Does God want you to be rich?
That's the question Time Magazine is asking on its cover this week.
From the link:
"For several decades, a philosophy has been percolating in the 10 million-strong Pentecostal wing of Christianity that seems to turn the Gospels' passage on its head. Certainly, it allows, Christians should keep one eye on heaven. But the new good news is that God doesn't want us to wait.
Known (or vilified) under a variety of names -- Word of Faith, Health and Wealth, Name It and Claim It, Prosperity Theology -- its emphasis is on God's promised generosity in this life. In a nutshell, it suggests that a God who loves you does not want you to be broke."
Sadly, this is the age of prosperity theology. Who cares about taking up the cross when you can gain the whole world.
Here are some helpful responses from Alex Chediak and Albert Mohler.
Choice quote from Dr. Mohler:
"Well . . . why would an awesome and mighty God want anything less for his children? The saddest aspect of that question is its focus on material prosperity at the expense of the limitless spiritual riches we are given in Christ. The problem with prosperity theology is not that it promises too much, but that it promises so little -- and promises that so falsely."
(HT: Between Two Worlds)
From the link:
"For several decades, a philosophy has been percolating in the 10 million-strong Pentecostal wing of Christianity that seems to turn the Gospels' passage on its head. Certainly, it allows, Christians should keep one eye on heaven. But the new good news is that God doesn't want us to wait.
Known (or vilified) under a variety of names -- Word of Faith, Health and Wealth, Name It and Claim It, Prosperity Theology -- its emphasis is on God's promised generosity in this life. In a nutshell, it suggests that a God who loves you does not want you to be broke."
Sadly, this is the age of prosperity theology. Who cares about taking up the cross when you can gain the whole world.
Here are some helpful responses from Alex Chediak and Albert Mohler.
Choice quote from Dr. Mohler:
"Well . . . why would an awesome and mighty God want anything less for his children? The saddest aspect of that question is its focus on material prosperity at the expense of the limitless spiritual riches we are given in Christ. The problem with prosperity theology is not that it promises too much, but that it promises so little -- and promises that so falsely."
(HT: Between Two Worlds)
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2 Comments:
My attitude about this teaching is that these minsiters need to have a balance. Yes teach the people in your church that they should pursue a good job, a home, good credit etc. But also teach thme about the importance of a relationship with God.
Ahh..people just don't get it. Sometimes it's taken too literally.
"Seek ye first the Kingdom of God
And His righteousness And all these things shall be added unto you"
Not just given to you, but added unto you. I personally haven't been to a health and wealth ministry thing but people often forget that verse. Seek God first, He knows what you need and want. It will be added unto you. Not just given.
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