It just seems like...to these churches, and to these people...that the desire for money ultimately âisâ all important. It just seems pretty clear where their hearts are and where their main interests are. Jesus said more about money and possessions than He did about Heaven and Hell combined.
Anything I've seen on tv, that seems to be the case.
Those preachers / churches are definitely misleading with false gospels of works and prosperity.
I've been to wealthy churches that bragged about their million dollars building program, that wouldn't so much as pay the teachers of their schools minimum wage and evangelists they invite. On the other hand, there's been little rural, humble churches that reach out to the community with the great commission, fixed the preacher's car and take care of what's needed when they were not rich.
Would you say that D. James Kennedy Ministries, David Jeremiah and Charles Stanley falls into the category that you mentioned?
I don't want anyone to misunderstand. I don't think that all big churches are not following God.
If there's resources to get the gospel out on tv or any other means, God bless those who do.
Additionally, The church should take care of the preacher's needs so there aren't distractions with financial concerns.
There's not much chance that millionaire pastors are biblical though.
I don't concern myself with tv preachers since I don't have cable or satellite. What I said is from memory when I've seen them at the hospital waiting rooms, or family.
More importantly than money is.where people spend eternity.
I haven't heard all preachers, but I have a test for anyone who listens so that they can judge for themselves.
Don't look to whether they have a great sense of humor or are entertaining. Don't judge by the well taught three point outline.
First and foremost I listen to their gospel message. If they have a false gospel then nothing else matters.
Most any will explain the punishment that Jesus suffered as He bore our sins, His death, burial and resurrection.
Where we must be discerning is how they describe what the unbelievers response should be. If there is any work added to faith/ believing on Christ and that Sacrifice, then it's a false gospel.
You can apply this to anyone, and should.
Do they say believe AND ......Give your life to Christ?
...let Him come in and take control?
...repent of your sins?
...promise to serve Him?
....get baptized?
....sacraments?
....the law?
....make Him the Lord of your life?
....sayings like "you don't have to do works to get saved, BUT".....
....let God take the steering wheel?
Then these are false gospels and he is a false prophet/ preacher.
As such, we should take heed of Galatians chapter one.
https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Galatians-Chapter-1/That goes for Paul, an angel, me, and those men you mentioned. The message is infinitely more important than the messengers.
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What do you think about it friend?