What is the Prosperity Gospel?

What is the Prosperity Gospel, and why is it so controversial? Listen as Pastor John describes the origins, dangers, and widespread influence of this doctrine. He explains why he strongly opposes the Prosperity Gospel, which promises wealth and success to believers, by highlighting its theological flaws and harmful impact on individuals and churches worldwide. Through biblical teachings and personal insights, this video sheds light on the reality of following Christ and the call to a life of self-denial, service, and eternal hope.
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APJ 231: “Why I Abominate the Prosperity Gospel” (December 6, 2013)

[@peashooter8228]

I'm poor... I don't believe God is punishing me? Although I'm poor in this world, I'm not poor with the Lord!

[@lealeandre1063]

Amen. I hope the Lord always blesses you with what you need. Peace!

[@kahwhileonard9544]

The lack of material wealth will lead to salvation of many.

[@ecpnothnagel9121]

I'm poor too!!! Praise the Lord our God in the name of His Son that He loves us enough to protect us from the lure of worldly stuff. Our dwellings in Heaven are more stunning than anything the rats invade on Earth. But that's not it: JESUS CHRIST IS EVERYTHING

[@TheJRZAble]

All coveted material possessions come with it massive negative karma. You are not poor, you are free.

[@MGTOWPsyche]

God gives us what we need to do his works....

[@flavioabreu1378]

My mom once told me: “son, some people are so poor, so poor that all they have is money.” I never forgot that.

[@agapembuye9572]

Wow.... This is deep.

[@Jerakye22]

Wow how good

[@KAJALIWA]

Your mum copied bob Marley

[@Patricia.Pangan8]

Great advice ❤🎉

[@ngitheni]

As a South African, I completely agree with what he is saying. These prosperity "churches" are everywhere and I'm saddened by how many people are deceived by this

[@lealeandre1063]

+ngitheni The people who truly love God because they fell in love with His beautiful character will come back to the truth. They will not be fooled for long. Don't be sad, pray that God will open their eyes just like He did it for you. Peace and blessings to you!

[@lynniej8438]

ngitheni yes its true.. and the moment you speak out against them they say you are jealous and also in rebellion. and people are running after the blessing and not Jesus

[@johnaaruakpor1707]

I know a lot of churches in Africa preach against Prosperity and has not deal with a bigger issues in the Church In Africa which Tribalism...

[@evertonporter7887]

We need to boycott these prosperity preachers and their ministries and let them feel the wrath of God through closed, anointed wallets!

[@Lonsoleil]

@@evertonporter7887 And kick their deceitful asses out of politics, too.

[@chrisalmasan2320]

“It’s not sinful to make a lot of money, it’s sinful to want to KEEP a lot of money.” Wow, AMEN!!

[@nickwadson5731]

What about the Poverty Gospel? Seems like the other side of the same heretical coin.

[@bobbyl8640]

@@nickwadson5731 The poverty gospel is "another gospel" as well....except it's on the opposite end. Neither of these two is the TRUE Gospel of Jesus Christ.

[@nickwadson5731]

@@bobbyl8640 My point exactly. It's more readily accepted because it SEEMS to be about self denial.

[@nickwadson5731]

@@bobbyl8640 In more detail - The Poverty Gospel God wants you to be sick and poor. If you are healthy or wealthy, it is because you do not have enough faith and/or are in disobedience to God. God wants you to be sick so that you will learn to obey His Word. "Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word...It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees...I know, LORD, that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me" (Psalm 119:67-75). God wants you to be sick because it demonstrates His power. "Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh...Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me" (2 Corinthians 12:7-9). God wants you to give away everything you have, so clearly that means He wants you to be poor. "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me" (Matthew 19:21). God wants you to be poor so that you will take your eyes off the things of this world. "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Matthew 6:19-21). God wants you to be poor. He demonstrates this by how often the Bible speaks against the evils of money and wealth. "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs" (1 Timothy 6:10). "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money (Matthew 6:24). "But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court? Are they not the ones who are blaspheming the noble name of him to whom you belong?" (James 2:6-7). God wants you to be sick so that you can rely on His strength and learn to obey His Word. God wants you to be poor so that you can learn to trust Him and take your eyes off the things of this world. If you are not sick and poor, it is because you lack the faith to trust God, are not obeying Jesus' command to give everything away, and are holding on to the things of this world instead of longing for your eternal home in Heaven.

[@jkovert]

A smart person with money does not keep money. Money does no good sitting in the bank.

[@BubbaSawyer12]

I'd rather have Jesus than silver and gold, I'd rather be His than have riches untold. I'd rather have Jesus than world wide fame, I'd rather be true to His Holy Name.

[@minnowpd]

When my weary life is O'er , time for me will be no more, I'll be satisfied as long , as i walk let me walk close to thee"

[@klaudiasonko3177]

@Computer User he provides the food

[@klaudiasonko3177]

@Computer User you are wrong, but I will leave your thinking to you dear

[@klaudiasonko3177]

@Computer User well dear I am here you are there. Look around you. But anyway... woow you seem very selfish, but that's ok. Still prayers are sent out for you

[@klaudiasonko3177]

@Computer User it's God with the capital "G" dear. At least respect other people's view. Otherwise don't expect respect towards your person. Believe or don't believe. Visual proof is you yourself ;) that's more than enough

[@deborahekechukwu9419]

Now this is the truth. Raw and undiluted. The prosperity movement teaches that gain is godliness. It's not the true Gospel.

[@coryryan5547]

+Peter Rappit I would say you're not prospering yourself. So you yourself are missing out. How do you explain that sad little hypocritical paradox?

[@coryryan5547]

***** Where's your bag of gold you've been chasing after?

[@peterrappit7502]

+Cory Ryan I will be rich once I pray next Friday for 5 hours

[@fredmcelroy2839]

+Peter Rappit Read James 2

[@fredmcelroy2839]

+Peter Rappit you are right that God does want his people to have Shalom (Ps. 35:27)

[@josephho3099]

Jesus said, My House Shall be a House of Prayer and you all have made it into a market place for trade and profit.

[@quincyprisirie588]

Joseph Ho or people turn it into a disco with flashing light,

[@dying101666]

I'm more familiar with the "den of thieves" version. same thing though.

[@TheProrage509]

A house of mockery and scoffing they don’t fear the wrath and judgement of God

[@roxannetomlin3113]

Joseph Ho that’s what Kanye has done with his $300 jesus shirts!!!! Soooo 😢

[@nottalackey3587]

Oooh. Home run, bro.

[@paulettebensort4958]

When you have Christ in you, you feel content and at peace in every small things you have. Even you are poor you feel rich in all aspect of life because you see all the goodness of the Lord Jesus Christ in all unfortunate circumstances. Believing that God wants / works the best for his people is never wrong.

[@michaelnewzealand1888]

Amen. God works all things for good..... He can even use poor people.

[@TheLightShines]

HALLELUJAH

[@rock2electricboogaloo83]

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[@mikefanofmovies]

"3/25/11 From The Lord, Our God and Savior The Word of The Lord Spoken to Timothy For The Lord’s Little Flock, and For All Those Who Have Ears to Hear Thus says The Lord: Blessed is that servant of Mine who seeks out the poor, whose heart is eager to help the needy, for they know My ways and seek to please Me. Blessed also is My servant who gives out of the abundance they have received, for they walk in My ways. Yet most blessed is My servant who gives from their lack, for they do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with their God; indeed, they have understood. Yet woe to those who ignore the poor and draw back their hand from the needy, while they sit at ease in their abundance. For destitution is coming, and shall be born out of great desolation, in the day I take away their abundance and leave their houses desolate. Woe also to those who say they are My servants, yet refuse to help those in need, for only tears and sorrow await them. And woe to those who fail to give even the smallest amount, claiming they are in lack, for they have no trust, having learned nothing from the poor widow.[1] Little flock, have you learned nothing from My Word? Have you so quickly forgotten My Letters, in where I have taught you the way in which you should walk? Indeed, who you choose defines what you do, as I have already told you.[2] And who are the poor and the needy? How have you treated them, while entreating Me? Do not lie to yourselves, beloved ones. Every one of you who sit at this table want for nothing. Shall you mince words over a dollar, while others sit upon the ground seeking to draw water from a pit? Shall you covet five dollars or even ten as you drive about in your automobiles, while your brothers and sisters abroad willingly walk miles to preach My Word, with joy, even to their dying breath? And still some of you sit at ease in your padded chairs, punching the keys, saying within yourselves, “I am delivered.” You are not delivered! From the power of sin, yes, My children, I have delivered you, yet some of you remain married to this world. And those who remain married to another, even to themselves, can by no means be joined unto Me, lest adultery be brought into the house of The Lord. Beloved ones, you are My treasure. Yet some of you count yourselves as first, having loved another more than Me; therefore you must be last. For I search the hearts and minds. And that discipline reserved for the churches of men, is it not also for you, even to a greater degree? Or have you forgotten this Scripture: For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more? Therefore choose, make your decision... It is time... Says The Lord." www.thevolumesoftruth.com/Reasonable_Service

[@3kyamy3kyamy60]

Where in the Bible does God say he doesn't want you to be rich

[@MrWINNSLAW]

"A Job experience will break any prosperity preacher!"

[@gigglyhugs7410]

Being a preacher is having a job already. Didn't break or change anybody. You need a new song.

[@gigglyhugs7410]

+Giggly hugs He thinks turning a screw on some factory assembly line is the test of one's manhood.

[@gigglyhugs7410]

+Rose van Wyk Right, I missed that-but it only gets worse: He got rid of an horrible wife, got 10 new children from a young hottie in his old age to replace 10 drunkards, got his friends into a meaningful spiritual life , and lived into a ridiculously old age filthy rich and an endless harem to choose from considering the time. He is the poster boy of the prosperity preacher!

[@Stilgar74]

All due respect you misunderstood both Job and prosperity... just as Piper does

[@fantom5894]

Hard to believe the Book of Job is divinely inspired. It depicts God as a mercurial sadist who allows Satan to torment a decent man (and kill his family!) on a whim. Plus it was written by 2 or 3 different people. An early example of cut and paste.

[@reubenfromow4854]

It’s 2019, this came out 10 years ago. The KZbin algorithm has come through for me yet again

[@TheProrage509]

Reuben Fromow it did come out 10 years ago auto correct lol 😂

[@barbieduggan]

Still packed with wisdom. Praise God for his truth that never changes

[@rock2electricboogaloo83]

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[@whittler0507]

Thank you so much for this .. my wife is caught up in this P. Gospel and it is horrible ..God has blessed me in my life .. but it has nothing to do with me .. but all with him .. Iam a dirty filthy sinner who doesn't even deserve heaven .. but it is only because of his love for me I exist .. I believe the Prosperity Gospel is one of the most dangerous beliefs alive and contradicts the entire word of God .. It is a curse on Christianity .. not a blessing and only makes greedy preachers rich .. Thank you for fight against such heresy ..

[@CAIrondad]

Gene!! Whoa.... are you a believer?? If so, you're anything but a "dirty,filthy sinner".... you're a SAINT, precious and beautiful in God's eyes, holy and beloved....

[@whittler0507]

CAIrondad That's right ..Iam a saint of God now .. because Iam a believer .. But I never deserved it .. It was only by his death on the cross that I have anything in Christ ... Just because Christ see's me as beautiful in his sight ..It is because of his Grace ..not mine .. ..Why is it that Christians get over joyed when the Bible talks about Saints .. But when he says all of our Righteousness is of filthy rags we don't like to hear that ? Do you think that just because Iam a believer that Iam no longer a sinner ? Of course were still sinners .. were just saved by grace and our sin's are forgiven ..But I still sin and must be forgiven for it and so are you .. Becoming a believer doesn't mean I cant sin anymore .. It just means I have a Savior who forgives me and cleanses me from my sin .. We will all remain sinners until we join him in heaven and obtain our new glorified bodies ..

[@wendydarell9136]

Gene Messer 1 John 3:9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

[@gregspace2]

Amen ,gene messer

[@knowone11111]

Wendy Darell The Greek reads, "Whoever is born of God does not PRACTICE sin." big contextual difference.

[@BoriPR82]

I read the book think and grow Rich because I so wanted to persue wealth. I believed that what God wanted for me. As I read the book the holy spirit convicted me. There was a clash in my heart. I couldn't finish it. Do not read that book my people. It exhuslts self and wealth when Jesus said deny yourself. I believe that if you make a lot of money it's ok as long as your heart is set on the Lord before all. Now I believe that if being rich will curropt my heart and steer me away from the Lord, I'd rather be in the same financial state I'm in now. If the Lord allows me to make millions may I use it to finance missionaries that preach the cross and the cross only.

[@robraver]

thats a very balanced view you have. Its what our heart is set on...thats always the issue. Jesus addressed wealth and didnt outright condemn it. Its interesting to note He was placed in a rich mans Tomb. A man who was a follower of Him. Lots of people miss that point.

[@myronstutzman1344]

I like the book think and grow rich, in working to become rich you have to build your character, become a better leader, and practice delayed gratification, all noble things, it's not the amount of money that you have it's what you do with that money and what's in your heart determines what you do with that money. With all due respect, only lazy people and people of low character dont strive to make as much money as possible

[@robraver]

@@myronstutzman1344 Yes, some valid points there. We need an economy for society to function. Its how profit driven it is that can get us into all sorts of moral trouble. Not impressed with some of the things I see going on, we are wrecking this Planet...global warming or not...we take and take and give nothing back except our bodies when they expire and get buried.

[@bigginboggin5973]

1 John 15-17

[@robraver]

@Mr. Rogers its what we do with the money, if we treat it as some kind of god then thats not healthy. The truth is, is that we dont take any of it with us once we die. Christianity is about the life to come, and how its better to invest our lives in Christ.

[@keroy4588]

There’s many many people here in the Philippines who really are poor. And in there desperation these prosperity preachers took advantage. “If you bless me God will bless you”. I even heard them say “If the pastor is not rich, he has a problem with his faith”. The love of money is a complete snare. Please pray for my country, God bless.

[@rosannavalerio]

Hi! Filipina here. I agree with you 100%😊

[@DavidPerez-tk1gv]

Let us be stewards of God by sharing joy, peace, and love our savior Jesus gave us. May God Bless the Philippines. To God be all the Glory

[@3kyamy3kyamy60]

Explain to me where God says he doesn't want you to have wealth for how are you to help those who are in need of you are in need

[@DavidPerez-tk1gv]

We can have wealth given by God from his blessings that we can use for enriching the kingdom of God here in earth not for our own pleasures. To God be all the Glory

[@keroy4588]

@@3kyamy3kyamy60 I agree, but help is not always about financial, my brother. There's nothong wrong with wealth, but if that is our main purpose in being a Christian, I don't think we are truly following Christ.

[@GhostMonkey772]

I started drinking when I was 16. I would drink at parties, but I also started drinking alone because I was unhappy, and I was in a lot of emotional pain all the time. My mom was very aggressive when I was younger, and my brother hated her and so did I. He started hanging out with shady people, he started failing all his classes, he was never home, and my parents fought all the time. I also ran away several times. I was always trying to figure out a reason as to why I was here or what the purpose of life was. So, I started looking at different philosophies, religions, and beliefs. When I was 18 after I was hungover, I got on my knees and I prayed for the first time. I asked if God was real that he would show me he was real because I couldn’t take it anymore. I was crying when I prayed for this. At that moment I felt a presence come over me like a wind. It was barely noticeable, but it was unlike anything in my life I had experienced up until that point. I was surprised when I felt it and I remember saying “what was that?” after that experience I pretty much forgot what happened and kept partying, until my senior year when I got arrested. After my arrest, my parents lost all their trust in me and I was expelled from high school. I was told never to come back. At that time, I felt afraid and hopeless. That’s when I started looking for God, and I prayed that he would reveal himself in my life and that he would give me signs. My prayers began getting answered so consistently that I couldn’t deny that God was doing something. It was mysterious and compelling. I ended up in Church and started reading the bible hours a day. I stopped hanging out with all my other friends because they were continually getting arrested. I was able to forgive my family and myself and to ask to be forgiven. I noticed how at Church people were judgmental and how they formed cliques but were afraid to be around anyone else different from them. It increased my faith because I realized Jesus was not like that and ever since I was young, I saw people as people regardless of who they were. After a while, it’s like I could see God's presence was in my life and then it felt like he wasn’t, and then he was, and then he wasn’t. One day I woke up and felt more depressed than I ever have in my entire life. I felt like I was dying on the inside. That night I prayed, and I said, God, I don’t see my life five years from now I'm going to die Jesus save me Lord, please save me. I was weeping when I said it and when I asked him to save me, I felt a presence inside of me like a heartbeat, and I felt it once like a pulse, and I said Lord please save me and I felt it again even stronger. It was like radiance. When I woke up the next morning, I had transformed everything felt brand new like I was a kid again. All my fears and all my racing thoughts everything was gone. I looked at my hands, and I said this can’t be real it’s impossible. When I looked at myself in the mirror, I saw a different person. I started praying, and the holy spirit became entirely real to me it was washing over me and inside of me. It was total love and peace, and I heard a voice but not an audible one, it was an inner voice. It said I am with you; I love you, I will never leave you, it’s done it’s finished. That was May 3rd, 2009, and ever since then I’ve followed God, I have seen many things change and many things I know wouldn’t have changed without faith and belief. I know what it’s like to be lost to feel you have no hope. Don’t ever think you’re stuck, or life can’t change because it can. My mom is a Christian now, Its night and day. Some of the things that went away during that period were severe anxiety and my addiction to alcohol. I’ve seen and experienced so many things that are miraculous and seen how God has worked in my life. When we ask God to forgive us for what we’ve done and turn away from our sins and wrongdoings and we believe in Christ's sacrifice everything changes. His word says if we confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in our hearts that he died and rose again we will have eternal life but not just life after death but abundant life in the present. Our sins are erased not only past, present, and future but our burdens and fears are lifted also. Our thoughts, our minds, our hearts, our souls are transformed and united with God and we know his spirit lives in us. If you seek, pray, and knock you will know JESUS IS KING!!! HE LIVES!

[@Goldrefinedthrufire]

Thank you for this message

[@JonasWong-gb8nj]

Wow amazing story!

[@angel-le9eo]

That's a beautiful testimony, ❤ thank you for sharing , you , through your testimony in Jesus give me much hope for my son 😊

[@SarahBearah2023]

❤ Hallelujah JESUS & so glad to hear you came through all of that.

[@wendeehutchins1246]

I don’t want the world I want my children and my family to know God .

[@dmhtuber]

Great message....I'm in the Philippines and the prosperity message is everywhere. It truly is another gospel and leads Christians straight into the miry clay swamp where nothing lives.

[@daughterofzion.4592]

They're going into the broad way.. Into utter darkness and destruction

[@karenhuggins3702]

Thank you so much, Pastor John. My husband and I were caught up in this movement and ended up almost bankrupt. It was my diligent study of the Word for seven years that saved me from this evil movement and into the Kingdom of God.

[@loveisneverasin9092]

Karen Huggies This man gets to sit on his duff all day making You Tube videos, and then he has the nerve to say Prosperity is evil. Well, John, you would be Plowing the Prairie with an ox team today if it weren't for Prosperity. The Internet was invented because people weren't stuck in a mud hole in Mississippi, either, guy.

[@Jeremiah17910]

@@loveisneverasin9092 are you that stupid, didn't you listen to his words carefully, obviously not, or you would not be making foolish and untrue statements, he never said once prosperity is evil. You have a big mouth and a lying tounge. Repent

[@loveisneverasin9092]

@@Jeremiah17910 .... and You haven't Read the Title to this Video: " Why I ABOMINATE the Prosperity Gospel " John is living a soft, easy lifestyle because of Prosperity ; he is living off the money of others in the Church : when is the last time he burned a Check that was given to him ? (In Disgust of touching that filthy money) ? It's never happened , has it ? This guy looks like he has never Worked a day in his life - totally Weak and Frail ...

[@Mz2wish4]

Very well said. The internet and KZbin videos make this man rich today so he should not buy a house or own a house by the way he is speaking. He is saying it’s not a sin to make money it’s a sin to keep it. Wow that doesn’t make sense and for gullible people who can’t read the Bible and hear the Holy Spirit telling them the truth this guy is right for them and they willow in their sadness. I am so sad that people find it fascinating to find out what the prosperity gospel is about and they think it’s the love of money and they think it’s wrong to be blessed in life and have success in our life’s. They think that is of the devil. But we can only pray that Jesus shows people the real truth.

[@loveisneverasin9092]

@@Mz2wish4 ...you said it was Well Spoken - did you mean My Comment??

[@michaelcarlone3795]

Give us this day our daily bread. Take no thought for tomorrow.

[@marbananta]

It's alright for man to have plans, but make it in harmony with God's will. If He blesses you with prosperous life, use your fortune to help those in needs.

[@spirit-n-truth]

I have tears mustering up hearing this message! Thank you Christ for salvation! Although I don't look like what I've been through. ..BUT GOD I HAVE BEEN SAVED THROUGH JESUS' MERCY & GRACE! I pray for my brothers and sisters nationally & internationally who suffer for the cross. May the blood of the Lamb keep our ears, eyes, minds & body protected against demonic attacks. May His angelic hosts watch over us all our earthly days. I pray for the man of God and his family in this video message for boldly speaking in God's biblical truth. For I do not judge people by their skin tone but rather by their God fearing, believing in the sacrifice of JESUS on calvary for our sins and walking by FAITH guided by the Holy Spirit. I LOVE JESUS(.) Agape Love ..... Mrs. Smiley

[@simi6152]

I admire this preacher! My grandfather was like him, always talking about Jesus and never asking for the riches of this world! He's home now in God's arms. Praise God for all those who preach the true Gospel of Jesus Christ!

[@soulCracka1]

I can say this simply from experience. I have never met a wealthy person that seems to be happy. I have met many in my career and there is a noticeable lack of joy and peace in them. I am not saying ALL are miserable. Just what I have witnessed. So, if you must, go on seeking earthly riches and find out that it is NOT the way to happiness. Praise Jesus!

[@lealeandre1063]

+soulCracka1 You spoke the truth. Money doesn't make people happy. A close relationship with God is proven by a changed life, not a large bank account. That is why this false gospel needs to be denounced. "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come." People who used to be lovers of money are no longer that way after they meet Christ. If a person claims to be in Christ and is still lustful after money, he is not standing in truth. It is that simple. Be blessed!

[@oron61]

If I could gain an energetic, loving, joyful, intellectually stimulating, and fulfilling life in Christ that cured my chronic depression and my personality disorders, I'd be willing to live in a hole, eat nothing but manna and bathe twice a month.

[@Aeterny]

That's because of their worldliness, most who have wealth have done evil for Lucifer in order to get it. And in the end the money isn't really theirs!

[@poorchristopher15]

Being rich is not a curse. The love of money is what is evil.

[@TheJimmybeatz]

God can curse people with money

[@poorchristopher15]

@@TheJimmybeatz quit your job then you idiot

[@bouquetoffood8918]

@@poorchristopher15 You need to REPENT for what you just said. [S]he is your brother/sister. And your offense at that TRUTH means your slip is showing. REPENT, APOLOGIZE and WATCH THE VIDEO in earnest. Shalom and BeBlessed!

[@Dr.Leondria]

We tend to get caught up in if Our Heavenly Father wants us rich or not. He has a plan and purpose for each of us which includes our finances. Our pursuit is His Will for our lives both individually and our part in the Kingdom harvest. Some will have the Finances to pursue His purpose. Some may not. Pursue His Will for your life.

[@poorchristopher15]

@@bouquetoffood8918 Just because I have a lot of money doesn't mean I'm not saved.

[@jiujitsukitty9319]

Prosperity gospel was stared in the garden..by a snake.

[@nathc540]

Powerful 🔥

[@mothermovementa]

Ikr!

[@Rahullazarus]

@@nathc540 It's so stupid that this man is so old and yet lack so much Common sense.....1 Timothy 6:9 simply means that people who desire to be rich end up doing stupid things for money like involving into criminal activities.that's it..James 4:1-2 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God..........you see.God has always wanted us to Give us more but we always limit God .....Philipians 4:9 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. ......it doesn't say God will supply you according to your needs..No....it says God will supply you according to His riches and His riches are more than our needs..... Psalms 2:8 Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.

[@alvarobarreto2286]

@@Rahullazarus Your response is well worded brother. I praise God for building you strong in faith and keeping you well supplied and healthy, in Jesus name.

[@christopherchapman1769]

3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

[@tristavanderwal]

I've watched this a couple of times over the years. We've been missionaries for 20+ years, and at about 7 minutes it always makes me cry. Such a good reminder, so sobering. I have had some good friends who bought into the prosperity gospel, I grieve and pray for them that God will open their eyes before it's too late.

[@peggywarner9481]

MY HUSBAND AND LITTLE BOY DIED...THE DOCTORS TOOK MY HOUSE BECAUSE OF MEDICAL BILLS....I LIVE IN MY CAR...IAM 66 YEARS OLD...I WENT TO CHURCH FOR 50 YEARS....THE PEOPLE IN CHURCH SAID I MUST HAVE SINNED OR I WOULD HAVE MONEY AND MY HUSBAND AND LITTLE BOY WOULD HAVE NOT DIED!!!....I READ MY BIBLE ...GIVE WATER TO HOMELESS....I FORGIVE THOSE THAT DID NOT HELP ME...PLEASE IF YOU SEE THE HOMELESS...HELP THEM!!!

[@jackieruiz2348]

How are you now?

[@tjrizzo1619]

I’m sorry for your loss. And I’m sorry people told you something so heartless.

[@pierrelabounty9917]

Having no things, having all things in Christ. I will remember as I do.the homeless . Strange group of christians. Should take 1st. Epistle to John to heart and meditate on it for awhile and may the Holy Spirit reveal Christ to them.

[@Khiythemusician]

God bless you and the lord loves you 💜💜

[@glenarledge1825]

Those people who said that to you should be ashamed of themselves.

[@JuanMendoza-sp5vt]

i respect this man...i saw gods work personally when he changed my dads life from one day to another from that day on my father preaches gods word and dedicated his life to him he struggles everyday i see it sometimes lights get cut off sometimes he only has 2 to 3 people at his church but he doesnt give up because he knows that his reward is waiting for him in heaven

[@debpratt52]

We've left two churches now as soon as we realized it was prosperity gospel teaching. One pastor turned every sermon to being about money. He would also do a 20-minute tithe sermon before offerings were taken. He said the pastor should live in the most magnificent house in the city. When my husband retired, he said to him, "And now you're going to start your own business and become a millionaire!" My husband said no, he wasn't. The pastor turned away in disgust from him, and then made pointed references in his sermon and basically said good riddance to anyone who didn't agree with him. Please note, that the church was in a very poor section of town and he was trying to squeeze money out of these poor people instead of helping them. You are correct that it's an abomination!

[@lsr69wontquit64]

This has been an awakening for me over many years. The Joyce Meyer teaching was a real hang up. I just listened to paul and emily. They have a great teaching on the real truth. John is also teaching us real truth. That was the real awakening about the wealth these people accumulate. Millions and millions. Living in incredibe or oppulate life styles.

[@rockymountainprincess9078]

One of the most humble and humane messages I've heard in quite some time. It has helped to remind me that what matters most are the souls of people.

[@markfowler3377]

In a wicked world with so many false ambassadors of the Kingdom of God it is encouraging that their are still steadfast teachers in the likes of John Piper. Many false prophets and false teachers today. Make sure you are filled with the Holy Spirit, you are digging in God's word and spending time in God's presence to discern the truth. Jesus is the truth. If you truly know the truth you will discern the lie. So focus on getting to know the truth. The lies of the world will not fill you. You will eat but will be left hungry. Be vigilant my brothers and sisters. Be vigilant

[@souhailaessaadi9670]

This kind of teachings is happening all over the world. I also have been a victime of the prosperity gospel in Europe due to a lack of knowledge of the scriptures and trusting on the preaching of the pastor. Thank you pastor John for your explanation about the prosperity gospel.

[@drg1956]

Well said Pastor John. I was part of this kind of theology once. Then someone mentioned to me that if what this preaching healed everyone who had faith enough to get healed then they should go to every hospital and start raising all the sick. That's exactly what you mention on this video clip. Thank you again Pastor John for the insight

[@Ishengoma1]

You are preaching the Gospel of humility. I like it. Am following your readings and different articles on your website and i recently bought one of your books. Be blessed. Am learning a lot from you Man of God.

[@roshanmaharana]

I'm from India. Eventhough the message is 12 years old but it is still relevant today. Almost 9 years ago one preacher from the charismatic realm came to my place and there he spoke only about being rich and having money and talking about the name it and claim it doctrine. That time me and my family fell into this trap with me being a great victim of that as my faith in Jesus was just because of money and fame. But today, due to availability of internet has led me to the truth. Previously whatever a preacher preached I used to believe blindly. But now because of teachers like John Piper, I'm able to understand these things and have come out of these false teachings. But my family members are still the victims of these prosperity teachers. Hopefully they understand. God bless Pastor Piper for his valuable teaching of the gospel.

[@nangephriam1211]

God bless you Roshan. I too i was once a victim of such doctrine.

[@MatandEst]

AMEN Ps John! preaching the TRUTH even if it hurts to hear it. I wish more high profiles preachers would denounce these teachings too. a great many are led astray by these teachings that compliment our already installed materialistic mind-set. *JESUS IS ENOUGH.*

[@rock2electricboogaloo83]

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[@andreareddorkinghood1371]

Sadly those paators are most likely profiting from prosperity gospel teachings.

[@dennisprow7576]

I would be a fool to turn down the AMAZING blessings of the lord. My job pays well but I will glorify God for multiplying me and I will keep my ears open to his gentle whisper to help others. I hope that one day I have the ability to give someone a car when in need. I pray that I will be able to take in the refugees into my own home, share counter and my love for Jesus. My riches are simply for my father and to glorify him. Right now he's given me a means to pay my debts off so that I may only glorify him even more.

[@karensholar9021]

I love how he humbly explains this. Great Biblical teacher.

[@booboobear1701]

“Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." - Jesus, Mark 11:23-24

[@apocalypto2011]

Thanks for letting extraordinarily clear that the prosperity gospel is not from God. Thank you and God bless you.

[@PhilONE75]

I'm a bit confused because why did the apostle John prayed this 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

[@PhilONE75]

If you're saying prospering is not apart of the Bible and not from God and according to what you wrote, John was not a Christian.

[@apocalypto2011]

PhilONE75 You´re missing the point; It does not refer to mere material things, for the Bible says that the love of money is the root of all evil (1 Timothy 6:10). Thrive is not the same as having plenty. If God allows a Christian win the lotto, in a matter of months or even days, he would forget about Him, however good intentions man could have. Therefore, it´s important to ask the Holy Spirit guidance and understanding when reading the Bible.

[@coryryan5547]

PhilONE75 God allows prosperity both to good and evil. Stop talking.

[@PhilONE75]

1Tim6:10 is correct, having money is not evil but the love of it is a root of all evil there's nothing wrong with having money and also, when the Apostle John prayed that prayer he means in everything so I'm assuming everything even in our health, now I heard one of John Pipers other videos attacking that part of prosperity that we should not have good health, in the process he is making the word of God of no effect.

[@christinemosley1475]

I was caught up in this, praise God i am being renewed in my mind! Please, please do not stop preaching truth! Bless you John Piper!

[@eddieanis2886]

John, Im glad you mention about the Philippines. This is really happening in my country. Poor people are easily convinced by Pastors that took advantage of their ignorance.

[@slick_Ric]

what makes it so hard about being financially well-off and having faith in God is that your financial safety does not allow you to easily face the kind of trouble that causes most people to realize how powerless they are and that God holds the only true power. only those who have faced rock bottom circumstances can easily understand the humility that true faith requires. those who are rich, even if they wanted to have faith, probably would never be sure. how do i know i don't just thank God because i'm financially safe? how sincere are my praises? the rich man has very little reference point here. hit bottom and you'll see your faith for what it is. until then, you can't be too sure, so just praise and praise and praise God and continually feel you can't praise enough. maybe that'll give you a feel for true faith, over time. but there's no point in being ashamed of wealth itself. Jesus prized humility above all, not physical poverty. just poverty makes it a lot easier to accept God.

[@Lonsoleil]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@olboijohnson4251]

Very good point. Its funny cus i been a believer and poor my whole life, and I often challenge God or rather myself with, 'how do i know my faith is genuine?' Because im poor i don't really have a choice but to believe and depend on The Father. But if i were rich, and able to solve my own problems, would I pray and give thanks and praises then?

[@lilianezeli5521]

I agree. Money gives this illusion of security. What then happens when all is gone in a bleep, like in the case of Job.

[@marianel7630]

Agree totally with you Pastor John . I resent the Prosperity Gospel brought here by Americans . Just so sad . People are being fed lies and not the TRUTH. Continue speaking against this Menace. It's just so sad. Thank you for speaking the Truth 🙏

[@maytvargas]

God bless you John Piper!

[@gigglyhugs7410]

John's followers are too bankrupt to send him any money; so they just send him their love. God bless you!

[@lilacmilkshake8694]

+Eternity With Christ You are going to be so miserable walking on those streets of Purist Gold surrounded by walls of Precious Stones. Remember, Diamonds Are Forever. Bond.......James Bond.

[@SuperYGOD]

I went through sickness followed by financial hardships, which made me seek God for miracles. There was no doubt about my healing, because of the amount of people praying. I was almost willing to lie about my health, so that I could have a miracle testimony. No miracles, but blame for not believing or unconfessed sin in my life. The whole experience has brought me closer to the Lord, and given me the gift of trusting the Lord for daily bread. God brings healing in many ways.

[@SuperYGOD]

Amen. The Scriptures promise trials and tribulations to those who are willing to take up the Cross and follow Christ. If we preach the Gospel , we will be persecuted, but the prosperity gospel is the other gospel.

[@SuperYGOD]

***** We all have lied, so we all deserve the lake of fire. Justice must be served, so what must we do to be saved?

[@SuperYGOD]

''2 Timothy 2:24-25 The Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged. With gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, And they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.''

[@michaelnewzealand1888]

Good testimony brother. The Lord works in each life differently, Praise His name he is working in yours!

[@SuperYGOD]

Many people fall victim to the prosperity gospel. Many bitter back sliders are the consequence of tithe and God owes 10 fold, or we all will receive miraculous healing. Jesus promised trials and tribulations, but salvation for those who follow and trust Him.

[@devanshroyal8372]

I've had really strong desire for wealth, there were times I had a lot of abundance and realized that they only expanded the emptiness in me. I had to humble myself because the wealth was also a source of pride. I no longer desire for riches, I only want to be spiritually rich

[@futuresite11]

But, never you fear, my good friend - God sees ALL, and will reward each of us ACCORDINGLY. This is why I'm so happy to be His son. Because, He said, if we love HIM that we will keep His commandments. Amen

[@rodneybrown6020]

"If we love God as much as we should, surely we cannot dream of a loved object beyond Him which He might help us to obtain." A.W. Tozer

[@macpoeticflow2869]

My parents I believe are unrealistic about their expectations of what a Christian should have. I have always followed the love of Christ not for what he can do for me but for his sacrifice. I also do not believe I am not wealthy because I have done something wrong or am being punished. I always have believed the riches referenced in heaven are far and well beyond anything we could comprehend or even imagine in this world. If it wasn’t it would not be the ultimate reward. I think it’s far wrong to compare treasures in heaven to worldly things.

[@Ronald57able]

Amen!!! Keep speaking the truth John!! God bless you man!!

[@mrcfuldeeds]

Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing! I love that and I'm sticking to it! Praise the Lord for the light and temporary!

[@asermerdekiyos9510]

In one time I was believe in prosperity gospel but it makes me focusing only in this world and when I understand that I reject it and change my focus to spiritual world love you the great man of God john piper love you ❤

[@kremmon21]

Thank you for exposing this false teaching that has hurt many people.

[@lawandtheprophets7489]

You are just fine with the Gospel that God wants everyone sick and poor? Ouch! Now that's what I call hurtful, especially to Him.

[@lealeandre1063]

One Lord One Love, What hurts God are idolaters who worship money instead of him. Colossians 3: 5 "Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry." How can you claim to know that hurts God and you don't even know His word? Jesus was so right about the many false prophets who will rise up in the last days. You are certainly one of them. Repent while there is time.

[@jeremyevans1135]

Check out Proverbs 30:8-9.

[@tobieaina]

One Lord One Love not at all. Paul says in Acts 17 that God is mot worshipped with mere human hands AS IF HE NEEDED anything. God doesn't need your riches to be glorified. God already owns everything on the "earth and the fullness thereof". God is glorified when we accept His grace and our sins are forgiven and we're adopted as children

[@bobs8005]

Law and the Prophets making up lies to help sick and poor people doesn’t help them...of course God blesses people but what Piper is saying about people who preach false hope for those poor about giving in order to see God bless them is common in third world countries...

[@kevindelorme8002]

The covid-19 effect on the world and the world's economy drops the prosperity gospel on its head. Only one way and that is through Jesus Christ. Thank you John Piper for sharing the truth and prayers for all those deceived by the prosperity gospel.

[@HogdaddyGlenn]

Love your truth and insights on the prosperity gospel. I too am a victim of the prosperity gospel but Jesus has brought me through it. Thank you and keep on sharing brother.

[@chigozie_chukwuma]

Pastor John, from a young Nigerian lawyer who is passionate about young people and youths in the rural communities, thank you ☺🙇🏽‍♂️🙌🔥. I enjoy your articles and your sermons. Thank you ☺.

[@longdrive4319]

Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. 3 John 1:2

[@armandopalmero7390]

Psalm 35:27 ...let God be magnified,who has the pleasure in the PROSPERITY of his servant. Joshua 1:8 this book of the law shall not depart from your eyes but you meditate day and night then you will have your way PROSPEROUS and have a good success. A christian who understand the teachings of Word of God about.money .you have the right to be prosperous and become rich.why ? Soon you will give up your wealth to FINANCE the preaching of the gospel in all its expences.and thats the Devil does not like you to do. King David was so Rich and Prosperous that He only FINANCE the building of the TEMPLE In extravagant way.why He did that?its all for the Glory of God.

[@kenduzouir]

This man is 100% correct, the prosperity gospel has brought a lot of pains and emotional trauma to the African continent, in Nigeria for example every street have a church yet the level of crime is so high, the churches are full to the brim but the amount of righteousness in the land is very negligible, many pastors and prophets and bishops etc have erroneously assume the position of an emperor ruling their own domain seeing congregants as their subject, preachers don't see themselves as servants in Gods kingdom anymore they use Lord's names as a tool to create a brand for themselves, today in many churches across the world there is no genuine love among brethren, worldliness, greed, covetousness and vanities with no substantial progress has become the order of the day yet countries like China Japan, Dubai that does not believe much in the Lord Jesus and his Kingdom are advancing forward everyday. Something is seriously wrong somewhere.

[@quincyprisirie588]

kenduzouir adeniyi sadd,

[@rebeccafrost5542]

Love ur comment. God ways aren't like our ways. God doesn't blessed based on relationships. Futhermore, the devil provides prosperity too. I believe in prosperity preaching to a certain degree. I know the plans he have for me. 1st prosperity plan is my Christian conduct.

[@dannysimfannyofgod6737]

Yeah what's wrong is called the fruits of deception

[@summertime8879]

This same blueprint is happening Alllllllllll around the world......lots of churches and more crime - very sad! Wish I could copy this comment - sooooooooo POWERFUL!!!

[@antimammonandusuryconquero3723]

China is experiencing great revival.

[@slick_Ric]

the New Testament exalts poverty because those with less material possessions have much less to be attached to in this world. it's a mental thing. do not seek to be poor but seek the humility and lack of earthly attachment of the 'poor', because only with such a character can one truly accept God. anyone who exalts themself by saying "see! Jesus said poor people are closer to God so i'm better than you!", poor as they may be, nonetheless fall under the other rule Jesus preached, that those who exalt themselves will he humbled. God doesn't have it for everyone of his children to be uniformly rich OR poor. God has given to each one their proper yoke. be what you are. if you're financially rich, praise God. if not, praise God. the only important thing is to always praise God and commit to live your life aimed towards God. remember always that Jesus proved once and for all that God will always love those who turn back towards God. to know this deeply is to be know the only True Wealth.

[@kgabomolele3346]

Amen

[@lleange363]

Two things I request of You (Deprive me not before I die): Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches- Feed me with the food allotted to me; Lest I be full and deny You, And say, “Who is the Lord ?” Or lest I be poor and steal, And profane the name of my God. Proverbs 30:7‭-‬9

[@geneilarco5083]

This is so true. I have also received this message by revelation. Upon reading the new testament, I found out that Jesus' concept of richness and abundance is not the same as this world's riches and abundance. Jesus Himself lived a simple life. And yet He lived and gave fully to everyone. He even gave away His precious life. This is RICH SALVATION.

[@abbypepper2867]

no amount of money can give you peace...the peace that surpass all understanding

[@peacefulwife5199]

AMEN, sister, AMEN.🙏

[@lordvicious3980]

The arguments that arise on these videos astound me. Instead of bantering back and forth in an attempt to convince each other that your opinion is the correct one, pray for one another, involve Scripture and let His words be the final opinion. If someone has a thought that does not align with the truth of Scripture, do not get angered or offended, remember the moment of your own conversion and the time and restoration you needed through the Spirit, and the counsil and discipleship of mature believers that were poured into your own life to get you to where you are today by the grace and mercy of Christ. The world will know us by our love and we do so great an injustice to the name of our Lord when we fight amoungst ourselves and with unbelievers. Even Jesus himself tempered his holy, just wrath when dealing with sin and immaturity. We should cautiously, and gently follow His lead before we hurl so many words from behind our keyboards knowing noone will hold us accountable for our actions. But then again we will be, won't we?........

[@iyke211]

Lord Vicious God bless u for this.. and grant u His wisdom more abundantly...

[@hosannayeshua]

Go head, John Piper. You have studied and shown yourself approved, APPROVED...and I know my measure is of man but it is so beautiful to see God's radiance on you!

[@3kyamy3kyamy60]

3/25/11 From The Lord, Our God and Savior The Word of The Lord Spoken to Timothy For The Lord’s Little Flock, and For All Those Who Have Ears to Hear Thus says The Lord: Blessed is that servant of Mine who seeks out the poor, whose heart is eager to help the needy, for they know My ways and seek to please Me. Blessed also is My servant who gives out of the abundance they have received, for they walk in My ways. Yet most blessed is My servant who gives from their lack, for they do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with their God; indeed, they have understood. Yet woe to those who ignore the poor and draw back their hand from the needy, while they sit at ease in their abundance. For destitution is coming, and shall be born out of great desolation, in the day I take away their abundance and leave their houses desolate. Woe also to those who say they are My servants, yet refuse to help those in need, for only tears and sorrow await them. And woe to those who fail to give even the smallest amount, claiming they are in lack, for they have no trust, having learned nothing from the poor widow.[1] Little flock, have you learned nothing from My Word? Have you so quickly forgotten My Letters, in where I have taught you the way in which you should walk? Indeed, who you choose defines what you do, as I have already told you.[2] And who are the poor and the needy? How have you treated them, while entreating Me? Do not lie to yourselves, beloved ones. Every one of you who sit at this table want for nothing. Shall you mince words over a dollar, while others sit upon the ground seeking to draw water from a pit? Shall you covet five dollars or even ten as you drive about in your automobiles, while your brothers and sisters abroad willingly walk miles to preach My Word, with joy, even to their dying breath? And still some of you sit at ease in your padded chairs, punching the keys, saying within yourselves, “I am delivered.” You are not delivered! From the power of sin, yes, My children, I have delivered you, yet some of you remain married to this world. And those who remain married to another, even to themselves, can by no means be joined unto Me, lest adultery be brought into the house of The Lord. Beloved ones, you are My treasure. Yet some of you count yourselves as first, having loved another more than Me; therefore you must be last. For I search the hearts and minds. And that discipline reserved for the churches of men, is it not also for you, even to a greater degree? Or have you forgotten this Scripture: For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more? Therefore choose, make your decision... It is time... Says The Lord.

[@EstrellaBonita47]

Psalm 23:1 THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD I SHALL NOT WANT...!!!! And I'm not thirsty anymore For I'm drinking from the LIVING WATER !!! My Lord Jesus!!! Come to Jesus and you will find true happiness.:) God bless.

[@rock2electricboogaloo83]

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[@garethifan1034]

Biblical truth from John - this is excellent stuff and a Biblically balanced view.

[@36742650885]

i think people can drive off one side of the ditch or the other, it is most certainly a snare to crave riches, to trust in riches. but it is true for us to understand that God will supply our needs, we should not think that we need to live in poverty to be a ''good christian''

[@yehudilolam]

Not necessarily. People invest their time to achieve what they invested for. People are rich because they invested their time to become rich. People are intelligent, because they spent time to learn. Christians are complimented by God, because they let everything about themselves go and worked for God. Working for God is not collecting money from poor gullible people in the name of God.

[@36742650885]

there are definately crooks out there

[@mariannelee9824]

Arthur Blessit comes to mind as I listen to true Christianity. Humble servant of the Lord preaching to many people groups around the world. Thankyou Jesus.❤️

[@tracemusic777]

Godliness with contentment is great gain, not Godliness with money.

[@farianinuralam7055]

agree with you

[@coryryan5547]

+Peter Rappit And where is your money? Do you even have a job?

[@peterrappit7502]

+Cory Ryan I have a job. I'm a janitor at Wal-mart.

[@lealeandre1063]

There's nothing wrong with Janitors at Walmart. They are God's children too. Shame on you for having an attitude like you are better than them. This kind of mindset is exactly the fruit one can expect from the prosperity gospel, this doctrine of demons.

[@coryryan5547]

***** what are you then? janitor at kmart now? congratulations. you make in a month what i make in a day.

[@brittonsmith8442]

I think his framework on “prosperity” preaching is limited, I sit under a prosperity ministry. He is speaking in absolutes without understanding that money is simply a tool. Money gets things done in this world and helps us spread God’s grace. There’s so much of what he’s saying that’s accurate if “prosperity” is limited to monetary gain alone and its pursuit

[@diamond9650]

Agree

[@JuliaShalomJordan]

I agree with this truth 100%. It makes me sad to see this prosperity gospel preached so much in America. If the church provides the same thing as the world (the illusion of satisfaction through worldly riches) then what's the point?

[@lealeandre1063]

+Julia Shalom Jordan There is no point. That's why so many people who truly love God are walking away from these places. They recognize that God is not there.

[@kneeldiamond128]

America is America because of wealth.

[@meplife7313]

I was one of those people that walked away thankfully. i was in this type of church for years and I woke up thanks to chronic illnesses I couldn't get to church and that's when I really started searching the truth of God's word and also came across some great teaching about why the doctrine I followed was wrong. Just to think if I hadn't of got sick I probably still would've been in that type of church blindly going along with it. Although I did question a few things when I was there and I believe that was the Holy Spirit guiding me to seek truth of God's word. Of course for me being chronically sick... well I was given scriptures to quote out loud daily to speak my healing into existence, etc... you know all the usual whacky stuff they believe which isn't scriptural.

[@alexzandr1497]

Me Plife god definitely helped you get out of it and showed you the truth and evil of the Prosperity gospel

[@marciadelpratt1875]

Thank you John piper for studying the word of God to educate the people both Christians and non christians . May the lord hands be upon you always and those that are carrying on with this Gospel .

[@nigellbutlerrr2638]

God does not want Christians to be rich, this is secondary, He is absolutely correct, CORRECT, The "eye of a needle" is actually a narrow gate in a wall of old jerusalem. prosperity preachers are wrong. The gospel is about forgiveness, and love, and sonship of God, by Jesus, not about prosperity...

[@lealeandre1063]

Amen!

[@cocoajo]

LOL! Forgiveness from what? Himself? He sacrificed himself to save us from - himself! okay makes sense.

[@coryryan5547]

Guess you never had or witnessed someone who took responsibility of yours or someone else's wrongdoing

[@cocoajo]

but who did wrong, though? In who's eyes?

[@coryryan5547]

cocoajo If any of us say we did nothing wrong in our entire lives; we are liars.

[@timwannewanne6435]

This is the raw message of GOD......prosperity gospel is satanic, sensual and earthly.

[@rock2electricboogaloo83]

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[@lionofjudahlambofgod9132]

Thank god for this pastor. Jesus said something along the lines of it being harder for a camel to pass through a needle

[@Aeterny]

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.

[@cradle_of_milf4991]

I’m not religious and hate organized religion for the most part but I recognize he’s a good person and genuinely wants to help people. Respect.

[@jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjaye]

As John Piper says in this vid, there are people who present the gospel as a immediate promise that when you follow Christ you will become rich. This, in a sense is true, as Piper points out. But the way some people present it as is that the moment you follow Christ everything falls in to your lap. But this is wrong.Indeed, one day all the riches we could ever dream of will be given to those who have faithfully followed Christ, but first we must face the trials that Satan hits us with. We have to "stand firm till the end" in Christ to inherit this fortune and much more. God wishes for everyone to have inherit this treasure, but now because of sin that is not possible. Only those who choose to follow Christ and stand firm in Him will receive the inheritance, and only those who choose to put their life in God's hand shall receive the inheritance. So I ask anyone who's reading this right now... have you chosen to follow Christ???

[@jasminedaniels3317]

hey do u know who paul crouch is?

[@jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjaye]

not yet, i'm about to look him up:D

[@jasminedaniels3317]

okay well he was a pasor and he dies he was on a christian channel called tbn

[@jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjaye]

yeah ive heard of tbn thou:D

[@jasminedaniels3317]

o ok

[@AdstarAPAD]

1 Timothy 6 5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. ""Gain is godliness"" that's the prosperity doctrine.

[@fenderjazz5710]

Amen

[@JohnJohnson-dj2dv]

I would stop calling this earthly prosperity message of these false preachers a 'gospel' because it is not good news...not by any stretch of the imagination.

[@kenh3961]

I just came upon this .... what a true servant of God this man is in life. Very devout and passionate about God. He totally hit this on the head by exposing the false teachings of prosperity preachers.

[@jeremy144713]

I love his point but I disagree with money or Being “rich” is a curse. The Bible makes it really clear that the LOVE of money is what is sinful for we cannot serve 2 Gods. We have to pick one

[@bammorales182]

He didn't say being rich is a curse.... Listen to it again

[@jeremy144713]

ABRAHAM FADES he did...clearly and he said here as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5jGZKZsiaiGjNk

[@bouquetoffood8918]

@@bammorales182 It is not a sin to become rich, but it is a sin to remain personally rich: "Go now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. 2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten. 3 Your gold and silver are cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire; ye have heaped treasures together for the last days. ..." It's James the fifth chapter IF you are interested. Shalom!

[@BackToOrthodoxy]

I love John Piper. Gentle, yet cutting in conviction.

[@MaevaStardust]

These so called prosperity gospel preachers encourage people to focus more on richness rather than telling people that they should turn from their sin and repent back to Christ. They are the devil's minions from the pit of hell and it's heartbreaking that they are growing and growing everyday. Just proved that the way to eternal life is indeed narrow and only few will make it.

[@lealeandre1063]

+Selene Sonja So true.

[@kneeldiamond128]

The people they preach to are saved already. They need not repeat that message.

[@jeremyevans1135]

Yes, but what should follow after that? Is encouraging people to seek ways to prosper materially by filling the pockets of their preachers an adequate course of action?

[@loveisneverasin9092]

Jeremy Evans + The original complaint by the Ms, is that they are not preaching Salvation. Your comment implies that she is wrong about that, and you are triangulating to a Sanctification point to continue the assault. That will fail, too, and be dismissed: they preach the Full Gospel. A ministry that does not mention Healing is not preaching the Whole truth.

[@hammanbanjiram1611]

Thank God for Pst. John Piper. May God continue to bless you in Jesus name.

[@sserena1229]

As I learned recently…we must always check if we are in the faith. I didn't know what it means to be a TRUE converted Christian. I thought all Christians who believe and confess with their mouth that they are Born Again are regenerated by God. This sadly is not true. True Christians must show what they call "fruit of their Salvation" meaning that they are really Born Again. They will start to hate things of the world and gravitate towards things of God. Taking off our self-righteousness and giving God full control over our life. This is the hardest part of walking as a true Christian because every so often the ugly head of our pride, selfishness and lust starts to creep in but thanks to the Holy Spirit that convicts our heart when it does.

[@victorgrebelsky1869]

Save your breath Julie, these people worship theology, and will more than likely never in this lifetime experience the baptism of the Holy spirit. The only thing they know is what they've been brainwashed by, and sadly, we know it as "Calvinism". Authored/originated by John Calvin, a bloodthirsty man who burned alive at the stake those who disagreed with his endless demonic theology.....

[@0Nardock0]

Here in Brazil the prosperity gospel dominates the evangelical scene, they are everywhere and it's even hard to just say that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. People got brainwashed. They preach that there are works involved in the salvation process, like the things of the law of Moses, which I know and many knows that it's not true.

[@Lonsoleil]

They'll stop when they can't pay their bills while their fat rich pastors & clergy ask them for more and more money.

[@Lightman741]

God saved me from the prosperity gospel Church I used to go to

[@ANNROSETTE100]

Jesus life is the perfect example to follow

[@GayChristianFellowship]

Americans are rich compared to other people in the world. I don't think its wrong to be successful as a Christian but I find that great wealth takes so much of our time away from the things of God that its just not worth it.

[@Cabaltuber]

This is one of the best rebukes of prosperity theology I've ever seen.

[@kingdomambassador1904]

Caleb Theology is the study of God. And the atrocities of these bare face vipers is VOID of Elohim.. ‘Doctrine’ may be a better and separate descript.

[@savvyt1212]

Thank you so very much!! Spread this truth and God bless you!!!👏👏👏 Please Please Please read the whole bible yourselves so you may know God's will. You must read it yourself...YOU MUST!! The prosperity gospel is so wicked and yet when they teach it, it will sound biblical to you.

[@amosbryan6517]

Be blessed Pr John Piper. Started to follow your KZbin videos recently but it has changed the way I thought life should be. Keep touching nations and let people who we are in Christ. God bless🙏🏻

[@563494019]

I believe, after listening to Mr. Piper, that He doesn't understand or at least confused on what prosperity is in God's word. the definition as I understand it is having all my needs met financially and have some extra to give in "offerings." It does not necessarily mean being " RICH." What is rich or prosperous for me here in the good ole USA most definitely looks different then say what a Jamaican in a grass hut sees as prosperous. Being rich and being prosperous are two totally different things.

[@coryryan5547]

In Piper's defense. He didn't say he abominates PROSPERITY. But PROSPERITY *GOSPEL*. The same gospel that tells you to wear fancy clothes, and cars and fake things you can't afford just because you should look flashy as representative of God, who is richest of all being. Because apparently, this gospel works best if you loan as much as possible from 21th century capitalistic bank system and buy as much unaffordable things as possible. To quote him directly, which I think you missed: "They're not blessing _usually_" "I don't mean it's sinful to make a lot of money." What I and he already know is that it's not through sacrifice of Jesus that someone makes lot of money. Because if wicked men make lot of money, what does that mean? Jesus blessed him? No. He worked for it. You gotta work for it. If you work for money, you will definitely get money, however small or great. If you work for God, you will definitely gain God at your side.

[@TheResonating]

lol all these prosperity gospel people trying to defend their abuse of God for money in the comment section.

[@loveisneverasin9092]

TheResonating + Your favorite Denominations are driving folks to them: I would rather meet in one of the Stone buildings in every Downtown district, but they have decided an empty landmark is more important than meeting our spiritual needs.

[@loveisneverasin9092]

By the way, how much are those monstrous Cathedrals worth? The Anti-prosperity crowd are the worst offenders.

[@charliechan6892]

@@loveisneverasin9092 doesnt matter how much anything is worth, we should meet up and discuss christ anywhere possible. The location doesnt matter, the message and intent matter, like the prosperity gospel, you are focused on the wrong things, God doesn't really care where you prefer to meet up, that's the point, we are to just meet up and praise the lord, amen.

[@nottalackey3587]

And the irony is most of them don't have any. I read somewhere that people who hear these preachers have 30% of the net worth of the average Christian. I guess it's their own "Left Behind" movie. However, I agree with the other replier. These dead denominations that support homosexuality, Communism, etc. send a lot of people who weren't going to find God anyway to a different wrong path. The church of my youth (Presbyterian) was like that. The pastor didn't want to offend anybody so he preached nothing and what I heard in 3d grade Sunday School (miracles, Jesus feeding huge crowds with scraps, etc) was never even talked about upstairs, let alone lived out. One of my parents, from a family in witchcraft for 200 years and the other an agnostic were comfortable there, and I am sure the devil was too. As a result, I believed Christianity was a hoax and quit when I was 11, the only thing that saved me from atheism, but God got ahold of me years later with the truth. If it weren't for 200 years of compound interest from endowments they would all have closed by now, but it won't be long before they bleed out. Thank God.

[@peterrappit7502]

physical prosperity is lies used as bait by the prince of this world, the devil. spiritual prosperity remains no matter what is destroyed or taken away from you in this world

[@lealeandre1063]

+Peter Rappit Amen. Jesus did not preach prosperity on this earth. He preached the coming of God's kingdom as the time when we will be comforted. Luke 6: 24 ""But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort."

[@runsontrails3091]

I lOVE DR . PIPER. I had him in a class when in College. He was just impassioned then. His Church was also a great place to worship. My town is small and lacks for biblical preaching.

[@TT-ik3zq]

Having been a part of the prosperity gospel for nearly 10 years, it nearly made me lose not only my faith in God but my livelihood as well. It's very sneaky and dangerous!!!

[@SpectatorAlius]

@tracey T Congratulations on your escape! I hope you have great success at turning other people away from the Prosperity Gospel and back to the *real* Gospel!

[@markjohnson9455]

Were you able to regain your faith?

[@shuwandabryant7192]

3 days before 2020 begins & this is still relevant 💯

[@marlonmorales8672]

Aww, my country 'Philippines' was special mentioned here and Pastor John is right. Thanks for the clarification Pastor. God bless.

[@DB786S]

This is true, undiluted gospel. I always try and imagine what Paul was like, and I always see pastor John Piper in front of me. Pastor John, thank you for your biblical teachings. It has built me up so much since I became a true follower of Jesus. Thank you Holy Spirit for teaching us through Pastor John. 🙏 Jakes Du Plessis - South Africa 🇿🇦