How Would Jesus View Prosperity Gospel Preachers?

Raydeen Edwards

there is men of God and there is hireling, you decide

John Owens

I think this is what is meant by taking God's name in vain. Special place in Gehenna fire for them.

WILLIAM A.THOMPSON

God will provide those that adhere to his word what ever they ask of him. It is then that the commitment to serve in his name takes place, We must avoid judgement.

Reverend Ian

"Oh Lord won't you buy me a mercedes benz my friends all have porch's I must make amends". Cars drive down roads. Travellers fly to and from. Greedy self indulgent bastards steal from the people and benefit themselves.

This is wrong.

God Bless,

Rev Ian

Gerard Spits

Jesus went on foot. A bit hard these days, but a million dollar airplane ....... crazy ! !!

George Massarone

They have always preached to beware of the false prophets. They are the false prophets to which they refer to.

Father Fred

No. They are simply the modern version of the travelling snake oil salesman. Having worked in broadcasting, and specifically a station which brokered "pay to preach", it's insane the number of people who are taken in by people using the power of the pulpit for their profit.

power to the people

Jesus didn't need a jet. That is all I will say.

Glenn Sego

DO NOT BUILD MANSIONS FOR YOURSELVES HERE FOR THERE ARE MANY ROOMS (MANSIONS) IN MY FATHERS HOUSE IF IT WERE NOT SO I WOULD HAVE TOLD YOU SO. CHRIST DID NOT EVEN HAVE A BED OF HIS OWN TO LAY HIS HEAD WE ARE TO BE AS CHRIST IN ALL THINGS , THE APOSTLES DIDN'T A LOT OF MONEY THEY DIDN'T HAVE LAVISH CHARRIOTS INSTEAD THEY FOLLOWED THE TRUE TEACHINGS OF CHRIST . IT IS EASIER FOR A CAMEL TO FIT THROUGH THE EYE OF THE NEEDLE THAN IT IS FOR A RICH MAN TO ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN . YOU SEE THE EYE OF THE NEEDLE IS A PASSAGEWAY THAT ONE MUST GO THROUGH SIDEWAYS BECAUSE IT IS SO NARROW , AND A RICH MAN CAN NOT LET GO OF HIS BELONGINGS TO FIT THROUGH .

CHRIST TAUGHT US THROUGH PAUL THAT WE ARE TO REJOICE IN OUR SUFFERINGS , HE TAUGHT US TO DENY SELF NOT TO INDULGE OURSELVES .

    DO I AGREE WITH THESE MEGA CHURCHES AND PROSPERITY TEACHERS ? NO I DO NOT , IN FACT I WARN THEM OF THEIR WAYS AND TRY SHARING THE TRUE GOSPEL WITH THEM UNFORTUNATELY FOR THEM THEY REFUSE TO LISTEN.  ALL I CAN DO IS PRAY FOR THEM AND CONTINUE , SHARING THE TRUTH WITH ALL WHO HAVE EARS TO HEAR AND EYES TO SEE THE TRUTH .

I LOVE YOU ALL WITH THE LOVE OF THE FATHER IN HEAVEN ABOVE , MAY HE CONTINUE TO BLESS US ALL WITH MORE UNDERSTANDING OF THE TRUTH AND MAY HE BLESS US ALL WITH MORE COMPASSION FOR ALL IN THE NAME OF YAHSHUA (JESUS) AMEN.

Doug Barron

These charlatans are a piss yellow stain, and a deep embarrassment. They fall below even the pharisee, who Jesus said; "you are of your feater the devil!" These fellows disgust me.

How can a thinking follower of Jesus support any one of these shiesters?

It is totally beyond me!

John

There is no place in heaven for these pulpit thieve who show anything but love. They deceive the poor and change the gospel to suit their personal desires and riches. Enjoy your riches in hell.

David

Why do people believe in these false people. They are as far removed from gods will as it is possible to get. They are a disgrace to all Christians and should be driven off air

Michelle Hayes

The Bible warns us of false prophets that will be teaching and preaching towards Christ return. This is a perfect example of false prophets at work.

brewandpotionmistress

$54 million dollars would go far in feeding the hungry, housing the homeless, & giving comfort to those who are struggling. Money which would be far better spent on raising up our brothers & sisters in need instead of on giving a cushy commute to someone interested only in maintaining his own opulent lifestyle.

Tamara Lesley

A person becomes a Pastor at some time in their life when they feel God called them to minister to those who do not know God's word. They feel they were called to share God's love with others, to teach them to love others and to have compassion for those who have less than most people and to share either monetarily or by speaking to them about God's love for them. No man or woman that is called to preach or are just good speakers have the right to own more and live more extravagantly than the people who attend their Church services. They are not to be looked upon as a God force but as a person who shares God's love. They should live according to the amount the Church offered to pay them weekly which allows them to live comfortably. When a Pastor begins asking their congregation for money to fund extravagant items they have become greedy and hold power over their people who attend the Church. Being greedy is a sin as written in the Bible yet their followers worship them and will do and give to the Pastor whatever is asked of them believing it will only bring them closer to God. When a Pastor begins to ask for money from the people that love him because he has acted like the Chosen One then they should leave that Church to find a Pastor that is there to serve God and to teach them to love one another and to give to those that are in need. Be ware of those that ask for more money to live on than those who go to Church. Most people pay their tithes giving more to the Church than they can even afford, sometimes taking money out of their funds reserved for groceries on Sunday to attend Church. I have seen this first hand even through my mother giving more than she could afford. A Pastor is supposed to minister to his flock who follow and love him and in return counsel those who need counseling for marriage problems, depression among other reasons. I have a family member who acts as a Pastor and lives on a far higher income than any of us in the family. We know he is stealing from the congregation but as long as he acts higher and mightier than others he preaches to he receives enough money for new cars, a new home and even vacations. All of these worldly items are given to him because he acts like a man that seeks God in their behalf to heal them and to teach them the word of God. No man should be worshiped and given large sums of money because he preaches God's word. A true Pastor is humble and giving to those he shares God's love with. You will find these men in smaller Churches that follow in Jesus' footsteps teaching his congregation the word of God and living on the same level as those whom he teaches and preaches the word of God to. Greediness is a sin and the Pastor that lives beyond others means is selfish, self-righteous prideful men who will one day answer to God. They are stealing from those who struggle to pay more tithes than they can afford and do without what they need to live on. In my mind this is robbing from the poor to give to the rich. These Pastor's feel they deserve to be considered a divine individual who is destined to become wealthy. They have brain washed their people that they are worthy of God's love more than those who worship God under their direction. They hold him higher and more worthy to receive and live better than they do because they want to enter the gates of Heaven when they die. These condescending thieves who say they are working for God don't even hold a job. They only attend Church to speak two or three times a week and expect to become rich from those who worship God and Him as a disciple of God. One day when they pass over they will be turned away from entering the gates of Heaven by God telling them they have sinned by pretending to be one of his disciples. Do not become led to believe a man who expects to be loved and held high in esteem and claims to be a follower of God is entitled for you to maintain his prosperity through offerings or tithing. He should love his congregation and be willing to minister to them in Church, counsel them when needed and find ways to help those who are in need of food, clothing or housing in many different ways. A true Pastor is there to serve God and to serve you also by sharing God's love and guiding you to make the right choices in the way you choose to live and act. He is a servant to God and acts accordingly.

jeanne lubeck

The big question is 'How can we help those who follow such false prophets'? What is blinding them? What fears and hopes are they pinning on these thieves in the temple? As long as there are followers there will be con men (and yes sometimes con women) to lead them.

Rev. Elizabeth S. Arsenault

I truly believe God is not happy with this. One of the greatest sin is Greed. It is pure greed. They can fly commercial or rent a plane. It is cheaper. The money people donate to them is to help the poor and starving. Not stuff their pockets and make them rich. Yes, they deserve an income but not to that extent. This just puts a bad taste in people’s mouths who do not believe in God and think it is all a sham. So many future Christians being pushed away.

Andrew Keith

If the people are stupid enough to give then good for these"men of God",I have been thinking about starting a religion myself,mo money mo money mo money

James Casey Farrell

Those preaching from the Bible - according to the scriptures- are worthy and deserving -

Rev Ned

Who cares about Trump's tax info. I wanna see Joel Osteen's tax info. BTW, his picture should've been up there too.

Jerry Brooks

I cant help but laugh like this is the first time people of done this we talk on some site but never come together and change it dont pretend it doesent happn every day in your local church's what a joke no suprise

Rev Ned

My favorites of these entertainers are Jack van Impe and he wife Rexella.

MC

I know a minister who said that the Lord told him not to mention anything about money when you travel. He said that the Lord told him just let the plate pass and give the people a chance to give. Don't mention anything about what you need or want. He said that the Lord told him that He knew what he needed and would take care of him. Before he passed away, he called at least 2 of the three in your picture together and told them that they were leading people astray about money and not scriptural about it and it shows that they didn't listen.

oldaabill

If you want to donate, it's voluntary. If you don't want to donate, that's voluntary, too.

Gwendolyn Lord

"It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter heaven".

So, what did Jesus say to His followers....I believe it was along the line of give up everything and follow me. How did Jesus react to the money lenders in the Temple?

In the Old Testament, what happened to those who worshiped the Golden Calf?

Just sayin'.......

Rev Buzz

We can only be treated the way we let others treat us. As long as there are those who continue to support such ministries, they deserve what they get. Remember, the platinum rule is superior to the golden rule. “Do unto others as THEY want done unto them,” NOT, do unto others as you would want done unto you.

A basic premise of the ULC is “Do The Right Thing.” Apparently their are just too many who can’t determine the difference between what is right and what is wrong. If I may be so bold, GREED is wrong!

Joy

They do not deserve it. They should use that minmy to promote the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Canadian Yankee

People listen to these men and women because they fill a need. I don't begrudge them one dime but i would not follow their path. If people want to listen to them and follow the gospel of prosperity so be it. As Reverend Ike repeatedly said, "God made diamonds for his folk not the devils." He preached prosperity through work and helped thousands find jobs in NY city. Dis he siphon of some for himself, yes and did he ride around in a big car, yes. He also said why would you trust a guide that would get you out of poverty that was dressed in sack cloth and ashes. Before any of you decide to pound me because Jesus wore a robe and sandals, do you actually know what he wore and the quality of it? Most of the pictures of Jesus were painted hundreds of years after his death. BTW Jesus did travel the an entourage..

I suspect many of the folks above are just jealous of they peoples success.

MARK

I understand and agree with what you are saying about people having a need for a hope of prosperity here on earth and I do not believe that Jesus would want us to live a poverty stricken life and you are correct that it is not our place to Judge those who use His Word for personal gain. Some of us may not think that is Gods Will for humanity I believe that is where His teachings to Love one another as we Love ourselves .should be a discussion a man or woman preaching and deceiving their followers needs to be reminded of . because if I have a thousand bottles of water in my own water bank and my flock is thirsty then by His teachings I would have to make a choice . Do I keep all the water for myself or share with my thirsty flock of followers who have heard me say many times that that it is better to give than receive . Yes its good to receive but I believe if one man has the ability to obtain more bottles of water than another fellow human being and that other human is not Lazy then I would be keeping His Word if I gave a portion of my water to others . If a man or woman that has been Ordained to carry the Word is unwilling To give and not just a bottle or two then maybe they dont have Faith or believe the Word themselves . Its a difficult world we all inhabit together . I hope that I can continue to learn and be faithful to His Teachings to share not only words but the tangible gifts God has provided for all on this earth to share. . and a good guide cant make you follow him or her in his sack cloth but if I have no money to pay the well dressed guide then I either learn quick how to get where I am going or have Faith that God put the ragged guide here for me and you because he or she is so busy guiding the lost to safety or prosperity that he or she is content with helping others without being thanked or rewarded for his help . That is a hopeful thought to myself . Need Before Greed Amen

Khalil Goddard

They are disgusting and those who give them money are naive in the extreme.

Rev Koaneti Akuila

Rev Koaneti Akuila I came from one of the underdeveloping country, Tonga located at South Pacific sea. My understanding of the Church and its meaning is to serve God in according to God' wills and to serve people according to their needs. We are deserving many blessings from God if we truly follow God's wills is that meaning to share those blessings with others' needs. By doing this, is to minimizing a gap between rich and poor or come equally in the presence of the Living God. There is no identifying service in following God's wills and to serve the needs of people via prosperity gospel. Those false prophets are serving themselves by disgracing, stealing, killing and controlling lives of less knowledge and very emotional people. This is a good example of love of money and the working of the devil and Satan kingdom. They are some of the wolves wearing sheep's skins.

kathleen kelley

They are damned already.

Magus Kaz Talcott

If I were to build a mansion with donated money, it would be a shelter. For the homeless, for victims of domestic violence, for orphans, for anyone and everyone who needed help.

To use donated money to improve your personal quality of living is both immoral and highly unethical. As a Pagan, I do not believe in Hell, but these frauds will find no glory, no peace, or no Paradise

Rev. Kaz Talcott Magus of the Mistsong Clan

I.S. Johnson

Funny how most of us seem to agree on this issue. In my opinion, these men are first and foremost liars. The number one trait of good lying is to believe your own lie. If you believe your lie, it's not a lie. I have little doubt that these men actively believe they are in fact doing the work of God. Our greatest challenge is to overcome ourselves. These men would seem to be having trouble with that concept.

As to damnation. The one life Heaven or Hell model is a dogmatic construct that was popularized to control a suffering, downtrodden population and keep them from turning on the over privileged Aristocracy for relief. At worst these men doom themselves to return to a future world partially created by their selfish ways and face what the law of Karma presents them with as a life, as we all must. Each jot, each hair each tittle will be accounted. So.. the next time you see some suffering soul on a street corner and your heart says give him a fin and a blessing but your head screams he will just use it to buy drugs or booze, listen to your heart. The heart is far wiser than the two and one half pounds of grey matter between the ears.

Pity these men for the twisted, empty, suffering souls they are. Hell is to be forever separated from the love of our creator. It is only our own will that can achieve this. Therefore, it is a choice not a punishment.

Crying out from the cheap seats,

Peace,

I.S. Johnson

Robert T Butler

Ask yourself this simple question folks. If Jesus was here in the flesh today traveling around preaching and doing everything he did when he was here on Earth before. Do you really think you would find him with a 5or6 thousand dollar rolex dangling from his wrist?, Would he think he needed to live in a house that was bigger than some stadiums?, Would he have a fleet of automobiles too move him around?, Would he need or even have a desire too own 4or5 jet's, walk around in tailor made suits or would his most likely come from Mens Warehouse. I am by no means judging anyone, I won't do that. I will however be Ed on my own personal feelings and MY interpretation of the Bible relay my thoughts too you. Those being that I don't believe any man or woman who claims themselves called by GOD to preach is going to honestly feel that they need too live on Earth almost as if they were in heaven. If that heart is true just think of all the people that excess money could help if the un needed extra 4 or 5 cars or 4 or 5 jet's were turned into cash to help others. Maybe that extra 4 or 5 thousand square ft of home could give a lot of homeless veterans and other people who have no place to call home, A HOME. It would be wonderful to have a church, a congregation of thousands of people, and too know not one would have to wonder to themselves why is that preacher wearing a Rolex, why'd he drive up in a chauffeured limo, why is it I put my tithe in every Sunday but I gotta Wear a timex, i drive a Kia, and why come my house isn't as big as his guard house. Yeah I know someone one wants to tell me about the 10 commandments or thou shalt not want. But, what I'm saying is fact and is exactly what alot of folks feel and think but they just can't get it out while their setting there with the thousands of others of which some are wondering the same thing but no one thinks they should speak up about it. Hooray! For the those who point it out those are the people who are really paying attention to their BIBLE. Read enough and you discover that excess is not a good thing.

Cynthia Evans

First of all, all the comments, I have read are nothing but negativity against the men of God. The BIBLE is Basic Instruction Before leaving the earth. The teaches us how to live as Christian and follow after Jesus who die for us on the cross. It also expresses we are to enjoy life worried free because he will supply all of our needs. Phil 4:19. The Mark 16:15 tells us to go into the world and spread the Gospel to every creature. The books of Acts 1:8 states the same. About spreading the gospel. My question to you are you spreading the gospel? As a believer, you are supposed to pay tithes and offerings in Malachi 3:8-11 as a covenant with God. These give back to the own neighborhood and all over the world. When you are doing God work, he honors it and takes care of you. Matthews 6:33 say so Seek the Kingdom of God first! This is what the men of God are doing. They are showing people to come out of sins, bondage, curses, witchcraft demons, Gays, Lesbians and so forth. Galatians 5:19-21, Romans 1:24-32. Read all of Romans 5 and Romans 6 tells about reasons for our sinful nature and how to have victory over our flesh. So these men are doing what God has call them to do. If they where not under God covenant of God there ministry would have been shut down or destroy. For Ex; False prophets someone stated like Jim Jones who lead meaning to kill themselves...that's not of God and Wayco when he burn down his compound and kill everyone now who is operating like the DEVIL. These three dynamic Pastor's show people how to lived a Bless Life according to the WORD of God and I am one of them through their teachings changed my life!

Glenn Sego

Matthew 6:19 "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:" Matthew 6:20 "But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:" Matthew 6:21 "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."

YAHSHUA/JESUS IS OUR TREASURE OUR BLESSED ASSURANCE

Mark 10:17 "And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?" Mark 10:18 "And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God." Mark 10:19 "Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honor thy father and mother." Mark 10:20 "And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth." Mark 10:21 "Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me." Mark 10:22 "And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions."

Matthew 16:24 "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." Matthew 16:25 "For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it." Matthew 16:26 "For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?"

Mark 10:23 "And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!" Mark 10:24 "And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!" Mark 10:25 "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."

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE THE PROSPERITY GOSPEL THAT THE PASTORS AND TEACHERS TEACH TODAY ???

2 Thessalonians 2:3 "Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;"

Iniquity Defined

Iniquity in the Hebrew is “`avon” and means “to bend, twist, distort” so iniquities are a bending, twisting, or distorting of the law or God’s Word to different degrees worthy of punishment 

2 Thessalonians 2:7 "For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way." 2 Thessalonians 2:8 "And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:" 2 Thessalonians 2:9 "Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders," 2 Thessalonians 2:10 "And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved."

As we can plainly see the teachers and pastors today teach a FALSE GOSPEL OF PROSPERITY TWISTING THE WORD OF GOD IN ORDER TO RECIEVE THE DESIRES OF THEIR HEART .

Matthew 12:34 "O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh."

They speak and teach the prosperity of this world , Again I refer you to Matthew 6:19-21

Glenn Sego

The Churches Today have essentially become Houses of Merchants , Selling their message to all who will listen. teaching the prosperity and pleasures of this world.

Again I refer you to Matthew 6:19-21

2 Timothy 3:1 "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come." 2 Timothy 3:2 "For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy," 2 Timothy 3:3 "Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good," 2 Timothy 3:4 "Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;" 2 Timothy 3:5 "Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away." 2 Timothy 3:6 "For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts," 2 Timothy 3:7 "Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth." 2 Timothy 3:8 "Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith." 2 Timothy 3:9 "But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was."

Rev Koaneti Akuila

People have their own choices and the devil are looking for an opportunity to stop us from God's salvation. How we are going to do differently in according to God's will? It is enough for me for more discussion in this negative misleading of a gospel prosperity. Let all the Universal Life Church serve God according to his will and purposes for God's Holy Church .Be alert and do not let the kingdom of darkness overpower you. May you have peace of Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit and Father.