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