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Even though this idea of “covering” seems good to the carnal mind, there is no Scriptural validity for this found in the Word of God. It must always be remembered, even as we’ve already stated, that the Bible must be the criteria and the foundation of all that we do. If it’s not Biblical, then it’s either wrong or of no worthwhile consequence.
Actually, this “man covering belief” is not only of no worthwhile consequence, but it is also, in effect, unscriptural.
This is what the Bible says about covering:
“Woe to the rebellious children, saith the Lord, who take counsel, but not of Me; and that cover with a covering, but not of My Spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
“That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at My mouth, to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt! (Isa. 30:1-2).
As is obvious from the Word of God, the only covering that we have that is of any consequence, is the Precious Shed Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. Anything else is of man’s doing and is facetious. True, all of us need the counsel, prayers, and support of our Brethren in the Lord. True, it is very helpful to have fellow Ministers (or anyone) to confide in regarding weaknesses, problems, or anything that Believers can help us pray about. To look to mere mortals, Denominations, or any type of man-made structure as a covering, however, is to deny the covering of the Shed Blood of Christ, and the Holy Spirit, and, instead, to resort to man. One will then receive only the help that man can give, which is precious little to say the least!
The preceeding was condensed from a book written by Jimmy Swaggart entitled "Straight Answers to Tough Questions."
