Originally Posted By mele <a href="http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0" target="_blank">http://www.time.com/time/magaz ine/article/0</a>,9171,1532999,00.html Excerpt: In three of the Gospels, Jesus warns that each of his disciples may have to "deny himself" and even "take up his Cross." In support of this prediction, he contrasts the fleeting pleasures of today with the promise of eternity: "For what profit is it to a man," he asks, "if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?" Generations of churchgoers have understood that being Christian means being ready to sacrifice. But for a growing number of Christians, the question is better restated, "Why not gain the whole world plus my soul?" For several decades, a philosophy has been percolating in the 10 million-strong Pentecostal wing of Christianity that seems to turn the Gospels' passage on its head. Certainly, it allows, Christians should keep one eye on heaven. But the new good news is that God doesn't want us to wait. _______________ Interesting belief. So, God must only loves a handful of people out of the billions of people on the planet? My favorite is this quote: Joyce Meyer, a popular television preacher and author often lumped in the Prosperity Lite camp. "I believe God wants to give us nice things." Yeah, I'm sure God cares if you have a Mercedes.
Originally Posted By fkurucz Ah yes, the "Name it and claim it" branch of the church. Wht do I keep thinking about camels trying to pass through eyes of needles?
Originally Posted By woody This "prosperity" Christian movement has been around for a long time. It is nothing new. I think it is the result of the self-help movement. It's a way of getting into the pockets of Christian believers while focusing on getting wealth for themselves for their leaders. The Christian way is about sacrifice. That's the real message.
