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<blockquote data-quote="JB Books" data-source="post: 2479232" data-attributes="member: 6889"><p>I think "Prosperity Gospel" is a heresy. Moreover, I think it was designed to line the pockets of certain ministers. To me, the whole concept of "giving to get" is an irresponsible doctrine to teach and disrespectful to God. God is not some "holy slot machine" into which you pour donations with the hope of getting a "jackpot" payoff. </p><p></p><p>Giving should be done to support one's church and as an expression of thanks for God's blessings. I give and, in many instances, I do so anonymously. I give with no expectation or hope that God is going to reward me. I give because I am humbled by and grateful for the success and life with which God has blessed me. I do not give because some modern day huckster is selling sacrilegious snake oil. </p><p></p><p>As far as "celebrity pastors," I happen to know a couple of these guys personally, and the level of self-absorbed narcissism is stomach turning.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JB Books, post: 2479232, member: 6889"] I think "Prosperity Gospel" is a heresy. Moreover, I think it was designed to line the pockets of certain ministers. To me, the whole concept of "giving to get" is an irresponsible doctrine to teach and disrespectful to God. God is not some "holy slot machine" into which you pour donations with the hope of getting a "jackpot" payoff. Giving should be done to support one's church and as an expression of thanks for God's blessings. I give and, in many instances, I do so anonymously. I give with no expectation or hope that God is going to reward me. I give because I am humbled by and grateful for the success and life with which God has blessed me. I do not give because some modern day huckster is selling sacrilegious snake oil. As far as "celebrity pastors," I happen to know a couple of these guys personally, and the level of self-absorbed narcissism is stomach turning. [/QUOTE]
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