Why Are Christians Vacationing In Dubai?
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- In this clip, Bishop Patrick Wooden talks about fraternities, sororities and vacationing in Dubai! Check it out and share your thoughts! #religion #youtube #bishoppatrickwooden
I renounced my sorority last year. So happy God showed me the truth. I am free.
GLORY TO GOD ❤
Hallelujah!
Praise God
I renounced mine about 10 years ago. It never sat right with my spirit even when I was in it and not a strong christian.
Yay! You're so brave !
The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness of it, The world, and those who dwell in it.
Amen
Amen!
Love not the world or the THINGS OF THE WORLD for if you do the Love of the Father is not in you.
@endtimes9763 You have taken that scripture waaayy out of context. Study please.
@@jeffreyhuston2013 Please get Saved Born Again and Spirit Filled and you won't compromise His word. Is not satan the god of this world, or do you read the Bible? (2nd Cor. 4:4). I gather "Come from among the world," does not apply to you? You must be a worldly Christian which there is no such thing. (LUKEWARM). SMH
Bishop said he wouldn’t go there for vacation .. and that’s his personal preference. That’s not wrong for him to say . and if you listen to the whole message, he said he would go there on a mission trip but not to vacation people love to try to make a problem where there isn’t one.🔈 Preach Bishop!❤👏🏼👏🏼💯
And make arguments no one is making. What it shows to me is that people want most to promote their own thoughts, perspectives and perceptions versus what is actually being said…
Dubai still has slavery so yes black man it is a problem.
My nephew and his wife just from came from working over there, Bishop has not missed a beat, it’s all truth 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾💯❤️
You have to see this in a different light, and that is in the light of God Bishop is correct a believer has no business in any area that's contrary to Him lest God has called them to be there, indeed Bishop can go there, and minister only according to Matthew 28:19 which declares to "Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit." We are not to go anywhere lest the LORD tells us to go there, therefore vacationing in a place that serves others gods is not what any believer in the LORD should be doing. I saw Tabitha Brown's video a while ago, and I said this very same thing Bishop said, because that place serves another god, she had their garb on, and allowed them to put writings all over her hands, and arms in their language which she may of thought was fun, however this is not fun. We must be not ignorant of the devices of the enemy, and always be alert spiritually to what's going on.
He shouldn’t go at all. A lot of Americans are jailed for going there, whether it’s for vacation or work.
I don't think there's any place we can go on a vacation without the influence of ungodly behaviors around us.
Right but go to Mecca with a bible in your hand and see how well that goes ✌🏽
@@joimonae4090 true, but even in Saudi Arabia, people are coming to Yeshua the Messiah.
That's obvious lol, what he is saying is self explanitory
The days of Noah
I agree with the OP. I live in the United States and its foundation is bloody and evil. I vacationed in the southeastern states, the states that seceded from the Union. Those states that wanted my people for commodity. I think loving people is our greatest commandment. I talk about Jesus when I vacation. I pray, sow, water, my Father does the increase. Live holy wherever you go. Remain blessed.
There are churches in Dubai. I know a pastor and his wife that have been there for years. The Gospel of the Kingdom must be preached everywhere, then the end shall come when Yeshua the Messiah returns.
He spoke of vacationing there, not about going there.
@@buhrochem going and living there would be even worse by the same token.
He made it clear. Like I wouldn't go to Mexico for fun, I'd certainly go to minister
Thank you again Bishop for the Word of God! You are my favorite Bishop/Pastor! Thank you Jesus for this "STRONG" man of God!♥️✝️☝️🙏👣🍼
Amen 😊. Bishop Wooden said he'll preach there but no vacation there. 😊
When majority of comments are offended, then you know that conviction is hitting hard. 🤣🤣
Stay mad, folks. 2 weeks later 😂 Go repent instead of fussing.
I’m truly not reading your comments. You’re conversing with yourselves. Waste your time if you want.
AMEN. This is how you know.
Amen
@MB-iv4mq That is a very wild comment considering women can literally get raped in dubai and end up in prison for fornication. Just google the story about the Australian woman who that happened to. But the comment is also wild because how is this a response lol.
Whats wrong with going to Dubai. How can a people who got their god from a slave master be so dam picky about everything
Hallelujah
God is coming back sooner than we think. Obedience is the key to God
I thought He woulda been back since 1999.
🙏 Amen
A brother from my church is a teacher in Dubai. To protect him I won't give his name but pray he's safe.
He’s safer there than in the US for sure!
I had an opportunity to do consulting work in Dubai but refused when I learned they only give a certain day and time for Christians to worship (you can't worship freely there). I refuse to be told when I can talk or praise Jesus.
He won't be randomly shot at in Dubai that's for sure.
😆...if he's in Dubai...you shouldn't even mention he's there. Protect him by removing your comment. Serious. 🫵
Abstain from the very appearance of evil!!
Evil is everywhere.
Amen, sister!
@@flomakayla4926 we as believers in Christ are called to redeem the time because the days are evil.
I agree with him. A lot of christians need to hear this message.
I lived in the UAE for 7 years. The UAE is the country where the Emirate of Dubai is located. Christians are allowed to worship freely. It was actually easier to follow God there. The work day was shorter, easier to attend services on the weekend, and meet in small groups during the week, no taxes, so more disposable income to donate to the Kingdom. Easier to find modest clothing. Of course it is not perfect, but a good place for a devout Christian to live
were you allowed to praise God openly? were you allowed to tell people Jesus is the only way? no i don't think so.
See, the message is not making any sense. A lot of the pastors that are bringing sermons on a Sunday morning are going off their emotions. They are not seeking the Holy Spirit for guidance.
@@graceparker7066 what is it about the message that you don't understand
Liar
But he’s using the oil from Dubai in his car😂😂😂😂
Bishop!!!!!!!! please keep preaching the TRUTH!!!!!!!!!
The bishop ought to know that there are thriving churches in Dubai. God is moving everywhere.
LOL
Muslims could get the death penalty for becoming a Christian and be called infidel. In spite of this some turn to Christ.
I wouldn’t go to Dubai unless God himself yelled it at me like he told Jonah that place is a strong hold besides he said vacation not that he wouldn’t minister there
🙌
Bishop full of himself. Glad I don't go to his church. Reminds me of Gino
I recommend we ALL should go anywhere and everywhere… you don’t put your lamp under a bush, light piercing the darkness! If we don’t GO ye into all the world and preach the gospel; what are we doing? Yes, exercise wisdom and yield to the Holy Ghost, allow Him to speak! Jesus will be glorified no matter what we think!
He said he would do ministry in Dubai, but he wouldn’t go there for a holiday alone.
He said he'd go there to PREACH THE GOSPEL
Amen !
Allah is a man just like us . Going to a country that God gave man wisdom . God is in control, and vacationing anywhere you take God with you
We plea the blood of Jesus against those evil spirits in Jesus name Amen. 🙏💖😇🙌🔥
If you are upset about he’s message, ignore him, he’s not speaking to you. Those whom this message is for will thank him, and bless him for it 🙏🏾❤️
Bishop Wooden is preaching the truth! And people don't like the truth!!!
I understand where the Bishop is coming from. Yes the gospel must be preached. Remember, we are in the world but we're not of the world.
That's why the Lord said in Jeremiah 3:15 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding; Jeremiah 2:8, 10:21, 12:10, 22:22, 23:1, 23:2, Ephesians 4:11.
Pastors are here to win souls through the teaching of sin: Romans 6:6: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
We are to occupy until He comes-- Luke 19:13 -- not blend in.
Keep preaching and teaching Bishop.
All I can say is what a Bishop he is. 😊
I was homeless, did drugs, went into prison, where I got to know God. He changed my life. Now I have a home, a wife and a lovely year old daughter (zoe), and a stream of income that gats me $47,000 weekly. Plus a new identity - a child of God, Hallelujah!!!🇺🇲❣️♥️❤️
This sounds so good and I would like to be a party to this, is there any way I can speak with her?
Alright, I'll leave her info below this comment
That's her whats App🇱🇷
Hello
So sorry for the wait....
Much respect for Bishop Wooden! This man is on fire for the Lord!
God bless the man of God Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah 😅
He's right,not to go there just to Vacation there for a good time Only. But to as he said to
Spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
People was vacationing when the flood came in the days of Noah having a good time and getting married
What does Islam have to do with going on vacation in Dubai ? .. The last time I checked, they did not force tourists to attend mosque service. I also believe that Christians are allowed to worship freely there.
“Bishop” is doing nothing more than talkin Nonsense to Gain followers for the upcoming COGIC election. Typical “LOUD & WRONG” church brain💯🖤
Christians cannot freely worship there. They allow foreigners to practice their religion but they don't let local people practice it or allow conversions.
I urge Bishop Wooden to visit Dubai and the UAE. I've been twice and the people are welcoming and it's incredibly safe for everyone. There are churches, even a predominately black church, and plenty of Christians live there freely. I visited the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi and was treated warmly as a Christian. I had a similar experience in Jordan and Turkey, both predominately Muslim countries where there are plenty of Christians.
Yes sir for now they are welcoming. What kind of Christianity are we talking about here? When I read the Bible God commands us to keep his commandments laws and statutes the same ones he gave to the Israelites from Mount Zion with the exception of animal sacrifice since Jesus was that sacrificial lamb. The scripture state that sin is a transgression of the law in the New testament a man came up to Jesus and asked him how he would obtain eternal life Jesus simply told him keep my commandments. When did Jesus give commandments? Back in the Old testament. That was Jesus in the Old testament he was known as Jehovah. Look at all the different denominations and levels of Christianity the scripture says God is not the author of confusion. Satan is very involved with religion too many it may not seem like it. But a lie is mixed with the truth in false doctrines are put on the table some were created yesterday and some have been around for centuries. Bishop Wooden like a lot of other Sunday preachers I'm not hating on him but the teachings come up short many things are left out one of the biggest ones Sunday preachers avoid the book of Revelation like a plague and they never talk about or better yet warn us about the coming time of the Antichrist who the Bible calls the abomination of desolation the false prophet his time is up on us it is around the corner. So one may travel to different Islamic countries and people may be kind and courteous but know this my friend things will change and they can change on short notice. Men will often withhold their barbarism and wildness if there is lucre money flowing good living and materialism going on. But when those things are taken away and people are scrambling for bread crumbs both figuratively and literally I wouldn't want to be there when it happens. I encourage you and all to keep God's commandments laws and statutes. Peace and blessings have a good Sabbath.
This is for foreigners only not locals. Locals cannot practice Christianity openly.
@@ladybirdlee3058 Yes they can. I just got back from Dubai and Abu Dhabi yesterday. It's important to know that "locals" only make up about 15% of the population. So most locals practice Islam. However, there are congregations with Arabs, some of which are local.
Yes, when you visit those countries and you are spending your money you are treated very well, but once you start trying to spread the Gospel it is different. Hard to believe you so Christian churches in Dubai because it is forbidden to carry a Bible there. Besides the people in Dubai hate black people and do not allow them to own property or even live around them. So you just go back there and spend your money with them. By the way, why not visit a country in Africa. See we hate our own and esteem other Nations because they are 😂😂😂😂
Those ungodly pledges are now on the internet PRAISE God. They still willingly dance, sing and bow down to these ungodly altars. Many are renouncing this idolatry. God have mercy.
Preach Sir. We need to know the truth, and God has anointed you and given you the courage to say what others are afraid to say.
No Country today is loyal to Jesus not one. The last part of the semon proves it we tolerate wickedness and sin.
God Bless this Man of God
Bless the Lord God Almighty for the " TRUTH of Righteousness...
Vehemently taught in
" Plain Sight"...
* Bless , Bishop Wooden!
My former pastor and his wife were given permission to preach about Jesus in Dubai.
they believe Jesus is a prophet, but you pastor was not allowed to speak against Islam.
@@norman6694 Why would the pastor need to speak against Islam to speak about Jesus. Jesus didn't speak against Islam, did he?
@@VideofyAudiofy he spoke against all false Gods
Jesus didn't condemn the Roman centurion that probably believed in false gods, at the crucifixion. Win them, don't condemn them.❤
@buttercooler900 Jesus condemned anyone who believed in false God's
Have listened to him for years, and this is the very first time I really was heart shocked to totallY agree with him Kept his other teachings in mind,but wholeheartedly agree with him and happy to hear his words of wisdom on this subject. Thank you so much for breaking down this subject. And teaching us. From.N.C.
If there was a Black Preacher that had a Church like this in Cali, I would drive miles to go to it!
We need strong Conservative Patriot Black Preachers on the West Coast like those!
God help us!
Pattiot? YOU kidding me? Anointing is more important than patriotism.
What does a preacher's skin color have to do with sound teaching and doctrine if it doesn't matter to God?
@@skyydancer67 I would love to see many of our African American Christians who may not be aware of how the Democrats have bamboozled them into their deceitful and scandalous ways for doing politics/business. And I mean that in a very sincere and honest way. However. If they want to stay that way, then so be it.
Many still be believe there is hope. And. I am fine with the mixed congregation I do attend. We did attend a predominantly Black Church where we were Republicans (still are), but the majority of the congregants were Democrats, outwardly. That got old, as even the Pastor started openly speaking against Conservative Republicans which also got old and we left that camp. 😆
Deservedly! 😆 But we have many loved ones and friends that we are still proactively involved in helping them see through the deception and leave the Democratic Plantation, as we use to call it (It still is, but its being called many more wickedly revealing things as were nearing the end of time).
If you’re trying to make an argument against what I’m saying here, don’t waste your time or mine beyond this point.
Have a good day.
@@Commonsense4Life Way to snake 🪱in your republican talking points on a church message board, we see you👿.
And for what? Let the Holy Spirit direct you.
Yes I agree with Bishop Wooden ✝️☝️
Thank you, Bishop. (from the desert southwest/CA.)
Amen,.there is only one God!
PREACH! TEACH, Bishop!
And isn't it amazing that when Americans do go over there, they dress modestly,cover their head,don't cuss. And follow the customs and rules.... but in america Christians of all shades, drink, cuss, dfaunting their bodies and sexuality, profane God and america...have zero respect for authority, police, and men. But in Dubai they don't do any of those things. I wonder why
You mean some Christians. Do those things. I am a Christian I don't do those things.
The devil is everywhere. The Bible says he's the god if this world. Do not be deceived even the appearance of piety built on a lie is still a lie. The father of lies is the devil.
Jesus died for our sins, he is the son of God. God loves us all that's why he sent his son. Jesus said he is the way, the truth, and the life no one gets to the father but through him. So they're still not saved even if they look pious. No one gets to heaven based on righteousness. You get there by accepting God's grace through Jesus. The Bible says no one is good but God.
Just like backsliding Christians are in peril too.
And yet the most important thing is they don’t believe Jesus died for our sins so they can be as modest and not cuss all they want but they deny the messiah as the savior !
1 John 2:22-23
ESV
22 Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son. 23 No one who denies the Son has the Father. Whoever confesses the Son has the Father also.
This is what I love about hearing the “WORD!” You get , “taught.” You get, “uplifted!” Not just the mind, but as far as the “Spirit,” it’s a real thing the #BreadOfLIFE✝️
Preach Bishop!
Thanks Lord for your peace
Thanks Lord for your salvation
Thanks Lord for bible study class
Psalm 23
He's NOT lying.
You better SPEAK THE TRUTH!!!!! WE HAVE TO BE WISE AS SERPENTS!!!!!!!!! Thank u Lord!!!!
Speak Bishop. Thanks for the word
I saw a Catholic Church St. Joseph’s there in 2004. I think people visit Dubai because of all the hype given it via media. It’s an ok place.
it's ok if you believe in slavery
What a confirmation! I've always wanted to go there but God told me this in my spirit but I thought it was me overreacting😩Praise be to God🙏🏾
Just returned from the UAE for my third visit. Why would you not go? It's a great country to visit. There are dozens of churches in Dubai, including Baptist, Evangelical, Pentecostal, and predominately black churches. The country was built on tolerance and enshrined religious liberty in its constitution. The UAE is NOT Saudi Arabia nor Israel where Christians have historically been persecuted.
A great message out of the respect of the person that brought this message. Whenever you post other people videos you should post the entire video in your link.
Thank you for this teaching! 🙏
I think maybe part of the point he's making about Dubai is what I notice of a lot of cultures in the eastern world. Their religion is a part of their culture. It's not like that as much here. Their practices tend to be intertwined in everything they do regarding living. So what we may see as just a nice massage and tour through the temple, is a type of spiritual practice to them. I see what he means when he says he won't vacation there. I'm not saying I wouldn't ever go but I would definitely pray about it but I pray about everything, even a weekend trip. If I don't have peace about decisions, I make a different decision. This is where it's important to have a relationship with the Holy Spirit so that your discernment regarding decisions is high and you can be in line with what God wants you to do.
#THIS! Couldn’t have said it better.
I vacationed in Dubai with a group and didn't have any problems with any "religion". We just did tourist things.
Right, as long as you just send your money and don't talk about Christianity, you will be fine. You could end up in jail for teaching Christianity in Saudi arabia.
It’s so sad that most people (especially from what I’ve seen in the comments) will completely stop listening after he said he wouldn’t go to Dubai to vacation. He said A LOT with that and after that. The spirit of offense is going to strangle a lot of yall to death, unfortunately.
We all know what vacations is about it not about salvation or anything to do with it
I believe because time is so limited the Holy Spirit can decide to use even your vacation to save a lost soul from eternal damnation. Our lives are simply not our own
Amen Preach Bishop.🛐✝️☮️🎯🛡🏹⚔️👏🤲💪💯❤️🔥🥰😇🙏😁🩸🏆👑🫶
Same reason they vacation in Las Vegas
I went to see the Stellar awards (only - I don’t gamble) in Las Vegas some years ago. I will never go back. It is sin city and lives up to that name.
@kellco Agree, my wife and I went to visit my cousin and walk the strip, and yeah, legalized prostitution was being displayed on billboards, No bullcrap.
We enjoyed the wax museum and the Italian boat ride(not able to think of the name now) but yeah it's a free for all
Truth....its called SIN city and its people who claim their believers running there....is it to spread the Gospel or indulge in the filth??
@@kellcowhy would the Stellar Awards be in Vegas in the first place? That should’ve been your first sign and confirmation to pass on that. The gospel music industry is still INDUSTRY.
Powerful conversation!!?
This is what I'm talking about. Let me just say, AMEN Glory to God!
Bishop is so right, all I did there was intercede for them! Their women wore burka in the day and hot pants at night!!!
Were they christians?
Amen. What a great point!
Preach Bishop
Say 👏🏾 that👏🏾 Pastor 👏🏾🙌🏾🙏🏽
Holiness teaching!! Praise God!! Acts 2:38
🤔 The Bible says go into all the world and preach and teach his word.*No disrespect to mighty man of God Bishop.*That's the problem with the church.*They want to stay behind the four walls of the church.*Get out of your comfort zone. 🙏🙏🙏👊🖐
He didn’t say he wouldn’t minister he said vacation and I agree I wouldn’t vacation in such a place
@@joimonae4090 No disrespect, thank you for your comment.God is everywhere brother. Don't limit yourself.*Let your light&anointed💥shine everywhere.*Even when you're vacationing ,any where in the🌎world. Shout from Brick city Newark nj God bless 🙏🙏🙏👊🖐
@@tonywhitsett2038 Right you go ahead and test your faith go to mecca with a bible and preach Jesus being God manifested in the flesh and how he died for our sins and lets see if you come back with your head intact you must have no idea what their book says about what they will do to those who believe Jesus as God and dying for our sins
@@joimonae4090 l was a Muslim in frist resurrection of Islam,before l was Christian.*I accepted Christ back in 1973. I know who l am, where l came from. You do you, and let do me. Either you you something or you stand for nothing. *I only fear God. I have no plan to visit Dubai. But if God tell to go, our go.
Vacationing anywhere can't compromise your salvation.
But depending upon where you go can hurt your witness for Christ!
Nothing can compromise salvation unless you believed in vain.
vacationing in a country where you have to adjust the way you do things in order to respect their culture (read religion)? nah, I respect your right to believe what you want but not your belief.... he is not saying it will affect your salvation but you do its about loyalty... will you go to an ex-girlfriend's house when you are married? you might not cheat but you certainly step closer to that if you go visit your ex
This Bishop *Preaching good* ...
True talk my brother, there are places one should never go to or into to avoid spiritual defilement; one example is an idol temple such as those you see in India, Nepal, Thailand, etc. or a voodoo shrine. I have made up my mind never to travel to such places including Dubai, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Nepal, etc. especially for vacation maybe for business or evangelical purposes, no problem.
How is the world going to know about God, if we stay in hiding in a church building. God said to go all over the world and preach the gospel. There is nothing too hard for God to do, especially saving the souls of the wicked if their hearts are open for repentance and turning from their wicked ways
He did say unless he was going for missions, most Christian’s aren’t going to minister
So, glad you feel that way. Now pack your bags and get ready to go to either Iran, China, Afghanistan, Dubai and preach the gospel on the streets but be careful, you may get beaten or jailed or even killed. Dunia want allow you to Evan bring a Bible into their country. And neither countries like black people
Exactly.
@@samuelbigmacmcpherson4155once people get offended they stop listening. It was clear what he said and what he meant.
Yes but vacations don't mean spreading anything
😂 the entire earth is Gods creation go anywhere you want and admire the beauty that God has created even if its a desert in Dubai
As if none of that exists in America...
They hate black people. Enslaved blacks. Even they say black people will not enter the Kingdom of God.
Amen Bishop. It's time to expose these things. Church wake up.
This country has Dubai beat in sin HANDS DOWN! He's living in the place that I'm ashamed of. Just listen to his sermons and you can witness for yourself. He talks about the sins here, not Dubai nor anywhere else on this planet. This country is the cornerstone of unrighteousness.
You are teaching Bishop!!!
Yes I agree with Bishop.
Great Truth Video.
When I was in college I was unsaved. I could not join a sorority because I did not have the temperate to pledge.
So, you got rejected. Got it.
@@cali6
No, I was invited to rushes, parties, and events. I am not a follower. I will not subject myself to someone who doesn't impress me. Nevertheless, today when I need their input for an event they assist. It is not the path God had/has for me. I almost became an Eastern Star. I walked away from that foolishness, as well. Unsaved and young, I was walking ‘ I am the head and not the tail.’ God placed that in me. Isn't He glorious? Remain blessed. May joy and peace continue to be your portion.
@@sharonsmalls6846 Everything ain’t for everybody. Peace and blessings be upon you as well.
Thanks Pastor God Bless..🙏🏾
Come on Bishop
If we vacation anywhere we need to check out the vacationing place first. We as Christians if we know who Dubai is dedicated to and decide to go anyway, then we have to realize that there will be consequences just like anything else we do and know about it beforehand and do it anyway.
What are the places that are dedicated to Christ?
Amen. I even mind my ps & qs in London England.
Thank you Bishop for preaching the Word of God! You are my favorite Bishop/Pastor! Thank you Jesus for this "STRONG" man of God!♥️✝️☝️🙏👣🍼
A mason is a builder. A “Free mason” is a “free builder.” What do or did they build? They know they “built” this society we live in. They know the real reason books like they Bible were written and given to society
I FINALLY MET A REAL ONE...WOW
U right. I LEEP PLEADING THE BLOOD OF JESUS
I like Bishop but this is a stretch . We are going to be around evil and the ungodly wherever we go, but it how we live for Christ wherever we go that matters. Don't create fear.
Praise Yahweh for the word.
I guess you won't be going to India, Japan, Mecca, or any other country that christianity isn't their native religion.
Preachhhhhhhhh Sirrrrr
Idoltary. God said we are to have no other gods before him. Preach it!
More, more, more of speaking the truth without fear of man or wanting the applause.
I have been to Dubai several times for vacation and was married in Dubai in GODS church. This so called pastor probably isn’t HOLY! God said be holy. There is no where in the Bible that has ANY religion. As long as you are holy when you are traveling. What is the issue?
Serious Question: Would this mean for the bishop's membership, no vacationing anywhere in the UAE, Bali, Turkey, Egypt, Malaysia, Maldives, or the 15 or so African countries that are predominantly Islamic? Of course, there are many more countries to list......but just to name a few.
Go there.
@@carlgrant6109 - I have been to many of these countries....and my salvation has not been compromised.
Fair point! But I don't think he primarily argues against people "going there." He even mentions that he would go there with someone one day. It seems like he is dealing with "vacationing there," which is aimed at heart, motive, and spiritual awareness of idolatry. Basically, you can go, but don't be ignorant of the spiritual realities that exist and that you fund by spending a lot of money. People may have different convictions, but one of the enemy's most effective tools is convincing people, especially God's people, that "it's not that big of a deal." Very similar to the Garden of Eden. The enemy said, "It's just an apple, you won't surely die."
To answer your question @smoovay I can’t speak for the preacher about the other locations you’ve listed but I hear what he’s saying about Dubai. It’s a country that was described originally as a sleepy fishing village then there was oil and in the last few decades I believe it was created to be an opulent place where a lot of the country ‘s income comes from not only oil but trade, expensive real-estate and especially tourism. They’ve made a real concerted effort with their tourism being a place for shopping and luxury.
If we are Christians then what the preacher is saying is correct unless it’s for missionary purposes why would any blood bought, spirit filled Christian want to go to a man made country that is against Jesus as the son of God?
The other countries you’ve mentioned are natural places created by God and many of those nations may be Islamic but they are not man made place like Dubai which even orchestrates rain fall through crowd seeding.
So the pastor saying this is akin to him saying that he wouldn’t go to Las Vegas aka Sin City. He might vacation in Nevada but specifically in Las Vegas - in a place that outwardly doesn’t honour God? NO! Excuse my basic analogy I couldn’t think of another one. We can also consider principalities that cover specific regions too. So I can see why he’s not advocating for Christians to holiday in Dubai.
As you asked I thought I’d reply at the end of the day it’s what the Holy Spirit convicts any of us to do or not to do. 🙂
Edit: elsewhere someone queried what Las Vegas was built in the glory of. My reply to that comment was mammon - money, greed, gambling etc. I’d also venture to say although it may not have been the origin intention by the 50s or 60s it was built on excess so much so it’s also known as Sin City with its own catchphrase ‘What’s done in Vegas stays in Vegas’
He's making a point. There are some with 1 foot in the world and 1foot out. If that's not you are you are on fire for Yeshua and filled with the HolySpirit and on assignment for your King why would you be offended???
I am going to Dubai, Lord willing soon. When I went last year, I asked the Lord to lead me to people who needed biblical guidance. A lot of christians from all over the world work there and have very little time for church. I helped a lot of people, reminding them of the coming of the Lord. Many were grateful. I managed to stay in contact with 2 of them.
The huge problem in Dubai is that they have allowed the tourist to enter into their country practically naked.for the sake of money. SHAME ON THEM. It will probably be the last time I go there.
I recently visited Dubai. It wasn't my choice for a vacation, but I joined in on a planned family trip. I made alternate plans from the group so that I could attend church. It was a true blessing!
I hear what the bishop said, but honestly, how can we know if the hotels we stay in were erected to glorify a false god?
There was one concerning thing mentioned in Dubai. Although there are plenty of denominations there, evangelism is frowned upon. I was told the attitude is extremely liberal about practicing ones own faith; but keep it to yourself.
I still need to ask my Christian friends living over there if that conflicts with the mission of Christianity
Well…. I say, wherever the Holy Spirit is leading you to go… GO. Wherever God is… that’s where I want to be. If the Holy Spirit tells me to not go to Dubai, I won’t.
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What is Las Vegas built to the glory of?
@Corduroy66 Las Vegas was built to glorify mammon - money, the promise and lure of wealth. Gambling is what it’s known for. Perhaps that wasn’t the original intention for the place but that’s what subsequently happened. Now that’s its reputation for money and excess. Even with its own catchphrase ‘ What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas’. What was happening that it had to be a secret? Clearly nothing good.
las vegs is a city, he is talking about a country
The devil the love of money.
Teach, Sir.
PREACHHHHH SIR!
So true, I was just reading about Jeroboam, Omri, Ahab and Ahaziah and their idols.
Love it 🦾
Obedience is better than sacrifice, and that will never change. I thank God for Holy living and will not trade it for anything. There are many Christians living in Dubai and should the Lord want to send me there, I will go. The United States is not living to Glory of God as a whole, and it never did.
Christians in the US vote for men to rule and reign over them every four years when they choose a new president. Many use Christian Churches as polling stations which is an abomination to the Lord.
Bishop Wooden, many in the Christian Church make church attendance a priority, and yet their homes are lacking, which is also an abomination unto the Lord. Home must come first. There is a lot more I can say but I will leave it at that.
I did not know you could go to a muslim country and try to convert people to Jesus ???