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They teach with such conviction but have not a clue.
Abednego:
I'm not sure I believe it is always about the money. I know the love of money is an issue, and that is why we are warned about it. But I'm not convinced that it's always the love of money. I believe some of them are just deceived, albeit to a greater level than some. I can believe that some of them really think they are doing the right thing and are deceived by all the scriptures that are used to preach the prosperity gospel.
That being said, it's a small minority I think, but I still don't lump them all in the same group. Deception is tough, and can't be overcome by their own power.
Max:
Sickening video. I'm definitely sharing that on Facebook and Twitter. I've watched some of these guys on TBN and those other Christian channels, mostly just to make fun of them, but sometimes it angers me. There was one guy trying to sell this miracle water thing, and he said it was approved by Dr. Jesus ::), and people were totally buying into it. Pretty pathetic.
acomplishedartis:
--- Quote from: Abednego on February 22, 2014, 11:02:01 PM ---I'm not sure I believe it is always about the money. I know the love of money is an issue, and that is why we are warned about it. But I'm not convinced that it's always the love of money. I believe some of them are just deceived, albeit to a greater level than some. I can believe that some of them really think they are doing the right thing and are deceived by all the scriptures that are used to preach the prosperity gospel.
That being said, it's a small minority I think, but I still don't lump them all in the same group. Deception is tough, and can't be overcome by their own power.
--- End quote ---
If it's not just greed, then it's also vanity, and urge for temporal pleasures. Of course they are just deceived, BUT I believe that all these rich preachers KNOW (at least on the back of their heads) that something is NOT right, even so their conscious is almost completely cauterize. Truly these rich preachers are not as usual naive christians thinking that they do the right thing. Just for the grace of God I am not as blind as them, seriously. When I was a kid I wanted to be a preacher since my dad was a preacher. Then my dad died, I became religious church goer, and eventually some truths came to my path, since then I have been on a life spiritual roller coaster...
Rene:
--- Quote from: Abednego on February 22, 2014, 11:02:01 PM ---I'm not sure I believe it is always about the money. I know the love of money is an issue, and that is why we are warned about it. But I'm not convinced that it's always the love of money. I believe some of them are just deceived, albeit to a greater level than some. I can believe that some of them really think they are doing the right thing and are deceived by all the scriptures that are used to preach the prosperity gospel.
That being said, it's a small minority I think, but I still don't lump them all in the same group. Deception is tough, and can't be overcome by their own power.
--- End quote ---
I believe the deception is so great that some of these "prosperity ministers" actually believe that the more riches they acquire is a sign that their ministries are actually being "blessed" by God.
Although their behavior offends my spirit, I do, however, understand that they have a purpose in God's plan in this age. For one thing, we can look at them and see that we are the ones truly "blessed" because we are no longer deceived by their deception. 8)
René
microlink:
So true Rene. Offends me as well. Just have to view it as part of God's purpose. As Paul said:
Php 1:15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
Php 1:16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
Php 1:17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
Php 1:18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
Try to rejoice. ::)
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