False Gospels
Nov 11, 2009 Uncategorized | Print This Post
I have blogged before on the topic of two popular false teachings, but I watched a video recently that caused me to get angry about them all over again.
The first is the “Poverty Gospel” and it’s becoming popular in countries like the United States. It says, “it is more godly to give everything away and live in a box than to drive a Camry and live in a subdivision.” You can read an old post of mine on this here.
On the other side of the world, however, the opposite false teaching is taking root: “Prosperity Gospel.” This teaches that if you have enough faith, you will be materially blessed by God. I talk more about this here.
Talking with missionaries and church planters from around the world, I am seeing more and more the devastation this teaching is having around the world. Watch this video for a first-hand glimpse of its effect:
The Prosperity Gospel from The Global Conversation on Vimeo.
November 11th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Well said, Noel! This is one of my personal pet peeves, too.
November 11th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Great post. It is crazy to see this mentality taking shape in other parts of the world. I have been bombarded with this mentality growing up in the United States, with the television pastors promising blessings upon those who give more. This video does a great job showing how the prosperity gospel does really affect both the rich and poor. Thanks for the post.