Pray and socialize in a wholesome way so in the end you'll marry your best friend. Guard your attitude, speech, and appearance. 'Do not allow what you consider good to be spoken of as evil' (Rom. 14:16).

— Philip Mantofa (b. 1974), Pastor und Evangelist

Related Bible passage: ROM.14.16

Topics: Relationships & Family, Ethical Questions, Prayer & Silence

Occasions: Wedding & Marriage

Philip Mantofa

Philip Mantofa (* 1974) ist ein indonesischer Pastor und Evangelist pfingstlich-charismatischer Prägung und leitende Persönlichkeit der Megachurch Gereja Mawar Sharon in Surabaya. Er steht für großangelegte Erweckungsveranstaltungen, den Aufbau der Jugendbewegung „Army of God“ sowie eine Verkündigung, die Umkehr, Heiligkeit und das Wirken des Heiligen Geistes betont. Bibellesern begegnet er mit Impulsen zu Gebet und Glaubenshingabe, während seine Schilderungen übernatürlicher Visionen wie einer Höllenschau sowie charismatische Phänomene von Kritikern wiederholt hinterfragt werden.

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