You know, another comment I wanted to make is, I have never really understood how people get caught up in the prosperity message. It just isn't in the scriptures (even to someone who hasn't exactly been a "scholar"). But I have come out of my cocoon and now realize that a lot of these are new believers who are attracted to a "me" gospel and don't know that it isn't scriptural. That is what is so sad. People are being led to believe they are saved and they haven't been -- because they haven't even heard the true gospel. I laughed when I watched the first one, but it is really heart breaking when you think about it.
What a crazy contrast! I have believed the prosperity gospel too much in my life - especially as an early Christian. It made me feel good. And that's what it really was all about - me. This one really hit home. In my selfishness, I've believed that God just wants me to feel good and to always give me more. What He wants all the time is for me to want and love Him above all else. When I don't prosper, especially when I fail, definitely in sorrow, He wants me, He comforts me, He teaches me. These are my thoughts after watching this.
God, help me to remember Your truth when I start to feel that I deserve something more than You.
6 comments:
Wow. The first made me laugh. The second produced tears and goose bumps.
Powerful. We sure are selfish. Thanks for the invite to see what's going on here.
The second one has so much truth to it. Thanks for posting these!
You know, another comment I wanted to make is, I have never really understood how people get caught up in the prosperity message. It just isn't in the scriptures (even to someone who hasn't exactly been a "scholar"). But I have come out of my cocoon and now realize that a lot of these are new believers who are attracted to a "me" gospel and don't know that it isn't scriptural. That is what is so sad. People are being led to believe they are saved and they haven't been -- because they haven't even heard the true gospel. I laughed when I watched the first one, but it is really heart breaking when you think about it.
Good job Danny. Keep it up.
Steve N.
What a crazy contrast! I have believed the prosperity gospel too much in my life - especially as an early Christian. It made me feel good. And that's what it really was all about - me. This one really hit home. In my selfishness, I've believed that God just wants me to feel good and to always give me more. What He wants all the time is for me to want and love Him above all else. When I don't prosper, especially when I fail, definitely in sorrow, He wants me, He comforts me, He teaches me. These are my thoughts after watching this.
God, help me to remember Your truth when I start to feel that I deserve something more than You.
Eric
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