2/15/12 From The Lord, Our God and Savior For All Those Who Have Ears to Hear Thus says The Lord, to all those who dwell within these detestable walls; to all these who stand inside these undesirable gates, hear the Word of The Lord: Shall you trust in the works of your own hands, O sons of men? How long shall you be wise in your own eyes? For that which you have erected shall be your undoing, and that which you uphold shall surely collapse upon your own heads. For I have seen it! Says The Lord. Yes, I have looked upon you, O perverse and most deceitful generation! I have seen the rebellion within your hearts and how your minds betray you, even each one his neighbor and every one his own close friend! Behold, I have peered deep into each temple, and upon every place of worship have My eyes been set. Thus I open My mouth to speak, and with a loud voice I declare your transgressions before the people. Lo, I detest the sight of you, O churches of men, And in bitterness I have spit you from My mouth!... Behold, blasphemy is heard from every pulpit, And perversion is laid upon every altar!... CHURCHES OF MEN, YOUR HOUSES ARE COVERED IN THE FILTH OF THE PAGAN AND DRIP WITH THE POLLUTED BLOOD OF THE HEATHEN! For by your harlotries have you set the stage for the deceiver, while each one of you claps the hands and offers up praises to your soothsayers!... False prophets and teachers whose words seem oh so wise in your eyes, whose voices are smooth, soothing your itching ears... Prepared speeches, soft songs, lulling you to sleep as you rest comfortably in your padded chairs, slowly fading into all this darkness in which you are so easily ensnared, thick darkness from which you will not escape, says The Lord. For you have surely polluted My name and desecrated My Commandments, putting The Holy One to an open shame, crucifying Him again and again in your hearts! Behold, He has altogether become as one dead in your eyes!... Yet I tell you the truth, I AM COME![1] Behold, I am risen up out of My place, and I have Come forth to punish the inhabitants of the earth, To pour out judgment upon all those who Cease not from doing evil in My sight!... I HAVE COME FORTH TO DELIVER JUSTICE IN ALL THE EARTH, RECOMPENSE FOR ALL NATIONS!... Behold, this generation is dead In My eyes, I see no life in them! For from this people I am far removed!... Says The Lord. Thus says The Lord to the churches of men: Your cups are full of spoiled wine, yet oh how you love to sip from them. I hear you say, “The body of Christ” as you take and eat, yet not one of you truly receives of Him. Indeed, you stand in the midst of pools of water, immersing yourselves, yet you remain unclean. For I do not know you! Says The Lord. Therefore depart from Me, all you workers of lawlessness, all you hard-hearted people who reject Me and My words and push out the hand against My rebuke! Depart from Me, all you blind guides who have failed to recognize Me! DEPART! For with you I am sorely displeased! Says The Lord God. For you have allowed the pagan to enter in And take his throne upon the altar, as the Congregation gives ear to the deceiver, Welcoming his every word!... Behold, the churches of men have fallen!... They are fallen!... Even every one of them has forsaken Me! All have went backward, and not forward!... Each one refuses to obey, nor will they Incline the ear, but follow the counsels and Dictates of their own evil hearts! Lo, with open palms they greedily receive false testimony, as they give ear to every false prophet and teacher who comes to them speaking lies and pleasant things, saying, “Peace, peace”... Yet there is no peace! Therefore, thus says The Lord to this insolent people who dwell amongst the churches of men: You are dead, though you yet live. How long shall you commit adultery against your God?! How long shall you break My Commandments and ignore My every decree, one after another, then come and stand before Me, saying, “We are delivered to do all these things”?... You are not delivered! Indeed, there is nothing new under the sun, for to this day My people say, “This is the temple of The Lord, the temple of The Lord, the temple of The Lord. Our God dwells here, and His spirit has come to rest upon us. Therefore we will honor Him with our rituals, and open our mouths in praise. For we are the true bride; yes, WE are His chosen people.” Woe, I say to you, for you are all rebellious houses! - A most prideful and wayward generation, a multitude of deceived peoples! Your worship is in vain, it is not accepted! I take no pleasure at all in your offerings, for that which you offer up in My name is unclean!... Behold, all your rituals are like polluted fountains, yet you love to drink! Yea, your every tradition is like refuse spread out before My face, yet you revel in it! For you have not known Me, nor do you recognize My voice. Thus you did not come out at My calling, Nor are you able to pass through the gate... For one who truly desires Me seeks Me out; And one who is in love with Me obeys My Commands and gives heed to My every decree... Yet you prefer the voice of a hired man, Having altogether forgotten the voice of your Shepherd. Therefore, thus says The Lord: Again I tell you, I HAVE SEEN IT! And as I live, says The Lord, so also do I declare it through the pen of My prophets; lo, I have sworn it in the heat of My wrath, and will also do it! Behold! I have purposed destruction upon all your abominable temples! I have declared calamity for all your grand houses, until all these riches are consumed!... Every building which stands so high and lofty, every whitewashed wall which conceals abomination, every upright pillar, every established column, all must come down, all must be broken in pieces! - Until only dust and ashes remain, until the foot of the high man can find no level ground upon which to stand and rest, until the hand of the proud finds no place to lean upon in his weariness. For only then will they be separate, only then will they come out from among them, says The Lord. For I alone am The Kingdom, The Power and The Glory, forever and ever. Amen... Therefore, let My name resound! Let it go forth to break off the branches and level the forests! Let it stir up the hurricane and devastate the coastlands! Let it bring forth the whirlwind against those far inland! Let the lightning strike down every wall and set every city on fire, in the name of The Lord! Behold, the ground beneath your feet is unsteady, O mighty nations! Feel it tremble at the presence of The Lord, and watch in astonishment how it shrinks back at The Lord’s rebuke! For I shall thrust the rocks upward and pull apart the mountains! Blood and fire and pillars of smoke! Therefore see The Word of The Lord, O peoples of the earth! Listen to the sound of My voice, and repent! Give Me glory! For there is a worship in which I am well pleased, yet you have not known it. Indeed, there is a praise in which I delight, yet from you I have not heard it. For you honor Me with your lips, yet your hearts remain far from Me. Therefore, I have spit you From My mouth, O churches of men! I have vomited you out, O peoples of the earth!... Until I have pursued My enemies and Wounded them, until I have destroyed them, That they should no more stand... Until truth brings forth conviction And humility is born of sincere repentance, Until My people are broken without hand, Until the whole world has fallen under My feet... Until the hearts of My beloved cry out My name in truth And no more pollute My name in their unjust cause... Until My people are once again made whole... Says The Lord." trumpetcallofgod.com

[@edwardfaasoa1145]

There are no kings nowadays but there are pastors, what about that? I don't want to hear from you..

[@611mellissa]

I am SO glad you said this! I get so bothered when people abuse this verse to cover their own foolery. They use it also when you say something that is true but hurts their feelings or offends them like our OWN Father is going to kill one child because another child got his/her feelings hurt. God favors obedience not titles and positions.

[@CLDJ227]

Nice way of putting it 😎.

[@earleansmith8608]

Amen

[@nenmaster5218]

@@CLDJ227 I've never seen such a respectful Atheist, who studied the Bible so massively well, as GMS, so: If you want more God-Talk, check out the very-newest video of Genetically Modified Sceptic.

[@mildredramogohlo5277]

Well said. Amen

[@abebeoben1851]

Who. created titles? You have gone off.

[@someoneelseentirely3452]

When I feel like prayer is getting repetitive or stale, I just say " I'm good Lord, thanks for the ability to say that." And then I sing hymns for an hour or so. Songs of praise.

[@pauladeere9041]

I am thankful that God is raising up young people like yourself, who teach the word in spirit and truth. May God continue to bless and use you to teach truth and expose error in the body of Christ.

[@valenciacosby4078]

Amen!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@MehitabelAllie]

My friends and I were discussing this exact verse yesterday!! You have made this even more clear to me -- that it is a verse used out of context to intimidate and instill fear (usually in an attempt to quash any correction to their error).

[@janellestoermer5479]

Yes! Context is king! I used to know someone who said all pastors were "God's anointed" and that we weren't allowed to ever disagree with a pastor. I had experienced abuse from a pastor, and when I shared that with this person, I was shut down and told not to criticize "God's anointed." Very inappropriate response, and, as this video points out, very wrong application of this scripture.

[@slevinchannel7589]

Here, some more Context then: Alan Parr is Everything wrong with modern Preachers. If he had been alive during the 'Satanic Scare' some Decades ago, he would definetly have tried to support the Idiocy. He has such a firm grip on his fanbase that most of them dont even know that he gets debunked and called-out all the time. If youre Fans dont even know Criticism about you has EVER been EXISTED, then congrats: You created some damn-intense Echo-Chamber.

[@lindalancaster9947]

The same was used on me when I approached our 'leadership'. So sad. 😭

[@benjaminedward9965]

@@slevinchannel7589 Not sure I understand what you are saying. Are you against what he said here? If so, kindly explain why. He has a fan base because he provides scriptural backings for everything he says.

[@virginianesbitt7777]

This one & the teachings behind it kept me silenced for years. I'm just now cleaning up my doctrine.

[@naebonnie]

False prophets

[@rjwrightrw30]

Excellent brother. I used to be in a church that used this as a warning to us sheeple. Stay in line or else. Don't question. Ever. Keep these videos coming.

[@brendawilliams3197]

Amen my brother. 🙏🏾

[@clintfleenor8297]

I have made the mistake of taking this out of context myself, just last year. Thank you for clearing this up.

[@dixiechamberlain4788]

Thank you!! We need to hear this especially now! May God bless you abundantly!

[@drnmedia]

I think if you've been in and around churches your whole life you're probably going to run into someone that will use this verse out of context. Thank you Allen for being a voice of truth. Keep it going brother!

[@shadowmist1246]

Most, including Allen Parr don't have a clue what it means.

[@anthonygreen4600]

Thank you for this lesson Pastor Parr. I've heard this verse said so many times. I've even mistakenly used it to defend my spiritual leader. Thank you for this correction.

[@luv2885]

wow! thank you also for your humility, A great reminder to love correction:)

[@anthonygreen4600]

@@luv2885 - Good Morning. I try my best to live humble. Prude has no place in my life. All it can do is pull me away from God so I stay humble. I have no problem with being corrected. Our walk in this faith isn't easy. We learn something new every day.

[@shadowmist1246]

There is a principle in the scriptures regarding those anointed by God for the gift of prophesy. But the verses should never be used by Christians when trying to defend their point of view. (right or wrong).

[@natallieateere7023]

So glad you shared this understanding! I’ve been chastised when I’ve questioned what a spiritual leader says/does, using this verse. I believe we’re all God’s anointed and should be able to teach, encourage and admonish each other with LOVE.

[@OrondeB]

If there's one verse that's taken out of context the most, it's this scripture! Many leaders hang onto these words. It's nothing but fear mongering to scare someone who's criticizing or challenging someone. It's almost displayed as if the person presenting this scripture out of context wants you to get hurt. We're alllll anointed if we're in Christ Jesus! Thanks brother Allen!

[@hanzal1469]

Hello Allen Parr brother, do you agree with this person that we are all, walking around here, anointed?

[@sixteen.candles.4644]

YES omg. Old pastor would use this whenever they did something messed up to manipulate. Crazy.

[@alfredmacias365]

Should you really be using “omg”?

[@kenji9564]

@@alfredmacias365 it could mean oh my gosh lol

[@sharonda8485]

​@@alfredmacias365 oh my goodness. Should you be correcting her loudly or should you go in prayer if someone has done something incorrectly or should you correct them directly if something was done wrong Saint.

[@truthseeker7086]

Brother/Pastor, you hit it right on the head, yes I had bumped into that many years ago and I often wonder if I had embarrassed someone or spoken out of turn, and I researched that but because of what happened that time, I did not speak because I thought I was doing wrong. So Pastor Allen thank you for clearing that up, be blessed, may the LORD bless you and yours 100 fold!!!!

[@Jmmoffa]

I’ve had debates about this with friends because I questioned something an associate pastor was doing that I knew to be wrong, my friend said to me “we can’t question our Pastors because their appointed by God” and I told her that was wrong. We are not friends anymore and I no longer go to that church, but that friendship ended for other reasons, I found out that person was spreading lies about me in the church.

[@shadowmist1246]

The principle in the bible doesn't even refer to pastors; refers to prophets.

[@barbs1298]

@@shadowmist1246 Yes, but the pastors focus on touch not My anointed.

[@lindalancaster9947]

Had the same experience.

[@user-qr5bz2pq7v]

@@shadowmist1246 a prophet speaks for God right? Don’t pastors do that as well? 🙈

[@rubenroman6226]

Being apart of a Pentecostal church we have teachings and dogmas that Pastor Allen has spoken against in one way or another. I never took them personally and I’m glad I didn’t because Pastor Allen is a blessing to the Christian community, truly a well of knowledge and great exegetical teacher. Thank you for the videos Pastor, keep them coming we are listening. Many blessing to you and your family.

[@YeshuaLord.777]

When I was Catholic I had a priest in my church who was in his middle 40s. He was basically model for us who we have to become. How to behave and other things. When Lord blessed me with Holy Spirit and I become born again from above I question him personally about his ways of life. He wasn't comfortable I can tell you that ☺️

[@zarahbernardino8856]

This is so relevant to a church close to ours!! Thank you for this video, Bro. Allen! ❤️

[@charleslsledgeiii3683]

Yes! Context is King! Thank you Bro. Parr for shedding much-needed light on this particular text. Heard it preached wrong for years and still hear it taken out of context to this very day by some pastors and believers. If the pastor/teacher would inform the flock on how to keep scripture in context there wouldn't be so much confusion in the Body of Christ. Brothers and sisters BEWARE of those power hungry undershepherds who use the Word of God to instill fear to flex their authority because they are out their.

[@georgekaram7066]

Thanks for this clean cut clarification pastor Allen. God richly bless you. 🙏

[@lizzymoore54]

CONTEXT is KEY! Thank you, Pastor Parr for this teaching. ♾🙏👑🙏♾

[@valenciacosby4078]

Amen! Thank you Pastor Parr! You brought the word to this scripture You made it crystal clear!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 You bring understanding of God's Word! Thank you so very much Sir! Help us to lean not unto our own understanding!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@nealwright5630]

This is truth. I haven't heard God proclaim anyone to be a prophet in recent memory.

[@traceyburroughs1111]

Tracey Burroughs from South Africa 🇿🇦 watching your episode. Thank you for another good episode.

[@ernestoxaasgrundy6620]

Beautiful expotition Allen, God bless you.

[@vince065us]

May God continue to bless your ministry.I hope that you'll do a video in the future about the Holy Spirit being the anointing, and how we should confront our spiritual leaders when they are in error.

[@holtzhausenliz]

I have used this verse often but not to intimidate others, I used it to encourage myself believing that it basically meant that God will avenge me... 🤦‍♀️ How very wrong I've been! I am no stranger to idle chatter I confess but to use the Word of God carelessly?! And does it not then evince a begrudging nature? Forgive me Father. Thank You Jesus for loving me too much to leave me be in ignorance. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21 CSB I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to account for every careless word they speak. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:36‭-‬37 CSB

[@nnamdiemmanuelokolie1582]

You have actually believe you use it wrongly because someone brought his views? So God is only referring to Abraham alone? Moses was spoken against and God rebuke Aaron and punished mirram why because Moses was a prophet. We narrowed scripture to fit us that is everybody does these. All believers are anointed in different ways

[@littisharamcleishanderson5716]

This teaching wrong, the scrpture isnt just talking about Abraham..

[@littisharamcleishanderson5716]

@@nnamdiemmanuelokolie1582 that was my point everyone is anointed in different ways to do different work...

[@holtzhausenliz]

We are not denying that we are each of us, anointed - absolutely we are. Simply saying that this fact is not what this specific verse is referencing 😇.

[@uchennanwosu2488]

Yes you can use it because of Genesis chapter 12 versus 1🎉😂😂🎉❤😊

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

1 Peter 3:15 👑 "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;"

[@Bible_Clarified]

Woooooow you just revealed this to me. I was not aware of this till now. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️😅😅. THANK GOD FOR YOU ALLEN💓💓💓

[@charlotte-rk4sc]

Thank you for this video, especially that last part about being anointed. I've been hearing that word being tossed around so much lately from modern "apostles" and I just was confused. I didn't think it was biblical to call yourself that and they puff themselves up as if they are a special Christian. We are all one in Christ. Amen brother thanks again for bringing this to light!

[@ifehansson2254]

The favourite verse African charlatan pastors, 'apostles' and 'prophets' along with the tithing verse in Malachi

[@philliphouse8175]

I have been subjected to this out-of-context verse for years. So I totally agree. I only wished you had mentioned 1st timothy 5:19-22. Where it’s says not to accept UNFOUNDED Accusations and ELDERS who continue to sin REBUKE BEFORE ALL so others may fear.

[@francisfleming9733]

This is a great teaching. You are so right. Context is everything.

[@sharynmorris781]

Thanks Allen for your videos. I really enjoy them and they help alot with my journey of rightly dividing the word of God.! It's my special assignment right now!

[@sharonagnes7062]

Thank you my dear young man. I love this. You are blessed & you just blessed me. 🙏🔥❤️🤗💖

[@jamesmagwenzi6058]

Thank you for doing this video. It's about time we set the record straight.

[@alberttejada2276]

God bless you for giving the context man

[@lilysfield560]

Context is king, i love that.

[@lit.a]

Praying for you Pastor Parr 🙏🏾

[@PaulandMorgan]

Some good info in this video bro. I can relate. Context is important🙏

[@thebeatagp]

Thanks man!

[@vusimngomezulu2500]

@@thebeatagp All different churches including exjws apostate are working for who and what is their future according to the Bible Mathew 7;21-23,1JOHN 4;1????????????

[@loubsnixxvlogs4364]

I couldnt agree more

[@frankjones1820]

Awesome!! Way to break down the scriptures. My first Pastor used this scripture a lot to silence people and to strike fear in people's hearts. Even as a young babe in Christ, I knew he was wrong. He ruled with the iron fist and used the Word of God to intimidate the people. Not someone I continued to follow or respect.

[@SuperBattlegirl]

Amen Thanking for explaining the word.🙏🙌💞👂

[@desiresnyders9758]

Thank you so much for putting this in context.

[@ble22eda86]

Thanks for clarifying brother Allen!

[@Sallyspop]

Thank you!!!

[@donnafields900]

One of the best scriptures to me to help believers is I Cor 11:1, I hang my walk based on this Word. Following leadership is a conditional walk. As long as they are in the Word, follow. Paul told them in this scripture - "Follow me as I follow Christ." Sadly, some sheep just follow blindly. Thanks for your videos.

[@virginiabutler4143]

I must say I have a clearer understanding of it now. This scripture use to control what I was feeling when came Prophets and Pastors. Thank you‼️🙏🏽

[@IsaiahEli]

May the Lord return soon! Amen. God is merciful. He always forgives. Never be ashamed to take your failures to him. He is for you, not against you! God is with you in the storm. He knows your troubles, he hears you! He is for you, on your side, always! It may feel silent at times, but he’s holding you close! May the Lord return soon! We are drawing closer. He is coming! Believe and trust in the Lord, you will be saved. Period. May the Lord bless you all! Hang in there family. Stay strong. It is not easy following the Lord. We are scoffed at. We give up our earthly dreams, our fleshly desires. What the enemy offers is short lived, but heaven is forever! Life may seem or be unfair, but God is with you! Always remember that. Things may get better or worse for you, but a kingdom awaits you! Finish the race! Repent daily and carry your cross. This world is fading fast. Your troubles are temporary! New channel here, I’d appreciate any kind of support. Don’t give up! God loves you so much! So do I. The Lord bless you!

[@williescales1973]

Yal stop tryna rush God and give others time to get right... Yal calling on God like yal innocent 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@simeonyves5940]

@@williescales1973 Here is something I always Say on the Rapture/Second Coming. (Delete as Appropriate for You) Not even Christ knew When He was going to come back, it was one of the things He left in Heaven to become Flesh. Only the Father knows, not even the Angels know! only the Father Knows, and He is not Telling. The Rapture/Second Coming could be later this Year, or it could be in 2030, or it could be in 2077, or it could be another 2000 or more years from now, at which Point we will have been with the Lord in Paradise for a long Time anyway.... or it could be in the Next 30 Seconds... Best to Hope that it is another 2000 or more years from now to allow for as many to be saved as God wills for to be saved, but best to always Live like it could happen in the next 30 Seconds. Hope that Helps, Love and Peace.

[@thewanderingcrusader]

@@williescales1973 there is no rushing GOD, He is timeless and cannot be rushed or wait. and yes we're not innocent but our substitute is

[@glendalopez6957]

@@thewanderingcrusader 🔥🔥🔥

[@williescales1973]

@@thewanderingcrusader God is merciful and his timing is on point... again, no need to rush judgement

[@donnareynolds4782]

Thanks for giving the true meaning of this verse.

[@barrysebastian773]

Thank you for this lesson brother Allan, it was very timely in my life as a leader in my previous church, the Pastors made my life a misery forcing me to move my membership He then expressed that he was challenged by me.

[@nkale5394]

Hello Allen. This is awesome brother. You said it loud and clear. No question about that and may God continue to increase you in your area of gifting. From South Africa.

[@real_emeldah]

This was good. I've never seen anyone connect that verse to Genesis the way you did bro. That was great. Thank you for this video.

[@lucymccarter7196]

Praise God for your knowledge of the Word and sharing with us! That freed me. Praise God!

[@melaniejaneharrison2879]

Beautifully put, Allen! Thank you. Everything in its correct context is so important! May God bless you and your ministry team! 💜🙏🌈

[@JoshuaCassady]

I don’t get to catch every video by you but I caught this one and I can tell you’ve been slimming up bro! Looking good man🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@lynnlynn8259]

I 've heard this verse so many times before in the church that my husband and I use to attend 15 years ago . And I 've always heard the frase : If You Don't Pay Your Tithes and Offerings :That you and your family are : Cursed with a Curse ! That's why my husband and I left our church that we attended and sown seeds in for 15 years just to be bullied into staying

[@calvinberry01]

Sir I so appreciate this…… Context is King

[@snakejumper3277]

"I know that's kind of jacked up but....", that's a great way to restate this in the vernacular. Keep up the good work.

[@misschan4707]

I am truly enjoying your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your biblically sound teachings with us all. May God continue to bless you and your ministry.

[@lisajones-franklin3574]

That verse was used against me when I tried to tell my former pastor that he had used another verse out of context and that some of his teachings were false and misleading. The entire church stood behind him and his false teachings. This is one of the reasons that I left.

[@lindachennault7222]

A lot of pastors claim that preaching the WORD OF GOD is prophecy. They say all believers can prophesy and have what they say. A true prophet of GOD is anointed by GOD and the SPIRIT OF GOD speaks through him: The true prophet speaks through the anointed inspiration of the HOLY SPIRIT, not their own mind or understanding.

[@reneacastilow2396]

This really just opened up my understanding so related thanks for an awesome break down scripture knowledge 🙏🏼🙌🏽

[@tonymyers1944]

Thanks for your insight, very helpful!

[@dunit4me]

Oh my God, thank you!!!

[@leostanley3581]

Thank you & bless you dear Pastor for your courage in addressing this so called 'sensitive' topic & not compromising the truth. Indeed this verse not only abused & misused but also weaponised for the perp's selfish interest. Preach it Pastor & keep it up!

[@TruthsVeryOwn]

Yes! We are ALL anointed and ALL chosen.

[@TruthsVeryOwn]

If we’re in Christ, of course.

[@shadowmist1246]

That's not what the context is. Anointing refers to how the Holy Spirit works within the church in terms of headship and also the dispensation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. While context is important when reading the scriptures, the scriptures can, more often than not, be read as saying what it says and meaning what it says.

[@TruthsVeryOwn]

Collective interpretation of scripture speaks to every believer being anointed. Period. Are there different portions according to calling/gifts? Sure. But every believer is anointed.

[@LifewithBreanna_]

@@TruthsVeryOwn it is important to remember that although we can all share awareness of Jesus Christ, we all are not qualified to expound on the Bible in a way that gives understanding to others (this is a huge part of an ordained minister's job). Remember David and his anointing? How specific and God-willed it was. His brothers were not called but David was. Every Christian is not called to be a minister/Prophet/pastor/priest etc (these roles require specific and higher levels of training and understanding from God. This is why they are ordained to teach the congregation amongst other duties). So we cannot and should not challenge an ordained minister whom God has called and sent. False prophets are what many ppl in the comments may have encountered. Believers will know who is who through faith, prayer, discernment, and by the false prophets fruits + try the spirit using the Holy Spirit. Even in this case, it is not our job to challenge them or prove them wrong. God will also handle those who are false. All we can do is warn our fellows to cease from following a false minister or prophet. Point: God will handle His ministers and this is not the role of the congregation.

[@LifewithBreanna_]

@@shadowmist1246 agreed, this is why when we read the Bible, we cannot lean to our own understanding but pray for wisdom and understanding from God (in Jesus name). In the event we need further explanation, we can go to an ordained minister of God. Many on the internet are trying to preach & teach but have not been called or equipped with understanding by God. I do not agree that we can challenge ministers. We should not, but remember that God will deal with them. All we can do is pray for them and cease to follow anyone who is a false prophet.

[@jkapp374]

Thank you brother Allen this verse is one that I grew up hearing...

[@ericashep]

I can't tell you how many times this scripture has been weaponized by ministry leaders - Pastors included - against people who didn't agree with them or tried to correct them. Smh. I once heard a preacher say "God is not responsible for what you THOUGHT He meant." Thank you for breaking it down!

[@zuvanissi9676]

Hey Brother Allen! So I totally agree that this verse is taken out of context, but if we were to have a list I think it would fall right behind, "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he" as well as Mark 11:22-25. Those ones definitely take the gold on the most twisted verses ever!! I'm really blessed by your ministry and I pray that God may keep you and yours.

[@bgodwin5333]

This is great! Really appreciated this teaching! 😎👍🏾

[@angelajackson3258]

Thank you Allen for clarifying this verse, I have misunderstood it and unfortunately used it out of context.

[@dorisfreeman1395]

Love how you explain been listening to you for a while I been taught a lot of things was not right God bless you

[@funtimeswithraynanci4596]

Well said Bro Parr!! Great explanation, I have often heard that verse used to instill fear and awe in the people for the spiritual leader. Thank you for a balanced explanation!!

[@fjsimmons8365]

Context is key. Always like when you explain the misunderstood scriptures. Everyone should get a good study bible.

[@BrandiBeez]

Thank you Pastor Parr for this explanation. I used to hear this all time growing up in church. We were taught not to speak or point out the sins of our Leaders, and pretty much ignore the wrong they are doing becuase they were "anointed" which created a representation in many lives. Including mine. I thought I could like a Christian life and just cover up my sinful life. But as I got older and established my OWN personal relationship with God, studying His Word, I realized I myself was living a Christian /saved life ALL WRONG! So yes Context is King! Thanks again for Clarity. God Bless

[@allisonlove1454]

I am now under a leader who clearly teaches this..I question something a few wks ago & this is all I was hearing from the church. They are treating me like I'm just rebelling & need prayer😢. I came to this video to help me get better understanding.

[@magenbo5931]

Context is king! 💯

[@libertylarochelle8517]

Thank you Pastor Allen. Blessings from South Australia 🇦🇺.

[@bronwenerasmus7411]

I've heard alot op pastors using this verse exactly how you've described it brother Allen God bless you for giving us more insight into God's word 🙏

[@adamdickerson2762]

There is a difference between slander and calling out false teachings

[@darrylsnoddy5416]

100% agree!!! Gotta read the verses within it's context! THANK YOU!

[@sayuriisme9728]

Wow. Keep the truths coming, we need them!

[@keyahkeron]

So True Brother Allen. Psalm 37:4 is another verse has been abused horribly as well. If God GAVE us ALL of the DESIRES of our HEART, we would DESTROY ourselves!

[@prophetessmaggiecobbina2070]

Amen!

[@ChrisHall-rd1wy]

So you're saying that Psalm 37:4 means God's reward for trusting him with all our heart (aka faith) is to give us that which will destroy us? Please think again. Could it possibly mean that he will give us desires that align with His will? As well as the fulfilment of them, although as Hebrews 11 says, some of them may not come in our lifetime, but that tells us those desires were likely to do with God's glory rather than their own.

[@dollynelson-cole3563]

Thanks for the clarification👍

[@bekirobel3728]

Yes we are anointed by Holy spirit

[@QABCOM]

Thank you 🙏🏾 Brother appreciate you and the content so much! Please keep up the good work!

[@kevinwilson124]

I've ALWAYS felt a sense of superiority when leaders said that over the pulpit! It would really make a believer feel less important

[@bobinfurapples3268]

Thank you brother please be encouraged and keep looking up

[@CLDJ227]

Excellent video Brotha Parr. A nice succinct way of explaining this verse. If anyone uses this verse wrongfully, I'm sending them this 😎.

[@matshepomotsoeneng6505]

Thank you so much for bringing this topic up..i ve experienced fear as well when a certain pastor coated this as I was questioning something..Tshepi from South Africa

[@tanty2475]

I love that you emphasised on looking at the context of any Bible verses. Thanks.

[@clydecollins629]

Thank you again for a good and fresh clarity concerning the scriptures. Please break down the term “spiritual father and spiritual mother” Because these people can get abuse by these leaders like you mentioned intimidating them too. You’ve been through this yourself. Thank you beloved brother.

[@cooljtoosaucy]

God Loves You Remember That ❤️✝️🙏🏾

[@robynB100]

I'm so glad someone is talking about this topic, there are lots of False pastors and men of God- and we can't challenge them

[@carolynrose3171]

Yes I have and had wrong interpretation of that scripture. Thank you.

[@joannamccullagh5465]

Really helpful thank you. Yes I have had this verse quoted by friend when was questioning the conduct of a leader. It is actually quite scary to be told that and shuts down opposition to clearly bad behaviour and conduct by certain leaders.

[@jamesgorham7125]

Thanks for breaking this verse down in the correct context. Brother Pharr you are right in the way you teach the text.