Also, the “prosperity gospel” may not play so well in the most impoverished places in Africa. “God wants you to have a Cadillac.” The true gospel can reach people and offer hope anywhere they are in their lives.
Great point! It’s easy to follow a heresy like this in a land of plenty.
There are countries where Christians are living in abject poverty. There are Christians losing their heads.
The Osteen brand of Christianity-lite wouldn’t sustain those dear brothers and sisters for 2 seconds.
Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers (3 John 1:2).
Oh, you thought it said, beloved, God doesn't want to prosper you but to be sick and in poverty.
What is the ONE reason the Bible gives for why the religious people killed Jesus and persecute his servants?
ENVY (Matt 27:18; Mark 15:10; Acts 7:9; Acts 13:45; Acts 17:5).
Same as it always was.