The Prosperity Gospel – When Paying Tithes Goes Wrong

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PAYING TITHES LEAVES, many Christians broke, busted, and disgusted. They pay tithes hoping for blessings and miraculous breakthroughs. But what they discover is that tithing and prosperity don’t go hand-in-hand.

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A Gospel of Loss

The following video is of a young woman who shares her tithing testimony. She talks about how she got caught up in the Prosperity Gospel and tithing and lost everything.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is the Prosperity Gospel Theology?

The Prosperity Gospel Theology, often referred to simply as the Prosperity Gospel, is a belief among some Christian denominations that financial blessings and physical well-being are the will of God for Christians.

Adherents are taught that faith, positive speech, and tithing to religious causes will increase one’s material wealth. Critics argue that this theology deviates from traditional Christian teachings on humility and the dangers of materialism.

Who Preaches Prosperity Gospel in the United States?

The Prosperity Gospel is preached by several prominent televangelists and pastors in the United States. The top five most well-known Prosperity Gospel preachers include Joel Osteen, Creflo Dollar, Kenneth Copeland, Benny Hinn, and T.D. Jakes. These figures often attract large television audiences and have built significant ministries around this theology.

Is the Prosperity Gospel False?

The Prosperity Gospel, which claims that God rewards faith with financial prosperity and physical well-being, is considered by many traditional Christians to be a false gospel that deviates from core biblical teachings.

One relevant verse from the King James Version (KJV) is 1 Timothy 6:10: “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” This verse emphasizes the dangers of prioritizing material wealth over spiritual growth and faithfulness.

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