The Problem of the Prosperity “Gospel” and More

November 29th, 2009 | by admin |

Here, Mark Kielar explains the problem of the prosperity “gospel” and why it is not “good news” at all. He also shares why the command to help the poor is not closely heeded.

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  1. 25 Responses to “The Problem of the Prosperity “Gospel” and More”

  2. By sivmeister on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    One thing to …
    One thing to remember is that money is a tool, and as Christ followers God will put us in places of influence such as Daniel and his friends to lead nations. Money is a very powerful tool and God wants to bless us. He never sends us on a mission without the appropriate tools. This, however, doesn’t mean we should be stupid with our money, nor does it mean we should idolise it and for it.
    Allow our money to work for us, not us working for our money.

  3. By wordwarrior42 on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    if you focus on …
    if you focus on prosperity or more “blessing” then you are decieved….trust in the LORD with all your strength…HE will provide….where your focus is, there your heart will be also

  4. By missionoc on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    Job 24:2 Some …
    Job 24:2 Some remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks, and feed thereof.
    Job 24:13 They are of those that rebel against the light; they know not the ways thereof, nor abide in the paths thereof.
    Job 24:16 In the dark they dig through houses, which they had marked for themselves in the daytime: they know not the light.
    Job 24:17 For the morning is to them even as the shadow of death: if one know them, they are in the terrors of the shadow of death.

  5. By born2inform on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    Blessed is what we …
    Blessed is what we are, God wants us to grow in our salvation until the day of Christ Jesus ready to give an account of ourselves not each other. So, being well off financially is not going to be without trials and tribulations, God is concerned about how you are not what you have. You could manage money well and have more for life now, but the rich young guy had to give it away to be perfect, there is a test for all kids, for those who eat meat and veggies! (faith)

  6. By fazfan on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    My pastor teaches …
    My pastor teaches that we are blessed by God to bless those around us. We are blessed with enough food and cars and houses and enough money so that we can give back to those who don’t.

  7. By boboe511 on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    Do you think that …
    Do you think that some people are blessed and prospered excessively BY God and what is their respomsibility as Christians?

  8. By Palindrome700 on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    This man is so …
    This man is so correct the prosperity Gospel is not the real Gospel

    Money is not the root of evil but da love of it is

  9. By BaptistBoi on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    That doesn’t …
    That doesn’t necessarily mean “prosperity” as it is taught in many churches! That simply means that God takes care of the NEEDS of His children and not always the wants…there is a difference!!!!!

  10. By BaptistBoi on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    Well you can’t just …
    Well you can’t just preach that “Melmando” because a good Pastor/Preacher will do his or her best to preach from ALL of the Bible!!! I don’t agree with “prosperity preaching,” but its no better to preach just what you listed than it is for some to preach just on prosperity!!! If you are in a ‘true” Bible preaching, teaching, and believing church, you will get a lil bit of everything!!!

  11. By dudeedud7 on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    also, watch any of …
    also, watch any of the interviews with Peter Joseph, creater of Zeitgeist and Zeitgeist Addendum. He’s doing a great thing.

  12. By jellyrcw11 on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    zeitgeist is full …
    zeitgeist is full of bull… watch zeitgeist refuted
    seriously…

  13. By dudeedud7 on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    All religion is …
    All religion is detramental to humanity. It divides people. Faith is not a valid arguement for anything. Once you begin to accept the TRUTH you will begin to see lies everywhere. Lies that you couldn’t see before. watch zeitgeist the movie part 1. Peace.

  14. By Melmando on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    Let’s ask Jesus …
    Let’s ask Jesus what believers should preach. “Jesus, what should I as a believer should preach while you’re gone?” Jesus “repentance and remission of sins should be preached in my name among all nations beginning at Jerusalem” Luke 24 verse 47 and 48. THAT’S WHAT SHOULD BE PREACHED…NOTHING ELSE…JOEL, CREFLO, JOYCE, LEROY, FRED, KENNETH AND ALL OTHER FAITH PREACHERS.

  15. By Danny2Lisa on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    I could not agree …
    I could not agree more

  16. By KathleenStucker on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    leroy thompson,joel …
    leroy thompson,joel osteen & creflo dollar are an abomination

  17. By xzample77 on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    Well said.
    Well said.

  18. By Rylucero on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    Creflo Dollar …
    Creflo Dollar teaches Prosperity theology which is a religious belief that subscribes to the notion that God provides material prosperity for those He favors and that they will be materially successful via divine intervention. This belief exploits its adherents and is given to them to pacify their flesh. This teaching of materialism masquerading as theology is not the purpose of the Gospel.

  19. By xena1973 on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    Prosperity gospel …
    Prosperity gospel is no gospel at all man made flesh satisifying doctrine….Its sad because I came out those teachings……………….

  20. By parisreidhead on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    amen friend well …
    amen friend well said !

  21. By Rylucero on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    Beware of these …
    Beware of these False Prophets such as Joel Osteen who is leading people to hell. He as well as other False Prophets are deceitfully diverting peoples trust away from the Word of God and by doing so are themselves on their way to hell. What do False Prophets do, they destroy souls, and they themselves will be destroyed. (2 Peter 2:3) Ask God to expose these wicked prophets with his Word and ask for gifts of the Spirit such as Spiritual Discernment to reveal these things to your heart!

  22. By digitalflava on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    You are deceived …
    You are deceived beyond belief if you actually believe what you say. None of what you have said here is biblical. Carnal minded; living by sight and not by faith. Judging according to your eyes and not by scripture. A pure lost soul.

  23. By brian9monty on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    good comment, …
    good comment, sovereignshepherd

  24. By SovereignShepherd on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    Word of Faith is a …
    Word of Faith is a complete deception and completely unbiblical. Whenever you feel that God is always suppose to bless you with health and wealth, open the book of Job or read about the life of Paul and the other Apostles, their imprisonments, beating, and deaths. Study the good men of God who died during the reformation as martyrs. Read Foxes’ Book of Martyrs and discover the millions that have suffered and died for him. Try to believe the Word of Faith/Prosperity garbage after that.

  25. By benjaminburgess07 on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    I feel your …
    I feel your frustration man. And although I don’t always agree with how some people call out or point out prosperity gospel. I think it is necessary. Not that God DOESN’T want to bless us, He in fact DOES. But that is not the only thing God does, He is jealous for us and anything here on this earth that we put as higher value than him, I wish to be destroyed or in the least discredited. I believe there is a highly more profound blessing to be had through suffering…but yes God blesses me too

  26. By niapro1 on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    i feel sorry for …
    i feel sorry for you sir

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