Articles - Miscellaneous

Beware of the Devil's Beatitudes

Blessed are they who are too tired and busy to assemble with the church on Sunday; for they are my best workers.

Blessed are they who are bored with the minister's mannerisms and mistakes; for they get nothing out of the sermon.

Blessed is the church member who expects to be invited to his own church; for he is important to me.

Blessed are they who do not meet with the church on Sunday; for they cause the world to say "The church is failing".

Blessed are they who are easily offended; for they get angry and leave.

Blessed are they who do not give to carry on God's work and mission; for they are my helpers.

Blessed is he who professes to love God, but hates his brother; for he will be with me forever.

Blessed are the troublemakers; for they shall be called the children of the Devil.

Blessed is he who has no time to pray; for he shall be easy prey for me.

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