Today, many believers consistently assume that anyone who holds a pastoral degree is automatically a shepherd sent by God. As a result, this attitude of equating theological certification with divine appointment has only served to fuel the misconduct, lawlessness, falsehoods, forcefulness, and arrogance of countless pastors. It has led to their deification, and the tragic reality of today’s Christianity is that they have become idolized figures, reigning over congregants who tolerate and even understand the corruption, illegality, and wickedness of pastors.
One elder once made a bold declaration of conscience, saying, “There are many churches, but none that are truly Christ’s, and many pastors, but none who are true shepherds of God.” In fact, there are elders and church officers across various places who, growing disillusioned by the corruption, moral decay, and evil acts of pastors, have publicly declared their conscience and left the church altogether. Yet, the majority of church members continue to regard the office of pastor as if it were inherently divine, excusing wrongdoing with remarks like, “Pastors are human too—they can make mistakes,” or simply continuing to follow and obey for themselves.
However, the endless array of pastors today—each with their own forms of lawlessness, evil, deceit, corruption, and moral failure—has caused many believers to question whether pastors truly are God’s shepherds. As a result, some believers say that there are pastors who are like true shepherds, but also others who are like pigs, seeking only their own gain. Others say there are pastors who resemble shepherds, but many more who are no different from thieves, making discernment difficult and requiring careful judgment in whom to follow. Some believers go even further, saying that being a pastor is just a job, not a calling from God—that a pastor is merely a “schoolmaster” to lead people to the knowledge of God, nothing more. Others believe that a pastor is nothing more than a hireling, not a true shepherd of God at all. In this way, the image and meaning of the title “pastor” vary greatly depending on believers’ experiences. But one thing is clear: the office of pastor, as it is commonly understood today, is entirely different from the standard of a true shepherd according to the Word of God.
Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.(Colossians 2 : 8)
But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.(Galatians 4 : 9~11)
Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, (Touch not; taste not; handle not; Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?(Colossians 2 : 20~22)
Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.(Galatians 4 : 3~11)
The pastoral degree obtained today by graduating from seminary is nothing more than a theoretical construct based on man-made academic and humanistic values. It is not the anointing of the Holy Spirit—the power given by God, who comprehends all things. In other words, it does not reflect the heart and standard of a true shepherd according to the Word of God. The reality of systematic theology, centered on pastoral degrees that are replace the all-knowing anointing of God, is essentially no different from worldly academic systems.
Seminary education, like elementary philosophy for man, leans heavily on the words and ideas of so-called great poets and scholars—using them as a foundation to interpret and explain the holy God, Christ, and the Word through a human-centered lens. But are Plato, Aristotle, Spinoza, Leibniz, Kant, Strauss, Comte, Humanists, and Matthew Arnold God’s shepherds and apostles? Are they disciples and apostles of Christ?
Pastoral degrees are based on humanistic academic systems that dare to interpret and explain the Word of God using commentaries derived from such people. This is inherently dangerous, biased, prejudiced, and ultimately heretical—it is fundamentally human-centered and rooted in humanism.
Yet, nearly all seminary students are taught not to base their understanding on the Word of God, but on human claims and prejudices. They absorb the biases of their teachers, and add to them their own preconceived ideas and opinions, forming an entire theological framework that is built on man’s thoughts, man’s standards, and man’s logic—mistakenly treating it as though it were the very anointing of God or the full knowledge of the gospel of heaven. This is why numerous heresies of all kinds have endlessly emerged, making Christianity one of the religions most responsible for producing countless sects and heretical offshoots in this world.
In essence, theology itself is a humanistic system—accumulating and learning from human claims and reasoning. Therefore, it has nothing to do with the Word of God and bears no relation to the power of God. It is inevitably just academic and theoretical knowledge, based entirely on human scholarship, and cannot be the true foundation for preaching or teaching the Word.
He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctines the commandments of men. For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do. And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.(Mark 7 : 6~9)
For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little: For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people. To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear. But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.(Isaiah 7 : 10~13)
Interpreting, explaining, and arranging all of God’s Word, visions, wisdom, and truth according to human prejudice and opinion is, in itself, the greatest form of heresy—one that inevitably produces even more heresy. As a result of this cause and effect, Christianity today has become one of the leading religions in the world that produces the most heresies daily.
Because it is based on human commandments, philosophies, doctrines, and proverbs—things that constantly change depending on each person’s bias and view—Scripture is interpreted and explained in countless contradictory ways depending on who teaches it. Consequently, human-centered thoughts and opinions that have already deviated from the essence of the Word are elevated and treated as though they were the Word itself or God Himself. These are then added to with even more theories and arguments, ultimately departing from the core truth of Scripture. What remains is a theology and doctrinal system shaped by human standards, academic learning, and common sense—rooted in humanism and detached from God.
This is the limit of humanistic thinking, based on human knowledge and theories that can never escape the limitations of man. It inevitably distorts and denies the essence of the Word. Because these systems are confined by the limitations of human wisdom and capability, what dominates today is not the holy will of God but a flood of distorted teachings—false Holy Spirits, counterfeit tongues, deceptive gifts, twisted powers, and fabricated testimonies.
The foundation of systematic theology, built not on God’s apostles or Christ’s apostles, but on the sayings, commands, and philosophies of famous men of the world, is itself fundamentally humanistic and in opposition to the Word. In other words, it is not the all-encompassing anointing that testifies to the power of God who knows all things.
The very act of ordaining pastors—based on knowledge and wisdom obtained through human study, intellect, and reasoning—is humanistic, heretical, and worldly, not Word-centered. It is falsely treated as if it were the anointing of power.
The attempt to teach God’s wisdom, mysteries, and the gospel of the kingdom using human knowledge and intelligence acquired through study has already distorted the essence of the Word for the believers, turning them into blind guides filled with falsehoods, twisted logic, fake testimonies, ideologies, and doctrines.
Those who claim to be God’s shepherds and say they testify of Christ do not even know Christ’s will. Those who claim to preach the kingdom of heaven do not even understand what the kingdom (New Jerusalem) truly means. How can they be called God’s shepherds if they do not know Christ’s will or the meaning of the kingdom of heaven?
This is the fundamental limitation of pastors who teach using elementary, human-level education in place of the all-encompassing anointing and the Holy Spirit. It is the boundary of humanistic scholarship. And that is why those who teach by relying on human intellect and reason—rather than the Spirit—are called the blind. It is the blind leading the blind.
Evidence #1: Pastors Blinded by the Limits of Theological Degrees and Human Learning
Those who claim to have received the all-encompassing anointing cannot even discern the will of Christ. A few years ago, they claimed the word “Christ” had Aramaic roots, but now they play with words, saying it might be of Greek origin. This is the extent of what they call “interpretation.”
According to their explanation, if the meaning of “Christ” is simply “the anointed one,” and if, as many pastors who support the Trinity claim, Christ is the image of God and equal with God, then claiming Christ is “the anointed one” implies that God Himself is one who was anointed. In other words, it suggests that there is a being higher than God who anointed Him, which completely destroys the foundation of the Christian doctrine of the Trinity and stands in opposition to it.
If God was anointed, then who is this higher being who anointed God? Could it be the Virgin Mary? Or someone else? Such ignorant and absurd interpretations—where else on earth could they be found other than among the pastors and theological doctors of Christianity? If Christ is “the anointed one,” then clearly define the etymology! Present the undeniable origin of the word! In truth, the title “Christ” as “the anointed one” was a fabrication of the Roman Church, established by the Roman Empire, to equate their priests with Christ and elevate them to divine status. They lowered Christ by calling Him “anointed,” and raised themselves as if they too were “anointed,” placing themselves on the same level as Christ. This orally transmitted meaning was a deliberate distortion, and Christianity simply inherited and adopted it. The idea that Christ means “the anointed one,” which countless believers today accept, has no basis whatsoever in Scripture—neither in its etymology nor in its spiritual meaning.
Evidence #2: Pastors Blinded by the Limitations of Theological Degrees and Human Learning
If they are truly shepherds sent by God, I believe that no one would consider them blind to the point of being unable to discern whether what is written in the Bible has been altered or is true. If a so-called shepherd of God does not even know whether the Scriptures they teach have been changed, removed, or distorted, then that is clear evidence they are not a true shepherd sent from heaven by God.
In Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34, it is written: “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” However, this phrase “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani” is completely inconsistent with the surrounding context and is fundamentally difficult to understand—even from a standpoint of basic logic or common sense. To non-believers, this phrase strongly suggests that Christ lacked full trust in God, implying that He had no faith, which leads to serious misinterpretation.
Christian pastors try to interpret and teach this passage in their own way, often relying heavily on commentaries. Most pastors and scholars refer to a passage in the Psalms, interpreting Christ’s words as a direct reference to it. They treat it as a fitting “parallel,” teaching it as if Christ were quoting Scripture. Yet many pastors avoid teaching on this passage altogether because it is uncomfortable and hard to explain.
But Christ clearly knew He would resurrect and even told His disciples—who did not believe—that He would rise again and meet them in Galilee. His situation cannot be compared to that of David, who prayed in desperation and anguish because he received no answer from God. The two cases are entirely different in nature.
To claim that Christ—who is the very source of faith—cried out, “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?” is, in effect, to deny the very foundation of His faith. Such a statement cannot be reasonably accepted under any understanding and It defies even basic logic.
Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.(Matthew 26 : 31~32)
And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.(Luke 23 : 43)
Would Christ—who fully knew that He would rise again, reach salvation, and go ahead of the disciples to Galilee—would He, who also knew that upon His death on the cross He would immediately enter the Kingdom of God with the repentant thief, have suddenly and irrationally prayed, “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?”?
Is there anyone who would not recognize that such a statement is completely contradictory to the context of the surrounding Scripture? This is clear evidence that one of the recorded statements in Scripture is undeniably false.
And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?(Matthew 27 : 46)(Mark 15 : 34)
And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.(Luke 23 : 46)
This passage is referring to words recorded at the same moment, just before Christ’s death. “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani” appears in Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34, while a different statement appears in Luke 23:46. These verses are translations of the same event, yet present contradictory meanings.
The fact that Matthew 27:46 / Mark 15:34 and Luke 23:46 contain conflicting accounts—one stating “My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?” and the other saying “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit”—strongly suggests that someone has tampered with the Word of God. You might ask, “What are you talking about?” But in truth, the fact that the Bible has been altered is something that many people in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France—especially those who read the King James Bible—are already aware of. It is only among Korean Christians, who mainly read the German-based Bible translations, that this is widely unknown. Most pastors and scholars who have studied abroad and earned doctorates already know this.
(See references: Preface to the King James Bible and the biography of Saint Augustine.)
Dear readers, ask yourselves:
Which of the two contradictory statements do you believe is true?
“Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani” — “My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34),
or
“Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit” (Luke 23:46)?
Beloved saints, reflect with common sense.
If the meaning of “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani” is truly “My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?” as recorded in Matthew and Mark, then it must be seen as a deliberately crafted attempt to slander Christ.
In other words, the original and true meaning of “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani”—“Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit”—was replaced to cause doubt in Christ and mislead believers by rendering it as “My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?”
Is it really believable that for over 2,000 years, not a single so-called “shepherd of God” or “apostle of Christ” from the Roman Church or Christianity realized that Constantine had deceitfully altered the words of Scripture to dishonor Christ? Isn’t the fact that no one noticed this for over 2,000 years clear evidence that these so-called shepherds are not true shepherds sent by God, but blind guides? This is undeniable proof that the blind have been leading the blind. Those who cannot even discern the true meaning of the words they themselves teach, and who rely on human intellect and learning, are not pastors anointed by God, but false shepherds claiming to have received the Holy Spirit and anointing—when in reality, they carry a lying spirit, relying on human wisdom rather than the Spirit of God.
But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets. And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said, Go and take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel which standeth upon the sea and upon the earth. And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey. And I took the little book out of the angel’s hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter. And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.(Revelation 10 : 7~11)
Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, eat that thou findest; eat this roll, and go speak unto the house of Israel. So I opened my mouth, and he caused me to eat that roll. And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this roll that I give thee. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness. And he said unto me, Son of man, go, get thee unto the house of Israel, and speak with my words unto them. For thou art not sent to a people of a strange speech and of an hard language, but to the house of Israel; Not to many people of a strange speech and of an hard language, whose words thou canst not understand. Surely, had I sent thee to them, they would have hearkened unto thee. But the house of Israel will not hearken unto thee; for they will not hearken unto me: for all the house of Israel are impudent and hardhearted. Behold, I have made thy face strong against their faces, and thy forehead strong against their foreheads. As an adamant harder than flint have I made thy forehead: fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house. Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, all my words that I shall speak unto thee receive in thine heart, and hear with thine ears. And go, get thee to them of the captivity, unto the children of thy people, and speak unto them, and tell them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear.(Ezekiel 3 : 1~11)
A true shepherd of God and of Christ is one who comes with the prophesied Word—established by God from before the foundation of the world—from the throne of heaven. This means he comes bearing the Word according to the plan recorded in Scripture. The one who brings with him the testimony of the mysteries of the Kingdom of God (the gospel of the kingdom), along with all of God’s ideals and providence (the secrets of God), according to the divine plan written in the Word, is the one who is rightly called a shepherd of God and an apostle.
And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.(Matthew 9 : 35)
And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.(Matthew 24 : 14)
And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.(Matthew 4 : 23)
And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.(Matthew 9 : 35)
How could pastors, whose foundation is elementary human learning, ever know the gospel of the mysteries of heaven and the secrets of God—things that can never be seen or heard through human intellect, knowledge, or common sense?
They are not true shepherds of God who testify of heaven and of God. Instead, they lead people to chase after worldly hopes and desires—happiness, blessings, and success that will ultimately perish—while opposing the holy will of God and the love of Christ. Can such people truly be called shepherds who preach the gospel of the kingdom of heaven? Can they be called apostles of Christ who carry the Spirit of love that leads to the kingdom of love?
How can the unseen kingdom of heaven and the mysteries of God be known through humanistic, theoretical values rooted in elementary human knowledge? Therefore, pastors who have learned and trained only through human intellect and study can be nothing but blind guides leading the blind.
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.(1 Corinthians 4 : 1)
Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.(Amos 3 : 7)
The true shepherd of God, who comes with the Word, is one who returns to this earth—having been reborn—after consuming the scroll of the Word, in accordance with God’s appointed plan. He comes bearing the portion of all God’s providence, ideals, and mysteries—from creation to the present—according to the measure determined by God and the divine administration He has set in place.
Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:(1 Corinthians 2 :6~7)
Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:(Ephesians 1 : 9~10)
And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:(Ephesians 3 : 9~11)
Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith: To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.(Romans 16 : 25~27)
Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.(Colossians 1 : 26~29)
In today’s world, the standards and limitations of all pastors—who rely on elementary human learning and man’s wisdom—are those of the blind who do not even know the beginning or the origin. How can those who claim to testify of Christ not even know the will of Christ? How can those who claim to lead others to the kingdom of heaven not even understand the meaning of heaven (New Jerusalem)? What can the blind, who do not know the beginning from the start, truly and accurately understand—no matter what they claim to know? How can these blind guides—who are unaware that the very Scriptures they teach have been altered to slander Christ—possibly understand the unseen Kingdom of God, God’s providence, and His ideals? What can they teach, relying only on human learning, common sense, and wisdom? Every office—whether shepherd, priest, apostle, or elder—was established with a sign and evidence grounded in the prophetic mysteries of God. It was never based on human learning, human wisdom, or common reasoning as it is today. All roles were founded upon the standard of prophecy that carries the mysteries of God.
And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.(1 Corinthians 2 : 4~16)
He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.(Matthew 13 : 11)(Mark 4 : 11)(Luke 8 : 10)
I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old: Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us.(Psalms 78 : 2~3)
Thus saith the LORD the maker thereof, the LORD that formed it, to establish it; the LORD is his name; Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.(Jeremiah 33 : 2~3)
How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:(Ephesians 3 : 3~6)
That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.(Colossians 2 : 2~3)
Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.(Colossians 4 : 3~4)
How long will you continue to be dragged along all your life by false, manipulative, and worthless spirits and cunning gifts—chasing after man’s teachings and emotional stirrings that only lead to empty awakenings, shallow resolutions, and fruitless convictions, with no evidence or lasting fruit? God is love. Therefore, every wisdom, tongue, prophecy, praise, power, faith, hope, and spiritual gift from God must be united with the love of God—a love that lays down even one’s own life. Any gift or power without that love is to be rejected as false—it is entirely counterfeit. You have spent your whole life being taught by blind guides who do not even understand the will of Christ yet claim to teach Christ, who do not know the meaning of the Kingdom of Heaven (New Jerusalem) yet claim to lead people into it. What you have learned is a faith trapped in a cycle of sin and shallow repentance—a repentance that, in the end, does not lead to transformation. It is a repentance that dulls awareness of sin and numbs the conscience, giving rise to selfish excuses and a faith that grows bolder in justifying sin, gradually becoming desensitized and habitual. Such is the faith of elders and deacons who have lost their first love. It is the faith of pastors and believers with double hearts, acting one way inside the church and another outside. It is like leavened dough—puffed up for a moment by emotional highs, only to collapse again. People chase momentary inspirations, deceived into thinking that all things will be fulfilled quickly, while seeking worldly happiness, dreams, blessings, and prosperity that perish. Sin and greed continue to devastate the good conscience, leaving hearts increasingly empty and weary. It is a foolish faith, not born of the cross-bearing love that gives up one’s life, but of zeal-driven service that only wears you out. Even in service, people grow tired and bitter, led by moods and preferences, falling into constant disputes, hatred, envy, and jealousy—offering service that seeks man’s praise and reward through self-righteousness. This is a vain faith, no different from that of the blind. It is empty repentance. It is a meaningless office. It is hollow service. So with such things, how can one ever bear fruit or show the evidence worthy of being called a child of God?
That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:(Colossians 1 : 10~14)
A true shepherd of God is not someone who, within the limitations of human resolve, awakenings, and determinations—which can never truly bring transformation or rebirth—leads people into shallow repentance that continually repeats sin, causing them to become desensitized, bold, or even indifferent toward sin, gradually losing all sense of guilt and a good conscience. Rather, a true shepherd of God is one who leads people completely out of the path of sin—where no amount of self-effort can bring change—by guiding them to receive the true gift of God’s power. Such a shepherd helps others receive the full love of God’s goodness, mercy, and holiness. That is the one who is truly a shepherd sent by God.
Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.(James 5 : 19~20)
They say still unto them that despise me, The LORD hath said, Ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you. For who hath stood in the counsel of the LORD, and hath perceived and heard his word? who hath marked his word, and heard it? Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous whirlwind: it shall fall grievously upon the head of the wicked. The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it perfectly. I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied. But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings.(Jeremiah 23 : 17~22)
According to the King James Bible, it is recorded that Emperor Constantine altered and removed parts of Scripture through the scholar Eusebius—making as many as 5,788 alterations to the New Testament alone. Yet some ignorant and uninformed pastors go so far as to call the King James Bible—used by the majority of believers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and European countries—heretical. But such claims are truly ignorant, arrogant, evil, and filthy expressions of their own deceitful judgment.
Currently, the majority of textbooks, commentaries, interpretations, and theological explanations in Korea are all based on the King James Bible. Even the teachers and professors who instruct the pastors you follow received their doctoral degrees and theological training based on the King James Bible—not from Germany, but from the United States and the United Kingdom. There are very few countries outside of Korea and Germany that even read the German-based Bible.
To say that the King James Bible is heretical is to declare that all Americans, British, and Europeans who read it are heretics, and that all commentaries, interpretations, degrees, and doctorates built on it—used by pastors today—are heretical as well.