Nevertheless, I Have a Few Things Against You…: Book 3 of the Integrity Series

By Lora T. Coleman

This is the third of a 5 book series on the subject of integrity, taken from the author original book entitled Let Integrity And Uprightness Preserve Me... It was created as a result of her obedience to her pastor Bishop Dr. Dana C. Head Sr. Instructions to break down the larger book, so it will be easier to digest. And to encourage readers to pray sincerely and desperately seek God (through His written Word) for themselves, because He can choose anyone (regardless) to show Himself strong through.

But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumbling-block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.

So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.

Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

Revelation 2:14-17

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Aug 4, 2016
• ISBN: 9781524616922

Lora T. Coleman

Lora Coleman is a born-again Christian wife and mother dedicated to serving the Creator. She firmly believes that we were made by God and for his glory only. Furthermore, she believes that until we accept this truth and accept Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior, life will continue to make little sense. Lora was born and raised in Washington, DC. She was one of only two daughters of the fourteen children of the late Ralph (Luke) and Audrey Watkins. Educated in the public school system, she married her hometown sweetheart in 1987. And after completing an enlistment in US Navy, Lora received an honorable discharge in October 1990. She later completed another six months, which ended in December of 1992. Also, she received her degree in social work from the University of the District of Columbia in 1998 and began working with the homeless population. Mrs. Coleman has always had a love for people and has been devoted to helping others for as long as she can remember. She greatly desires to see righteousness (which can only come from God) prevail among all people everywhere. Raised in Catholicism, Lora went to church regularly and completed all the traditional requirements of that faith. However, after becoming extremely ill in the latter part of the year 2000, she realized that she definitely needed more spiritually and that there had to be more to serving the Lord God. So she prayed and studied diligently until she heard a timely word from the Lord (Hosea 4:6) and became filled with the Holy Spirit. Immediately, she repented and obeyed the Word of God according to Romans 10:9 and Acts 2:38 as she made Jesus Christ her personal Lord and Savior. Since then, she’s been praying and working in faith to lead others to Christ as well. Mrs. Coleman serves on the Deacon Board and teaches in the Sunday school at New Hope and Life Church of God in Christ, where she also attends Bible College. Currently, Mrs. Coleman resides in Annapolis, Maryland, with her husband, one son, and one daughter.

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Published by AuthorHouse 08/03/2016

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Contents

Chapter 1

The Sins of Lying, Deception and Stealing

Chapter 2

The Reality of Demonic Worship

About the Author

The Books of Integrity Series:

Let Integrity And Uprightness Preserve Me… The Original

Book 1 - The Integrity of the Upright shall Guide them…

Book 2 - Train Up A Child In The Way He Should Go…

Book 3 - Nevertheless, I Have A Few Things Against You…

Book 4 - Provide Things Honest…

Book 5 - Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?

Chapter 1

The Sins of Lying, Deception and Stealing

A fool’s mouth is his undoing,

and his lips are a snare to his soul.

Proverbs 18:7

What will He do to you,

and what more besides, O deceitful tongue?

He will punish you with a warrior’s sharp arrows,

with burning coals of the broom tree.

Psalm 120:3-4

In his book Where Has Integrity Gone? (2001), Mr. Simon Shrock begins with the story of a little boy old enough to know better, poisoning some farm animals, and then lying about it. However; when the truth came forth, the little boy’s father disciplined him appropriately and the little boy learned a few valuable lessons.

He learned that lying was sinful and unacceptable behavior. He learned that the truth would eventually come out. He also learned that if you lie about something, you would be punished. Mr. Lloyd Hartzler was that little boy and he was thankful many times for the action of his father. To God be all the glory!

Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

Proverbs 22:15

Discipline your son, and he will bring you peace; he will bring delight to your soul.

Proverbs 29:17

In addition to Mr. Hartzler’s confession, surely many