Engaging Post
http://newssa.co.za/…/mboro-go-heaven-hes-got-pictures-pro…/ Quote: 'The pictures will be made available to the public on his Facebook page later next week and can now only be accessed through a R5000 pledge.'
No $urprise. Matthew 23 and Matthew 24. What he will be able to back up and document is the pursuit of cash. #Heaven #Mathew23 #Matthew24
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April 18, 2016 Edit
I have had to edit some of the original post because the website article was removed at source.
March 31
The embarrassing Facebook promotional text, usually viewed only by website administrator is included for satirical content, and because it is problematic to edit Facebook HTML format and maintain presentable Blogger HTML format.
This brief article is an extension of the pasted Facebook Personal Blog post. The first link is now at the time of posting available, but was unavailable when I began my last edit.
Considering the online sources, I am in no way verifying that the story is for certain non-fiction, but I document that websites are sharing the story.
It would not surprise me if this kind of story was entirely fictional. But I am finite with limited knowledge and so this is a disclaimer.
Two additional links
VenasNews March 31
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'Mr. Nkuna, a spokesperson of the church confirmed that the incident happened at around 10:30 am, and the entire church witnessed as the controversial Pastor ascended to heaven.
“The prophet did go to heaven during the service, and he came back later that day. While there, he took pictures using his Samsung Galaxy S5 so he can show them to the people on earth if they do not believe he was captured to heaven. The pictures will be made available to the public on his Facebook page later next week and can now only be accessed through a R5000 pledge.'
Buzz Uganda March 31
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'Now those who wish to see the photos of Prophet Mboro in heaven, chances are now made wider for you as you have to choose whether to sure you pay ZAR5000 (South African Rand 5000, which is around UGX 1.1 Million or $334) and get yourself a copy of Prophet Mboro in Heaven or to wait next week on his Facebook page'
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Matthew 23 New American Standard Version (NASB)
From Matthew 23 and in regard to Pharisaism, without claiming to know motives, but based on actions, from my perspective, verses that particularly relate to the 'pastor' in this story,.
Again, I am not verifying the story as non-fiction.
'5 But they do all their deeds to be noticed by men;' '
'6 They love the place of honor at banquets'
'7 (b) and being called Rabbi by men'
'10 Do not be called [b]leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, Christ.
'11 But the greatest among you shall be your servant.'
A religious leader and his associates committing publicised, sensationalistic, supposedly supernatural deeds to be noticed by people. These religious leaders committing these deeds to be given honour among the local African observers. As well, committing these actions to be called a leader (s) among the people.
There are financial considerations from being noticed, honoured and being held up as a leader (s), There is money to made from public pledges to view the supposed heaven pictures. Financial considerations documented in the story from more than one source.
Where is the servant attitude in asking for pledges from followers in order that these followers can see supposed pictures of heaven? Contrasted by the 'pastor' and associates pledging to serve the congregation with reasonable Biblical doctrines and theology.
In Matthew 23, Jesus Christ called the Pharisees 'blind guides' which would apply to a religious teacher and his associates that blindly and deceptively lead a congregation with false, hyper-speculative teaching and theology.
Matthew 24 New American Standard Version
'23 Then if anyone says to you, ‘Behold, here is the [l]Christ,’ or ‘[m]There He is,’ do not believe him. 24 For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will [n]show great [o]signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the [p]elect. 25 Behold, I have told you in advance. 26 So if they say to you, ‘Behold, He is in the wilderness,’ do not go out, or, ‘Behold, He is in the inner rooms,’ do not believe them.'
A false teacher and his associates seeking to mislead with supposed signs and wonders is relevant from this story.
