It is not wrong for Gods servants to be wealthy!!

[Guest shiloh357]

Really the blame also lies with Christians who live in perpetual ignorance. If some Chiristians were more discerning and actually learned how rightly divide the Word of Truth, people like Benny Hinn would not be able to live in such obscene extravagence.

[Guest liarsandmartyrs]

Prosperity

PROSPER'ITY, n. [L. prosperitas.] Advance or gain in any thing good or desirable; successful progress in any business or enterprise; success; attainment of the object desired

It is not wrong for a man of God to be wealthy, I know that is probably about the 12th time that was said, I am not gong to give the verses either, that has been done to.

The New Testament contains more scripture envolving money than anyother topic. This is why we have prosperity preachers. Not that I am bad mouthing them, some obviously are in it for the money themselves, but what church or ministrydoes not have a few what i call "Church folk" in it.

Wealht in material or any other form is a blessing from God. Whether Christian or not, the scripture say in Proverbs that God is faithful and just even to the wicked and the just. Meaning that even those not in Christ recieve blessings from God.

[pointer]

Prosperity

PROSPER'ITY, n. [L. prosperitas.] Advance or gain in any thing good or desirable; successful progress in any business or enterprise; success; attainment of the object desired

It is not wrong for a man of God to be wealthy, I know that is probably about the 12th time that was said, I am not gong to give the verses either, that has been done to.

The New Testament contains more scripture envolving money than anyother topic. This is why we have prosperity preachers.

America has prosperity preachers for the same reason that Britain had 'God-given' social class distinction in the Victorian era, encapsulated in the lines of the hymn that everyone knew:

The rich man in his castle,

The poor man at his gate,

He made them, high or lowly,

And ordered their estate.

The unevenly distributed wealth inherent in capitalism, and the Biblical basis of Protestantism, were both at their greatest extent in Britain, and made for embarrassment and angst. The USA has inherited the same Protestantism, indeed an even more Bible based form of it, and even more wealth, due to the vast agricultural bonanza that has sustained unprecedented riches. So the tension is even greater in today's USA.

The USA has no castles, no landed gentry, nor opportunity for a merchant class to imitate one, and the prosperity movement is the American solution for those who have a form of religion, but deny its power.

[anitarose]

Still no response...........?

Obviously not. He is deliberately avoiding. He will respond to anything else but your question, it seems.

Anita

[Kabowd]

Still no response...........?

Obviously not. He is deliberately avoiding. He will respond to anything else but your question, it seems.

Anita

Well it wasn't me who posed the question, it was one of moderators of this board (Ovedya). It just seems rather disrespectful (not to mention oddly evasive) for pointer to continue to refuse to answer directly.

[Artemus Prime]

Well said, Pointer, well said.

[speckles]

I wouldn't necessarily say it's a sin to sell books on God. Some people make a living that way, and that is how God gives them there money. And of course there are printing costs to pay for. Also, who knows, maybe those people gives 90% of the money earned to churches.

However, I must admit I do feel a bit angry when I see a book being sold for $50 when it probably cost $5 to make and I KNOW the money isn't going anywhere but into a publishers wallet.

It's not a sin to sell books, it's not a sin to get rich if you come by it honestly.

It is a sin to request that your followers make you rich.

[Nevin]

I wouldn't necessarily say it's a sin to sell books on God. Some people make a living that way, and that is how God gives them there money. And of course there are printing costs to pay for. Also, who knows, maybe those people gives 90% of the money earned to churches.

However, I must admit I do feel a bit angry when I see a book being sold for $50 when it probably cost $5 to make and I KNOW the money isn't going anywhere but into a publishers wallet.

It's not a sin to sell books, it's not a sin to get rich if you come by it honestly.

It is a sin to request that your followers make you rich.

Hi guys sorry been on leave for two days anyway yes i firmly agree with the sentiments above in that we can sell books that are based on the biblical principles and get wealthy but what do you mean when you say "It is a sin to request that your followers make you rich" i do not understand this please explain

[Tomi]

- (i realize that blessings come from the devil but i am talking here in this thread about Men of God - Gods Servants)

I don't understand what you mean by this comment? What do you mean that blessings come from the devil?

Spreading the Love of Christ.

I mean that the devil also blesses his agents we see this wealth tied up in drug lords, the porn industry etc

Those things lead to death and I wouldn't call them blessings. After all when they die without Christ are they then blessed to go to hell? Thanks for your explanation.

[Pilgrim7]

I love the Scriptures, they have all the answers:

They cetainly can be a burden:

Mt 13:22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.

Money makes it hard to remain true and humble:

Mt 19:23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

19:24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Riches make it hard to be content with simple things in life:

1ti 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

6:7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

6:8 And having food and clothing let us be therewith content.

6:9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

It seems to come down to what one does with their wealth:

1ti 6:17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

6:18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

6:19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

Here are the true riches:

Col 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Jam 2:5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

Heb 11:24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;

11:25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

11:26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

God Bless,

Dennis