I want to know how gods miracles work, do they have terms and conditions? are they revokable and can they be renewed?|||I dunno.|||Matthew 7:22-23 says, "Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity."
When a person does signs and wonders, this does not mean what he is doing is of the Lord. Right before this, Matthew 7:15-16 says, "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits."
The fruit that is referred to here is the "fruit of the Spirit". Galatians 5:22-23 tells us that, "the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."
These "fruits" will be evidenced by a person's attitude, words, and actions. Personally, I do not believe Todd Bentley is truly a "miracle worker" or prophet of God. It would be against God's character to tell someone to "kick [this woman] in the face with your biker boot." Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." It would be out of God's character to inflict harm for healing. When it comes down to Todd Bentley's character, he seems to be lacking: kindness, self-control, and gentleness.
As far as a person who is truly gifted by the Lord to do these things, no, I do not believe that God would revoke the ability to perform miracles. Miracles are not for the benefit of the person being used to manifest them, but for the person receiving them. God would not punish those needing a miracle because of a prophet who stepped out of line with God's will.
It is imperative of any prophet (or prophetess) to stay in line with the Word of God, seek Him, and make sure that our lives are living sacrifices to Christ. We are not to live our lives for ourselves, but rather, for Jesus Christ. A true Christian will not only ask for forgiveness of sin, but repent and turn away from it.
So, in conclusion (lol), if there is a prophet of God who is working miracles and sins, God would not revoke the ability to work miracles. There are no specific "terms and conditions", but if we do not stay in line with God's Word, it is easy for us to fall into the trap of working "signs and wonders" outside of God's will - which is how we sprout a Todd Bentley.
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