Don’t Drink the Kool Aid
Posted on July 28th, 2008 by The Reformer into the Prosperity Doctrine categoryI just had to post this. These are serious responses from a blog I found about Sen. Grassley investigation into prosperity gospel preachers. It is actually scary how brainwashed these people sound. Reading through I almost threw up in my mouth, just a little. Its strange to me that at least 80% of the responders are women.
Gail H: When I first heard about the investigation, I was stunned. Then very upset- what if it were true that the Copelands and others have taken us for fools? Then, God spoke to my heart and I realized, they have not made fools of us or taken us for what we have. The reason for Sen. Grassley’s attack is nothing more than satan rearing his ugly head once again. You see, if we are downtrodden, in ill health and suffering, why would any one want to follow Jesus. Sure rewards in Heaven are nice, but what about right NOW? Do you want to follow someone that leads you into despair and sickness? Prosperity means so much more than the media could ever fathom.
Maxine Wilford: I have been supporting KCM for many years, and I have never heard Brother Copeland beg for any money. So I say to Mr Robert Luchow, you do not know the Copelands and it is best for you to stay out of this. God does not take kindly to people(ignorant or not)touching His anointed one.
Bettie: Ihave followed and supported the Copeland's ministry since 1977. I have been a good Berean and checked their teaching with the scriptures and never found a questionable doctrine. I will do whatever I can to help stop this illegal persecution. Certainly I will join others in prayer and God will hear from heaven and heal our land.
Tammy Roig: I am fully behind KCM. I truly believe this is more a personal attack than a religious one. Sen. Grassley is just using the power that was given him to pursue and deep seated jealously of successful ministers. I have been following KCM for six years and have never seen them "begging", "pleading" or "tricking" people into sending them money. I believe that KCM, Joyce Meyer and Creflo Dollar are all Godly ministries that function under Godly principals and are not "fooling" their partners and givers.
Deborah: We have supported KCM for about 15 years. They have changed our lives because of what they have taught us about The Word of God. The Senator fails to understand we have the mind of Christ, along with The Word, along with the teaching we receive from these ministries. I think the greatest way to settle this issue is to vote these life long Officials out of office and put in people who understand the phrase "One Nation Under God…."
Karen: If these ministers are blessed with prosperity, I am happy for them. It is God's reward for the work they do. I could not put a price on the positive changes in my life as a result of these ministries. Throughout this attack, we must be continue to believe and trust God.
Sharon: This is all out spiritual warfare. Satan is having a temper tantrum because the good news of God's love is covering the earth and the church is being prepared for what we need to know in these last days. I am humbled and honored to watch KCM walk in love yet stand firm both legally and in the Spirit.
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July 29th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
The only thing that comes immediately to mind is 2 Tim 4:1-8
1In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. 3For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. 5But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
6For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. 7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Sounds like Paul was really into the prosperity doctrine, wasn’t he? (NOT!)
I feel like crying when I read deceived, blind comments such as those quoted in the opening post.
July 30th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
It is sad to see how blind they are.I also had the vomit reaction… yuck
August 6th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
I believe that faith and money and nothing to do with each other. Copeland is in the wrong. Its showing that our president gives 15 billion to Africa, OUR PRESIDENT (a secular office). While Copeland lives in his huge house…and he thinks its ok because its God’s money. Really? Does God want you to buy that Rolls Royce (prosperity paster Creflo (sp?) Dollar bought a Rolls Royce, I kid you not) or give money to stop AIDS?
August 7th, 2008 at 8:36 am
Yeah, Dollar is one of the worst. But he is definitely not alone. ABC news’ 20/20 did a great investigation into prosperity preachers. Click here for the video clip and scroll down to bottom of the page. These crooks got Rolls’, Benz’s, multiple mansions, vacation condos in the Caribbean, private jets, $5,000 tailored suits, limousines with drivers, maids, butlers, etc. The list goes on and on. But to clarify, I don’t think any of these things are wrong in and of themselves. What’s wrong is when they buy all that crap with other people’s money that they gained from manipulating / quilting into writing $100 checks for “ministry purposes.” It’s all a big effing joke!
August 7th, 2008 at 8:37 am
ally? Does God want you to buy that Rolls Royce (prosperity paster Creflo (sp?) Dollar bought a Rolls Royce, I kid you not) or give money to stop AIDS?
I think they think that they can buy the Rolls and give money to stop AIDES too. Are you sure they are only buying Rolls and not giving to any worthy causes at the same time?
August 7th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Well, everyone and their mother’s know about the Rolls Royce because they flaunt it (like rappers). If they do give to charitable organizations, they either don’t give as much or don’t think as highly of charity as they do of giving to Rolls Royce.
Really, does it matter though? They’re just preaching what people want to hear; that God really wants you to be rich, selfish and materialistic. At least they live what they preach.
August 7th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Yes and no. It matters because it is sickening how they basically steal from people under the guise of being a faithful Christian but, as you stated, it also doesn’t matter because for every person that wises up and stops sending these crooks money, another confused soul starts. All we can do is pray that God will continue to lift the sheets and reveal how wrong these people are. We saw it happen with Jimmy Swaggart, Jim Bakker, Ted Haggard, etc. so hopefully it will continue.
August 8th, 2008 at 8:03 am
I think the only way that is going to happen is if we keep a balanced perspective about how much they are really giving to the poor and recognizing them for that. Then at the same time exposing them in all of the ways they are taking peoples money to promote their own lavish lifestyles.
Normal people don’t want to give to organizations where their money does not go directly to the need.
These people need to lose their celebrity status. The people that are giving to them are driven by the need to be associated with celebrities not true servants of God. There is something sick in the whole culture of the church not just in the leadership. What these pastors are promoting is a lifestyle and everyone wants it. People don’t want to hang out with the pastors and other Christians that are truly Christlike. There is no fame or glory in that.
Until we in the body of Christ start examining our own hearts and repenting for our own selfish desires these churches will continue to prosper. How many seed partners did Mother Teresa have?