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Originally Posted by mfblume
Prosperity preaching has its place to a degree. Jesus said that if we forsake houses and lands in this life we shall receive the same back one hundred fold IN THIS LIFE. He did say it. But, the prosperity preaching seems to lean towards a one track mind.
I recently flipped through some TV channels and saw Mike Murdock, for several days in a row, talking about nothing except how much people will get back money in many many manners simply because they gave money. You know, the old thing that turns sinners off so much from TV preachers. It was nauseating. I believe God has and will do this! But that is all these guys talk about! They make it to the the ultimate message anyone can preach. Unbelievable.
Anyway, I thought of something. Jesus came out on the short end of the stick if we give for the sole purpose of receiving back again to ourselves. He gave His LIFE for every single person who would ever live and who has ever lived. But how many will end up saved? (Now, you know what I think about Universal Reconciliation -- it's wrong! lol) A very FEW ever find the strait and narrow way. A MINORITY.
The HIGHEST form of giving is known as AGAPE/LOVE giving. Giving to not expect anything back. The cross showed THAT form of giving.
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Am I wrong to question whether this even implies money and material wealth in this life??? These TV solicitors make no secret of the promise of high dollar dividends.
Christ gave all. He rose triumphant in this life, but show me the money...