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As far as the saints being described as perfect is concerned, the word itself does not point to sinlessness, but to their being complete, whole, sound; people who were true, sincere, and full of integrity. In addition, the word points to the maturity of their faith, something we must all seek to dev
Prosperity theology is teaching people to trust in cars and money, because when they have health, wealth, and safety, it must mean that God is shining down in favor on them! Piper puts it well when he says, “It elevates gifts above the giver.” People with health and wealth say, “Look at what I’ve go
A recent Sunday at Lakewood gives some idea of the emphasis on worldly gain that disturbs Warren. Several hundred stage lights flash on, and Osteen, his gigawatt smile matching them, strides onto the stage of what used to be the Compaq Center sports arena but is now his church. "Let's just celebrate
The man or woman who is considered to be successful has supposedly gained something others desire to have or to be, and has met goals and objectives that define achieving it. Today, even the nominal church has embraced the cause of making people successful as Christians. A widely popular “gospel” pr
"Sir," replied the visitor, "lead on by your un- satiable crave for gain, you awaken by your fantastic advertising the lust of the consumer for the fineries of life. Then you urge him to go in debt for a commodity he cannot well afford." "That," answered the captain, "is no concern of mine." "Hav
For Christians to ignore prosperity is folly. For prosperity is not made by this world, but it is given by God, as it is written in Deut.
wealthy, largely through the donations received on the promise of "multiple returns." Worst of all is the exporting of the prosperity gospel to areas deep in poverty, such as Eastern Europe and Africa, where the poor are pressured to give "$5 for $50 [in return from God]," which can be the equivalen
“Thousands of followers are attracted to” these evangelists “because of the teaching in which they specialize: healing, prosperity, and ‘positive confession.’ If these ministries decreased or softened their distinctives, they would no longer stand out from the growing throng of independent charismat
And this does not mean that their way is always smooth, and that prosperity in the earthly sense is theirs, but it does mean that they always have peace, and that God in Christ causes all things to work for their salvation. And that is, after all, true prosperity! May that confidence and that prospe
As to Kuiper's comment on the resolutions passed on by the Men's Federation, the sentiments circulating through this writing of his are of a questionable nature to say the least. The American people should confess their national sins that prosperity may return to our land! To engage in penitence wit