The Snake Bite Bible Translation
PASTOR JAMIE COOTS DIED AFTER BEING BITTEN BY A RATTLESNAKE IN A CHURCH SERVICE.
Coots and his followers at “Full Gospel Tabernacle in Jesus’ Name” in Kentucky, believe that God calls them to handle venomous serpents and to drink other poisons.
Even if they are bitten, they will refuse medical treatment because they believe that their fate is in God’s hands.
Proverbs 4:1—“Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.”
Despite his father’s death, Cody Coots said he doesn’t believe snake handling is dangerous. “It’s the word of God,” he said. “We’ve always said it’s a good way to live by and a good way to die by.”
Proverbs 1:2—“I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.”
Charles Spurgeon said, “If you sincerely drink poison, it will kill you: if you sincerely cut your throat, you will die. If you sincerely believe a lie, you will suffer the consequences. You must not only be sincere, but you must be right.”