But, do you think there is anything worthwhile in the prosperity gospel preachers leaving aside dogma) or would we think its all bad?
You can't separate them from their false gospel. According to Paul such a preacher is accursed. All of the positive things you mention about Catholics, Presbyterians and Penta costals are a result of the power of the true Gospel they preach. Read chapter two of 2 Peter and see if he can find anything good to say about those who would corrupt the Church with a false Gospel.
Taking a contrary stance -- is there anything good about the prosperity gospel preachers or methods (of course, not the dogma!? To gc and Lee -- I think both the Presbyterians and Catholics should bring in the enthusiasm of the pentecostals and we can learn a lot from the Presbyterians deeper reading of scripture.But, do you think there is anything worthwhile in the prosperity gospel preachers leaving aside dogma) or would we think its all bad?
I'm in the middle of a server install right now, so a detailed answer will need to come later.
Right now, think "poop in the brownies". The presence of the bad trumps whatever is true that might be there.
No.
It fosters a God owes me mentality.
(Of course I may be missing something....)
I think both the Presbyterians and Catholics should bring in the enthusiasm of the pentecostals
Nah.. Pentecostal worship is manipulative. Loud driving music and screaming just whips people into a frenzy. Ideally what should be seen is a worship environment where those who are broken can find comfort, those who have joy can rejoice. I've seen it done well and it is something to behold. People worshiping from where they are, in the same place.
But, do you think there is anything worthwhile in the prosperity gospel preachers leaving aside dogma) or would we think its all bad?
Sorry. I just can't come up with a thing.....