The Bible and Jesus never taught that weak flesh excuses sin. The phrase "the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak" (Matthew 26:40-43) refers to the disciples' struggle to stay awake and pray, not an excuse for sin. Romans 6:16-24 and James 1:13-15 emphasize that we sin due to our strong desires and weak spiritual discipline, not because our flesh is inherently weak. Using weak flesh as an excuse for sin is not biblically supported. #marcusvbrown #izfly

The Bible and Jesus do not teach that saying a sinner's prayer guarantees salvation. Romans 10 emphasizes that true faith involves believing in your heart and confessing with your mouth, leading to righteousness and salvation. Abraham and Noah were deemed righteous because they believed God and acted on their faith, as seen in Hebrews 11 and Mark 16:16. True belief in God requires both faith and obedience. Simply reciting a prayer without genuine faith and obedience does not align with biblical teachings on salvation. #marcusvbrown #izfly

The Bible does not say "your body is a temple," but "your body is THE temple of the Holy Ghost" (1 Corinthians 6). This scripture, often misinterpreted to promote physical health, actually emphasizes avoiding fornication. Many focus on fitness but overlook the call for spiritual purity. I urge people to understand and not misquote this scripture #marcusvbrown #izfly

The Bible does not depict work as a curse or punishment. Before the fall, Adam was tasked with tending the Garden of Eden. The ground was cursed after the fall, making labor harder, but work itself remained good and godly. A job, which is work for pay, may be disliked, but all work, including responsibilities and care, is valuable. The idea of work being a curse comes from the increased difficulty after the fall, not from work itself. Work is essential, serving others, and accumulating rewards beyond money. #marcusvbrown #izfly

I heard someone claim that being anointed by God allows people to do whatever they want without criticism, which is not biblical. Anointing, originally meaning to rub or pour oil, has three main purposes in the Bible: for health and comfort, as a token of honor, and as a symbol of consecration for God's service. Anointing equips someone to fulfill God's plan, not to act without consequences. Misinterpreting it as a license for unchecked actions is incorrect. #marcusvbrown #izfly

Repentance is more than saying "I'm sorry." It means to turn or change one's mindset and behavior. Matthew 3:8-11 and the parable in Matthew 21:28-31 show that true repentance requires actions that reflect a changed heart.

Repentance is a continual commitment to turning away from sin. Acts 2:38 and 2 Peter 3:9 emphasize changing one’s ways, accepting Jesus, and being baptized to receive the Holy Spirit.

True repentance involves genuine change, not just words. If someone teaches otherwise, they are misleading you. #marcusvbrown #izfly

I reject the belief that black people are cursed or have dark skin as punishment. The "curse of Ham" teaching isn't biblical; it's a lie. Neither Cain's punishment nor Noah's curse on Canaan was about skin color. Race-based slavery goes against biblical principles of equality. If you teach the curse of Ham, you're spreading a falsehood. #marcusvbrown #izfly

I don't buy into the idea that "God moves in mysterious ways." God's ways are clear if you look at Scripture and Jesus. He wants us to know Him and reveals Himself to us. His actions aren't a mystery; they're about mercy, grace, and relationship. Believing otherwise comes from misunderstanding, not divine teaching. So, I challenge that notion and encourage seeking understanding through Scripture and personal connection with God. #marcusvbrown #izfly