A year later the Pastor announced that a class was going to take place on The Emotionally Healthy Church by Peter Scazzero. Before I went to the classes I did my research. Not with bitterness or attempting to become superior to any one. But practicing what I attempted to teach my children when they were growing up and still encourage them to do so in their adult years. "Be careful!" "What does the Bible say?" "Check it out to see if there are dangers to your life and walk with Jesus Christ." And a question I wish I would have asked more when the children were young. "Does it add to scripture, does it add to grace?"
I looked at the information for this teaching and the dangers of Mr Scazzeros teaching. I read and re-read the reviews and research that others had made. I read half the book. Looked at several interviews on youtube and listen to several of his sermons. I wanted to give this man a fair hearing before going to the class. I came to the conclusion that there were dangerous areas of concern which I will bring up later.
Through the weeks of listing to this beloved Pastor teaching this class. I made a decision that I would not challenge him on what he was teaching. Based on how he responded a year before. I came to the realization that the teachings that he had accepted as normal Christian life were deep seeded and have been developing for years. He would have to leave his presuppositions before he would even listen to my cries of danger and warning.
So today and a few blogs I am crying out to you. Please Beware of Peter Scazzero's teachings. There is no doubt in my mind and heart that this Pastor really loves God. But his methods or "laws" of reaching God are dangerous. Is this the Jesus of experience or the Jesus Christ of Scriptures.
First is a video of his discussion with a youth Pastor and the second video of His definition of "The Office". You need to understand that a lot and I mean a lot of the evangelical body has accepted his teachings. All I am asking you is do the homework. Find out why Pastor Scazzero is teach another jesus.
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