From CT: Prosperity Gospel Taught to 4 in 10 Evangelical Churchgoers
"Survey finds most Protestants believe God wants them to prosper financially. But views diverge on whether they must tithe to receive it." Click picture to read article.
If true, this is a deep concern in that it can potentially counter the message of the radical call to lose our lives to gain them, to strive to serve, and to take up our crosses to follow Jesus.
That does not mean anti-motivation, no dreaming, no achieving, and no message of abundance. It is, however, a different framework for these.
The gospel redefines prosperity and the motivations for it.
We do not give to get – we get to give.
Perhaps that is an overs implication, but a hint at the distinction.
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